Finnish

Whatever your level, study the Finnish language with our high-quality and engaging digital self-study courses.

  • For YKI students, we have 20 courses specifically designed to help you prepare for the National certificates of language proficiency (YKI) test at intermediate level. Our self-study materials will help you prepare for the reading and listening comprehension and writing tests. They include text, audio and writing exercises on topics similar to the ones that you will do in the YKI test.
  • For beginners, we have a series called "Startti suomeen". Each 1-2 hour course includes listening and pronunciation practice, clearly presented vocabulary and/or grammar focused on a specific topic, practice and revision exercises, and downloadable PDFs of the key vocabulary from the course.
  • For intermediate-level learners, we have a series called "Asiakaspalvelua suomeksi". Learn Finnish in authentic worklife settings: public transportation, retail sales, cafes and restaurants, nursing and healthcare and the cleaning industry. Each 60-minute course includes texts and dialogues for you to listen to and read, comprehension exercises, vocabulary-building activities, and clearly-explained grammar sections.
  • For fluent or native-speakers of Finnish, we offer "Suomen kielenhuolto". This eight-hour programme in two parts will teach you about the different aspects of the Finnish language and will develop your confidence in your Finnish-language writing skills.
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  • Suomen kielen perusteet 21: T-monikko ja astevaihtelu

    Invest in your Finnish skills! In this 60-minute course you will learn to recognize and form the t-plural in Finnish. In addition, you will learn about how it can vary and which letters can change or disappear when you use a word in the plural. You will also practice your pronunciation of t-plural words.

    €18,00 excl. VAT
    €18,00 excl. VAT
  • Asiakaspalvelua suomeksi: Ravintola-ala V

    Learn Finnish phrases and vocabulary for working in the restaurant industry in this 60-minute online course! In this course, you will learn useful phrases to report your absence to your employer and review the names of illnesses and body parts. In addition, you will learn to receive restaurant reservations for private functions and you also learn useful phrases used at a gala dinner. Suitable for level B1 and higher.

    €18,00 excl. VAT
    €18,00 excl. VAT
  • Asiakaspalvelua suomeksi: Ravintola-ala IV

    Learn Finnish phrases and vocabulary for working in the restaurant industry in this 60-minute online course! Study and practice with our fictional waitress Gerli, In this course, expand your vocabulary by learning phrases that are useful in serving customers when taking orders at a coffee shop. You will also practice the more polite, formal Te-form of speaking. Suitable for level B1 and higher.

    €18,00 excl. VAT
    €18,00 excl. VAT
  • Asiakaspalvelua suomeksi: Ravintola-ala III

    Learn Finnish phrases and vocabulary for working in the restaurant industry in this 60-minute online course! Study and practice with our fictional waitress Gerli, who serves customers at the restaurant during lunch and dinner times. In this course, you will learn what to say when, for example, a customer has a remark or a complaint about the food. Suitable for level B1 and higher.

    €18,00 excl. VAT
    €18,00 excl. VAT
  • Asiakaspalvelua suomeksi: Myyntityö IV

    Learn Finnish with our fictional salesperson, Kamila! In this 60-minute course, you will learn how to serve customers who are trying on clothes and other items, how to ask if the customer needs help with fitting and practice clothing sizes in Finnish to expand your vocabulary. Suitable for level B1 and higher.

    €18,00 excl. VAT
    €18,00 excl. VAT
  • Asiakaspalvelua suomeksi: Myyntityö III

    Learn Finnish with our fictional salesperson, Kamila! In this 60-minute course, you will learn phrases that are useful in a variety of problem situations that customers can face. Includes texts, audio, pronunciation practice and interactive exercises. Suitable for level B1 and higher.

    €18,00 excl. VAT
    €18,00 excl. VAT
  • Asiakaspalvelua suomeksi: Myyntityö II

    Learn Finnish with our fictional salesperson, Kamila! In this 60-minute course, you will learn to serve customers politely in problem situations. You will also hear how to use the conditional tense when speaking politely. Includes texts, audio, pronunciation practice and interactive exercises. Suitable for level B1 and higher.

