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Read and listen to experiences by Finnish language learners: What has helped them to learn Finnish and take the language into use?

Two people having a conversation on a sofa with microphones. One in a red shirt, the other in a blue shirt and beanie.

Learners' experiences

  • A bold plunge into a Finnish-language work environment helps in learning the la…
  • Speaking Finnish in professional life requires courage
  • How to learn Finnish in an English-language work environment?
Eevamaija Isoheiniemi, Fanny Saartila, Melagros Jalijali.

Podcast Elämää suomeksi in Finnish

  • Puhutaan Suomi- ja suomikokemuksista!
  • Käytetään suomea työpaikalla!
  • Puhutaan kielikummin kanssa!
  • Harjoitellaan työpaikalla puhekieltä!
  • Jutellaan ruuasta!
  • Keskustellaan luonnosta!
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Texts by learners in Finnish

  • Opiskelin 20 minuuttia melkein joka päivä
  • Ymmärsin, että voin käyttää minun äidinkieltä ymmärtääkseen suomen kielioppia
  • On tärkeää, että sinulla on hauskaa, kun opiskelet
  • Opiskelin rauhallisesti ja kopioin ystäviäni
  • Minä haluan oppia ruokasanoja, koska ne ovat lempisanani
  • Updated: 17.12.2024
  • Published: 24.4.2024
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