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'''Tervetuloa''', Welcome to Basic Finnish for tourists and travelers and '''kiitos''' for taking on elementary traveler Finnish. | '''Tervetuloa''', Welcome to Basic Finnish for tourists and travelers and '''kiitos''' for taking on elementary traveler Finnish. | ||
[[File:Suomen lippu valokuva.png|right|thumb|200px|'''Tervetuloa'''. You are welcome to Apotheker [[User:Jukeboksi|Jukeboksi's]] guide intended for learning meaningful Finnish you might actually use.]] | [[File:Suomen lippu valokuva.png|right|thumb|200px|'''Tervetuloa'''. You are welcome to Apotheker [[User:Jukeboksi|Jukeboksi's]] guide intended for learning meaningful Finnish you might actually use.]] | ||
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The way to thank people in Finnish is "'''Kiitos'''" which literally translates to "a thank" (plural is ''''kiitoksia'''' and is a slightly more thanking expression). This is the most common way to thank a person in Finnish. "'''Kiitti'''" is a casual slang-like way to say thanks, but it is also the the 3rd person singular imperfect i.e. "S/he thanked" in Finnish proper. Another slang way to express thanks is to say "'''dänks'''", an obvious loan from English. | The way to thank people in Finnish is "'''Kiitos'''" which literally translates to "a thank" (plural is ''''kiitoksia'''' and is a slightly more thanking expression). This is the most common way to thank a person in Finnish. "'''Kiitti'''" is a casual slang-like way to say thanks, but it is also the the 3rd person singular imperfect i.e. "S/he thanked" in Finnish proper. Another slang way to express thanks is to say "'''dänks'''", an obvious loan from English. | ||
Should you bump into someone in the crowd it is good to know the word "'''anteeksi'''". It | Should you bump into someone in the crowd it is good to know the word "'''anteeksi'''". It conveys both "(I'm) sorry" and "excuse me". A slang expression for saying "sorry" that has become so widespread that it can almost be considered proper Finnish is "'''sori'''", pronounced exactly like the English word "sorry". | ||
Vast majority of Finns will switch to English if they encounter foreigners trying to apply less than perfect Finnish. This does not mean they do not appreciate the effort to try to learn some command of Finnish and to apply it but Finns just figure out the foreigners will not bother to learn the language spoken only by some 5 mln people. Assumption of English being the highest in common language is due to desire to be hospitable towards the non-native. | Vast majority of Finns will switch to English if they encounter foreigners trying to apply less than perfect Finnish. This does not mean they do not appreciate the effort to try to learn some command of Finnish and to apply it but Finns just figure out the foreigners will not bother to learn the language spoken only by some 5 mln people. Assumption of English being the highest in common language is due to desire to be hospitable towards the non-native. | ||
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# There are various numbers to call to get a taxi | # There are various numbers to call to get a taxi | ||
== Choosing a sauna == | == Learn Finnish by sauna == | ||
You want to experience the wonderfully indescribable soothing effect of the Finnish sauna? <u>Excellent</u> decision e<u>steam</u>ed Sir / Madam. | |||
Depending on your choice of sauna, i.e. municipal swimming hall, country-side cabin sauna, old-school commercial sauna, hotel's or restaurant's sauna or one of the new designer saunas that have recently sprung up, the etiquette is slightly different, but lingo is unchanged throughout Finnish sauna culture. | |||
=== Choosing a sauna === | |||
[[File:Savukiuas rovaniemi.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The fi."'''kiuas'''" == en."stove" of a smoke sauna.]] | [[File:Savukiuas rovaniemi.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The fi."'''kiuas'''" == en."stove" of a smoke sauna.]] | ||