    €18,00 excl. VAT
    €18,00 excl. VAT
  • Asiakaspalvelua suomeksi: Myyntityö I

    Learn Finnish with our fictional salesperson, Kamila! In this 60-minute course, you will learn useful customer service phrases and vocabulary used in checkout work when a customer buys a product, or when a customer needs help in returning or exchanging a product. Suitable for levels B1 and higher.

    €18,00 excl. VAT
    €18,00 excl. VAT
  • Sairaanhoitoala 8: Menettelyt ja lääkitys

    In this 60-minute course you will learn vocabulary related to treatment methods and medication. You will also learn to soothe a patient’s anxiety and learn the names of personal aids. There are also example audio dialogs. Includes 20 exercises, 7 texts and a downloadable PDF of key vocabulary. Suitable for levels A2-B1.

    €18,00 excl. VAT
    €18,00 excl. VAT
  • Sairaanhoitoala 7: Tutkimukset ja kokeet

    In this 60-minute course, you will learn the words and phrases needed to explain to a patient the practices related to basic tests and examinations and practice the names of tools needed in nursing. There are also example audio dialogs. Includes 17 exercises, 6 texts and a downloadable PDF of key vocabulary. Suitable for levels A2-B1.

    €18,00 excl. VAT
    €18,00 excl. VAT
  • Asiakaspalvelua suomeksi: Puhtaanapitoala V

    In this 60-minute online course you will work with Ade, who cleans offices and customers' homes for a cleaning company. In this course you will learn the phrases needed to inform your employer about your absence from work because you are ill and repeat the names of diseases and body parts in Finnish. You will also learn about the conditional tense in Finnish and practice your pronunciation. Suitable for levels B1 and higher.

    €18,00 excl. VAT
    €18,00 excl. VAT
  • Asiakaspalvelua suomeksi: Puhtaanapitoala IV

    In this 60-minute online course you will work with Ade, who cleans offices and customers' homes for a cleaning company. Learn phrases that are useful in different customer service situations and expand your vocabulary. You will also learn about customer service and confidentiality and what nonverbal communication can tell you about your customer. Suitable for levels B1 and higher.

    €18,00 excl. VAT
    €18,00 excl. VAT
  • Asiakaspalvelua suomeksi: Puhtaanapitoala III

    In this 60-minute online course you will work with Ade, who cleans offices and customers' homes for a cleaning company. Learn vocabulary related to environmentally-friendly cleaning and practice reading the information on labels for cleaning products. Includes texts, audio and comprehension, grammar and vocabulary exercises. Suitable for levels B1 and higher.

    €18,00 excl. VAT
    €18,00 excl. VAT
  • Asiakaspalvelua suomeksi: Puhtaanapitoala II

    In this 60-minute courses, you will learn Finnish with our fictional cleaner, Ade. Work with Ade by learning to pronounce the names of different spaces in Finnish and learning useful phrases for agreeing on a cleaning service. Includes texts, audio and comprehension, grammar and vocabulary exercises. Suitable for levels B1 and higher.

    €18,00 excl. VAT
    €18,00 excl. VAT
  • Sairaanhoitoala 5: Ruoka, ruokavaliot ja syöminen

    In the fifth of our 60-minute courses, you will learn vocabulary related to eating and diets, including the the language needed to help a patient with dining in a dining room or in a ward. Includes 17 digital exercises, 11 texts and a downloadable PDF of key vocabulary. Suitable for levels A2-B1.

    €18,00 excl. VAT
    €18,00 excl. VAT
  • Sairaanhoitoala 3: Terveydenhuolto

    In the third of our 60-minute courses, you will learn the names of different healthcare facilities, departments and outpatient clinics, and staff, along with useful language for practical nursing. Includes 17 digital exercises, 11 texts and a downloadable PDF of key vocabulary. Suitable for levels A2-B1.

