Myth 1: Finnish is the World’s Hardest Language
Sometimes a boast, sometimes a lament. Either way, it's a myth.
Myth Busters
Myth Busters
There are many persistent myths floating around about learning Finnish and language learning in general. Like a nagging cold – or a heavy weight – they mostly serve only to demotivate Finnish learners and make the learning process less effective and less fun. In this section, you can arm yourself well with myth-busting arguments, and replace those myths with a positive and even inspiring outlook on the language learning journey ahead of you.
Myth 2: All Finns Speak English
They may nearly all speak it, at least to some extent, but do they all enjoy it?
Myth 3: Kids Can Learn New Languages Well – Adults Can’t
It's an oft-heard complaint – and a convenient excuse. But it isn't true
Myth 4: There’s no point learning Finnish unless you’re staying long-term
Even a little Finnish can go a long way, and many short-termers are still here a decade on.
Myth 5: Language learning is a solo game
Language is always shared, and so should be the responsibility for learning it