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* '''[http://www.sompasauna.fi/ Sompasauna]''' has 2 community run saunas by the sea and is free of charge but bringing löyly water (normal tap water) and firewood (available at gas stations) will be appreciated at this community-built and community-run sauna. If the sauna is cold (may occur off-peak hours) you should just heat it yourself. | * '''[http://www.sompasauna.fi/ Sompasauna]''' has 2 community run saunas by the sea and is free of charge but bringing löyly water (normal tap water) and firewood (available at gas stations) will be appreciated at this community-built and community-run sauna. If the sauna is cold (may occur off-peak hours) you should just heat it yourself. | ||
'''Other saunas''' | '''Other saunas in Helsinki''' | ||
* '''[https://www.hel.fi/helsinki/en/culture/recreation/recreation/saunas/saunas Saunas maintained by the City of Helsinki]''' in the city and also on recreational islands of Helsinki. | * '''[https://www.hel.fi/helsinki/en/culture/recreation/recreation/saunas/saunas Saunas maintained by the City of Helsinki]''' in the city and also on recreational islands of Helsinki. | ||
* '''[https://www.hel.fi/helsinki/en/culture/sports/indoor/swimming/swimming-halls Swimming halls maintained by the City of Helsinki]''' - These all include a sauna, many offer multiple saunas and the entry fees are very reasonable. | * '''[https://www.hel.fi/helsinki/en/culture/sports/indoor/swimming/swimming-halls Swimming halls maintained by the City of Helsinki]''' - These all include a sauna, many offer multiple saunas and the entry fees are very reasonable. | ||
* '''[https://www.hel.fi/helsinki/en/culture/sports/outdoor/winter-swimming/winter-swimming-places Winter swimming places in Helsinki]''' - These are maintained by winter swimming societies. '''Caution''': May not have a sauna available. | * '''[https://www.hel.fi/helsinki/en/culture/sports/outdoor/winter-swimming/winter-swimming-places Winter swimming places in Helsinki]''' - These are maintained by winter swimming societies. '''Caution''': May not have a sauna available. | ||
=== Getting to the sauna === | === Getting to the sauna === | ||
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Now we are ready to form some useful sentences | Now we are ready to form some useful sentences | ||
::* fi."Missä on sauna?" == en."Where is the sauna?" | ::* -> fi."''Missä on sauna?''" == en."''Where is the sauna?''" | ||
::* fi."Missä on pukuhuone?" == en."Where is the dressing room?" | ::* -> fi."''Missä on pukuhuone?''" == en."''Where is the dressing room?''" | ||
::* fi."Missä ovat kaljat?" == en."Where are the beers?" | ::* -> fi."''Missä ovat kaljat?''" == en."''Where are the beers?''" | ||
::* Now we can also form the compound word fi."pukuhuonekaljat" == en."dressing room beers", awesome! | ::* Now we can also form the compound word fi."''pukuhuonekaljat''" == en."''dressing room beers''", awesome! | ||
* fi."'''Tarvitsen'''" == en."[I] need" | * fi."'''Tarvitsen'''" == en."[I] need" | ||
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* fi."'''uimapuvun'''" == en."a swimsuit" | * fi."'''uimapuvun'''" == en."a swimsuit" | ||
Lets apply with what we know so far: | Lets apply with what we know so far: | ||
::* "Tarvitsenko pyyhkeen?" == en."Do I need a towel?" | ::* -> "''Tarvitsenko pyyhkeen?''" == en."''Do I need a towel?''" | ||
::* "Onko kaljaa?" == en."Are there any beers?" | ::* -> "''Onko kaljaa?''" == en."''Are there any beers?''" | ||
=== In the locker room === | === In the locker room === | ||
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* fi."'''päin'''" == en."the direction of" | * fi."'''päin'''" == en."the direction of" | ||
* "Missä päin sauna on?" == en."In which direction the sauna is?". Follow the | * "''Missä päin sauna on?''" == en."''In which direction the sauna is?''". Follow the hand signaled direction. | ||
=== Shower room / bathing area === | === Shower room / bathing area === | ||
* In hotel and restaurant saunas toiletries will be provided by the establishment for the traveler. In private saunas these are also on the house. In other cases bring your own. | * In hotel and restaurant saunas toiletries and a towel will be provided by the establishment for the traveler. In private saunas these are also on the house. In other cases bring your own. | ||
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* fi."'''lujempaa'''" == en."harder" | * fi."'''lujempaa'''" == en."harder" | ||
::* -> fi."Vihdo lujempaa" == en."Whack me harder with your vihta." | ::* -> fi."''Vihdo lujempaa.''" == en."''Whack me harder with your vihta.''" | ||
* fi."'''lisää'''" == en."more [of x]" | * fi."'''lisää'''" == en."more [of x]" | ||