    €18,00 excl. VAT
    €18,00 excl. VAT
  • Sairaanhoitoala 2: Potilastiedot ja informaatio

    In the second of our 60-minute courses, you will learn how to ask a patient for their personal information and medical history, their state of health and practice the names of family members and relatives. Includes 20 digital exercises, 5 texts and a downloadable PDF of key vocabulary. Suitable for levels A2-B1.

    €18,00 excl. VAT
    €18,00 excl. VAT
  • Asiakaspalvelua suomeksi: Julkinen liikenne V

    Continue studying Finnish with our fictional bus driver, Aydin. This 60-minute self-study course covers the words and phrases needed when reporting sick leave, including learning and repeating the names of illnesses and body parts in Finnish. Learn vocabulary, listen to dialogs, and practice your pronunciation. Suitable for learners from level A2 - B1.

    €18,00 excl. VAT
    €18,00 excl. VAT
  • Asiakaspalvelua suomeksi: Julkinen liikenne IV

    Continue studying Finnish with our fictional bus driver, Aydin. This 60-minute self-study course covers how to speak to older people, how to use the Te-form, and the phrases used when collecting takeaway food. Learn vocabulary, listen to dialogs, and practice your pronunciation. Suitable for learners from level A2 - B1.

    €18,00 excl. VAT
    €18,00 excl. VAT
  • Asiakaspalvelua suomeksi: Julkinen liikenne III

    Continue studying Finnish with our fictional bus driver, Aydin. This 60-minute self-study course covers how to communicate clearly in Finnish in problem situations, such as an accident. Learn vocabulary, listen to dialogs, and practice your pronunciation. Suitable for learners from level A2 - B1.

    €18,00 excl. VAT
    €18,00 excl. VAT
  • Asiakaspalvelua suomeksi: Julkinen liikenne II

    Study Finnish with our fictional bus driver, Aydin, in this 60-minute course. Become familiar with the conditional and imperative forms and the differences between them, expand your vocabulary with spoken and written dialogs, and practice your pronunciation. Suitable for learners from level A2 - B1.

    €18,00 excl. VAT
    €18,00 excl. VAT
  • Sairaanhoitoala 1: Asiakkaiden ja potilaiden puhutteleminen

    Study Finnish now at your own pace! In this 60-minute course you will learn to greet and address patients politely, practice forming questions and learn the phrases needed to book a time with a healthcare professional. You will also practice understanding an audio dialogue and text. Suitable for levels A2-B1.

    €18,00 excl. VAT
    €18,00 excl. VAT
  • Suomen kielen perusteet 20: Vaatteet

    Invest in your Finnish skills! In this 60-minute course you will learn the names of clothing and accessories in Finnish and repeat the colors you learned earlier. You will also learn what to say in a clothing store and a shoe store, expand your vocabulary and also practice your pronunciation.

    €18,00 excl. VAT
    €18,00 excl. VAT
  • Suomen kielen perusteet 19: Kotona

    Invest in your Finnish skills! In this 60-minute course you will learn vocabulary related to home and living and learn to recognize the missä-form. You will also learn the names of rooms and furniture in Finnish, and practice your reading comprehension and pronunciation.

    €18,00 excl. VAT
    €18,00 excl. VAT
  • Suomen kielen perusteet 17: Mitä sinä opiskelet? / Verbityyppi 3

    Invest in your Finnish skills! In this 60-minute course you will learn about verb type III, how to inflect verbs of this type including 'to come' and 'to go', and expand your vocabulary. You will also practice your pronunciation.

    €18,00 excl. VAT
    €18,00 excl. VAT
  • Suomen kielen perusteet 16: Värit

    In this 60-minute course you will learn the names of colors in Finnish and review your food vocabulary. You will also learn to describe the color of your hair and eyes and learn to recognize the t-plural. You will continue to expand your vocabulary and also practice your pronunciation.

    €18,00 excl. VAT
    €18,00 excl. VAT
  • Suomen kielen perusteet 15: Paljonko se maksaa?