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Lets put that all together, you want more löyly you ask for: | Lets put that all together, you want more löyly you ask for: | ||
::* -> fi."Lisää löylyä." == en."Throw some more water on the stones." | ::* -> fi."''Lisää löylyä.''" == en."''Throw some more water on the stones.''" | ||
::* -> fi."Heitä löylyä" == same thing | ::* -> fi."''Heitä löylyä.''" == same thing | ||
* fi."'''hyvä'''" plural "'''hyvät'''" == en."good" | * fi."'''hyvä'''" plural "'''hyvät'''" == en."good" | ||
::* fi."Hyvät löylyt" == en."Good steams" | ::* fi."''Hyvät löylyt''" == en."''Good steams.''" | ||
* fi."'''Helvetti'''" == en."Hell" | * fi."'''Helvetti'''" == en."Hell" | ||
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* fi."'''kuuma'''" == en."hot" | * fi."'''kuuma'''" == en."hot" | ||
::* -> fi."Helvetti, liian kuuma" == en."Hell, it is too hot in here." | ::* -> fi."''Helvetti, liian kuuma.''" == en."''Hell, it is too hot in here.''" | ||
=== Getting out of the sauna === | === Getting out of the sauna === | ||
* fi."'''mennään'''" == en."lets go" | * fi."'''mennään'''" == en."lets go" | ||
* fi."'''uimaan'''" == en."to swimming" | * fi."'''uimaan'''" == en."to swimming" | ||
::* -> fi."Mennään uimaan" == en."Lets go swimming" | ::* -> fi."''Mennään uimaan!''" == en."''Lets go swimming!''" | ||
* fi.''''-lle''''-suffix == en."for someone/something, to somewhere, to somebody's place" | * fi.''''-lle''''-suffix == en."for someone/something, to somewhere, to somebody's place" | ||
:: -> fi."Mennään kaljalle." == en."Lets go have a beer." | :: -> fi."''Mennään kaljalle.''" == en."''Lets go have a beer.''" | ||
Then we go for the more extreme sauna cool down | Then we go for the more extreme sauna cool down | ||
* fi."'''Hypätään'''" == en."lets jump" | * fi."'''Hypätään'''" == en."lets jump" | ||
* fi."'''avanto'''" == en."ice | * fi."'''avanto'''" == en."hole in the ice" | ||
* fi.''''-on'''' / ''''-ön''''-suffix == en."to inside" | * fi.''''-on'''' / ''''-ön''''-suffix == en."to inside" | ||
::* -> fi."Hypätään avantoon" == en."Lets jump into the ice | ::* -> fi."''Hypätään avantoon!''" == en."''Lets jump into the hole in the ice!''" | ||
* fi."'''kieritään'''" == en."lets roll" | * fi."'''kieritään'''" == en."lets roll" | ||
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* fi.''''-ssa'''' / ''''-ssä''''-suffix == en."in something" | * fi.''''-ssa'''' / ''''-ssä''''-suffix == en."in something" | ||
::* -> fi."Kieritään lumessa!" == en."Lets roll in the snow!" | ::* -> fi."''Kieritään lumessa!''" == en."''Lets roll in the snow!''" | ||
=== After the sauna === | === After the sauna === | ||
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* fi."'''ravintolaan'''" == en."to a restaurant" | * fi."'''ravintolaan'''" == en."to a restaurant" | ||
== Special | === Special dates in the sauna calendar === | ||
* [http://www.saunaday.fi/en/sauna-day-2/ Sauna Day] is a day when the saunas are heated and opened up to the public free of charge. Website has possibility to enroll a sauna or book a sauna slot. | * [http://www.saunaday.fi/en/sauna-day-2/ Sauna Day] is a day when the saunas are heated and opened up to the public free of charge. Website has possibility to enroll a sauna or book a sauna slot. | ||
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'''Biannually''' | '''Biannually''' | ||
'''[http://www.helsinkisaunaday.fi/ Helsinki Sauna Day]''' is an event held on Saturdays annually or biannually. The plot as follows: Saunas are heated and opened up to sauna-goers '''free-of-charge'''. This is an excellent way to discover quality saunas inaccessible normally. On the website you may either register your sauna to participate or to book seats in sauna waves (usually 1hr long slots). Not limited only to Helsinki. | '''[http://www.helsinkisaunaday.fi/ Helsinki Sauna Day]''' is an event held on Saturdays annually or biannually. The plot as follows: Saunas are heated and opened up to sauna-goers '''free-of-charge'''. This is an excellent way to discover quality saunas inaccessible normally. On the website you may either register your sauna to participate or to book seats in sauna waves (usually 1hr long slots). Not limited only to Helsinki. | ||
=== More sauna information === | |||
* [https://www.sauna.fi/in-english/ The Finnish Sauna Society] | |||