    In this 60-minute course you will practice using the partitive singular and continue learning and practicing numbers and food words. You will expand your vocabulary and also practice your pronunciation.

    €18,00 excl. VAT
    €18,00 excl. VAT
  • Suomen kielen perusteet 14: Harrastukset

     In this 60-minute course you will learn to tell about your hobbies, conjugate verbs related to hobbies, and expand your vocabulary. You will also practice your pronunciation.

    €18,00 excl. VAT
    €18,00 excl. VAT
  • Suomen kielen perusteet 13: Mitä sinä syöt? / Verbityyppi 2

    In this 60-minute course you will learn vocabulary about food, practice verb type II, expand your vocabulary and practice your pronunciation.

    €18,00 excl. VAT
    €18,00 excl. VAT
  • Suomen kielen perusteet 12: Ko/Kö-kysymykset

     In this 60-minute course you will learn how to form questions and repeat question words. You will also practice asking and answering basic questions, expand your vocabulary and practice your pronunciation.

    €18,00 excl. VAT
    €18,00 excl. VAT
  • Suomen kielen perusteet 11: Paljonko kello on?

    Study Finnish now at your own pace! In this 60-minute course you will learn to tell and ask what time it is and expand your vocabulary. You will also repeat the numbers and greetings and practice your pronunciation.

    €18,00 excl. VAT
    €18,00 excl. VAT
  • Suomen kielen perusteet 10: Vuodenajat

    Study Finnish now at your own pace! In this 60-minute course you will learn the seasons in Finnish and expand your vocabulary. You will also repeat the names of the months and practice your pronunciation.

    €18,00 excl. VAT
    €18,00 excl. VAT
  • Suomen kielen perusteet 9: Millainen sää tänään on?

    Study Finnish now at your own pace! In this 60-minute course you will learn the seasons, how to talk about the weather, expand your vocabulary and practice your pronunciation.

    €18,00 excl. VAT
    €18,00 excl. VAT
  • Suomen kielen perusteet 8: Verbityyppi 1

    Study Finnish now at your own pace! In this 60-minute course you will get to know verb type 1, practice conjugating verbs of this type and expand your vocabulary. You will also practice your pronunciation.

    €18,00 excl. VAT
    €18,00 excl. VAT
  • Suomen kielen perusteet 7: Minun perhe

    Study Finnish now at your own pace! In this 60-minute course you will learn to tell about your family in Finnish, how to form the possessive singular, and expand your vocabulary. Includes pronunciation practice.

    €18,00 excl. VAT
    €18,00 excl. VAT
  • Suomen kielen perusteet 5: Kuka sinä olet?

    Study Finnish now at your own pace! In this 60-minute course you will learn to tell about who you are and study the grammar needed. You will also practice your pronunciation.

    €18,00 excl. VAT
    €18,00 excl. VAT
  • Suomen kielen perusteet 6: Minkämaalainen sinä olet?

    Study Finnish at your own pace! Learn to tell what kind of country you are from and what language you speak, how to inflect the verbs "to talk", learn new vocabulary, and practice pronunciation with this 60-minute course.

    €18,00 excl. VAT
    €18,00 excl. VAT
  • Suomen kielen perusteet 4: Numerot ja järjestysluvut

    Study Finnish at your own pace! This 60-minute course introduces both numbers and ordinals in Finnish, expands your vocabulary and teaches you to pronounce numbers and ordinals correctly.

    €18,00 excl. VAT
    €18,00 excl. VAT
  • Suomen kielen perusteet 3: Vuorokaudenajat

    Study Finnish at your own pace! This 60-minute course introduces the times of the day and greetings, expands your vocabulary and practices your listening and speaking skills.

    €18,00 excl. VAT
    €18,00 excl. VAT
  • Suomen kielen perusteet 2: Kuukaudet ja viikonpäivät

    Study Finnish at your own pace! This 60-minute course introduces the months of the year and weekdays, expands your vocabulary and practices your listening and speaking skills. 

    €18,00 excl. VAT
    €18,00 excl. VAT