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== Resources for learning Finnish == | == Resources for learning Finnish == | ||
=== | === Finnish for beginners === | ||
* [https://fi.forvo.com/languages/fi/ Learn Finnish pronunciation from examples at fi.forvo.com] | |||
* [https://www.foreigner.fi/blog/section/learn-finnish Learn Finnish beginners' video lessons at Foreigner.fi] | |||
* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/12/15/suomi-finnish All Finnish learning resources at YLE.fi] (YLE == Public Broadcasting Company of Finland) | * [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/12/15/suomi-finnish All Finnish learning resources at YLE.fi] (YLE == Public Broadcasting Company of Finland) | ||
:* [https://yle.fi/aihe/oppiminen/suomen-kielen-alkeet Basic Finnish] at YLE.fi | :* [https://yle.fi/aihe/oppiminen/suomen-kielen-alkeet Basic Finnish] at YLE.fi | ||
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::* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2016/04/11/finnish-numbers-numerot Finnish Numbers] at YLE.fi | ::* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2016/04/11/finnish-numbers-numerot Finnish Numbers] at YLE.fi | ||
::* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2016/06/14/finnish-phrases-suomen-kielen-fraaseja Finnish Phrases] at YLE.fi | ::* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2016/06/14/finnish-phrases-suomen-kielen-fraaseja Finnish Phrases] at YLE.fi | ||
* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2016/01/27/speak-finnish-helppoa-suomea-aloittelijoille Speak Finnish] at YLE.fi | :* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2016/01/27/speak-finnish-helppoa-suomea-aloittelijoille Speak Finnish] at YLE.fi | ||
* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/12/15/supisuomea Supisuomea - Real Finnish] at YLE.fi with [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/01/14/supisuomea-videot 12 video courses] included. The course is fully in Finnish, but there are [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/12/15/sanastot glossaries] available in [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/02/04/suomi-english English], [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/02/13/suomi-deutsch German], [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/02/13/suomi-russkiy Russian], [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/02/13/suomi-svenska Swedish], [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/02/13/suomi-eesti-keel Estonian], [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/02/13/suomi-francais French] and [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/02/13/suomi-af-somali Somalian] | :* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/12/15/supisuomea Supisuomea - Real Finnish] at YLE.fi with [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/01/14/supisuomea-videot 12 video courses] included. The course is fully in Finnish, but there are [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/12/15/sanastot glossaries] available in [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/02/04/suomi-english English], [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/02/13/suomi-deutsch German], [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/02/13/suomi-russkiy Russian], [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/02/13/suomi-svenska Swedish], [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/02/13/suomi-eesti-keel Estonian], [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/02/13/suomi-francais French] and [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/02/13/suomi-af-somali Somalian] | ||
:* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2016/01/27/supisuomea-osa-1-persoonapronominit-verbin-persoonataivutus-ja-adjektiivit Supisuomea - Real Finnish - Unit 1: Persoonapronominit, verbin persoonataivutus ja adjektiivit] - [[w:personal pronoun|personal pronoun]]s, [[w:verb|verb]] [[w:inflection|inflection]] and [[w:adjective|adjective]]s | ::* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2016/01/27/supisuomea-osa-1-persoonapronominit-verbin-persoonataivutus-ja-adjektiivit Supisuomea - Real Finnish - Unit 1: Persoonapronominit, verbin persoonataivutus ja adjektiivit] - [[w:personal pronoun|personal pronoun]]s, [[w:verb|verb]] [[w:inflection|inflection]] and [[w:adjective|adjective]]s | ||
:* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2016/01/27/supisuomea-osa-2-lukusanat-ja-ajanilmaukset Supisuomea - Real Finnish - Unit 2: Lukusanat ja ajanilmaukset] - [[w:Numeral (linguistics)|Numerals]] and telling time | ::* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2016/01/27/supisuomea-osa-2-lukusanat-ja-ajanilmaukset Supisuomea - Real Finnish - Unit 2: Lukusanat ja ajanilmaukset] - [[w:Numeral (linguistics)|Numerals]] and telling time | ||
:* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2016/01/27/supisuomea-osa-3-arjen-kysymyksia-ja-astevaihtelu Supisuomea - Real Finnish - Unit 3: Arjen kysymyksiä ja astevaihtelu] - Everyday questions and [[w:consonant gradation|consonant gradation]] | ::* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2016/01/27/supisuomea-osa-3-arjen-kysymyksia-ja-astevaihtelu Supisuomea - Real Finnish - Unit 3: Arjen kysymyksiä ja astevaihtelu] - Everyday questions and [[w:consonant gradation|consonant gradation]] | ||
:* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2016/01/27/supisuomea-osa-4-omistaminen-ja-oma-perhe Supisuomea - Real Finnish - Unit 4: Omistaminen ja oma perhe] - [[w:Possession (linguistics)|Possession]] and my family members | ::* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2016/01/27/supisuomea-osa-4-omistaminen-ja-oma-perhe Supisuomea - Real Finnish - Unit 4: Omistaminen ja oma perhe] - [[w:Possession (linguistics)|Possession]] and my family members | ||
:* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2016/01/27/supisuomea-osa-5-paikallissijat-ja-vokaaliharmonia Supisuomea - Real Finnish - Unit 5: Paikallissijat ja vokaaliharmonia] - Grammatical cases that indicate location or movement from or towards a location ([[w:fi:Paikallissija|fi:Paikallissija]]t) and [[w:vowel harmony|vowel harmony]] | ::* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2016/01/27/supisuomea-osa-5-paikallissijat-ja-vokaaliharmonia Supisuomea - Real Finnish - Unit 5: Paikallissijat ja vokaaliharmonia] - Grammatical cases that indicate location or movement from or towards a location ([[w:fi:Paikallissija|fi:Paikallissija]]t) and [[w:vowel harmony|vowel harmony]] | ||
:* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2016/01/27/supisuomea-osa-6-imperfekti-seka-asiointia-preesensissa Supisuomea - Real Finnish - Unit 6: Imperfekti sekä asiointia preesensissä] - [[w:Imperfect|Imperfect]] and everyday situations in [[w:present tense|present tense]] | ::* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2016/01/27/supisuomea-osa-6-imperfekti-seka-asiointia-preesensissa Supisuomea - Real Finnish - Unit 6: Imperfekti sekä asiointia preesensissä] - [[w:Imperfect|Imperfect]] and everyday situations in [[w:present tense|present tense]] | ||
:* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2016/01/27/supisuomea-osa-7-suomalaista-ruokaa-ja-partitiivi Supisuomea - Real Finnish - Unit 7: Suomalaista ruokaa ja partitiivi] - [[w:Finnish cuisine|Finnish cuisine]] and the [[w:partitive|partitive]] case | ::* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2016/01/27/supisuomea-osa-7-suomalaista-ruokaa-ja-partitiivi Supisuomea - Real Finnish - Unit 7: Suomalaista ruokaa ja partitiivi] - [[w:Finnish cuisine|Finnish cuisine]] and the [[w:partitive|partitive]] case | ||
:* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2016/01/27/supisuomea-osa-8-matkustussanastoa-imperatiivi-ja-konditionaali Supisuomea - Real Finnish - Unit 8: Matkustussanastoa, imperatiivi ja konditionaali] - Language for traveling, [[w:Imperative mood|imperative]] and [[w:conditional mood|conditional]] [[w:Grammatical mood|moods]] | ::* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2016/01/27/supisuomea-osa-8-matkustussanastoa-imperatiivi-ja-konditionaali Supisuomea - Real Finnish - Unit 8: Matkustussanastoa, imperatiivi ja konditionaali] - Language for traveling, [[w:Imperative mood|imperative]] and [[w:conditional mood|conditional]] [[w:Grammatical mood|moods]] | ||
:* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2016/01/27/supisuomea-osa-9-suomalaisia-tapoja-ja-kulttuuria Supisuomea - Real Finnish - Unit 9: Suomalaisia tapoja ja kulttuuria] - Finnish [[w:Social norm|customs]] and [[w:Culture of Finland|culture]] | ::* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2016/01/27/supisuomea-osa-9-suomalaisia-tapoja-ja-kulttuuria Supisuomea - Real Finnish - Unit 9: Suomalaisia tapoja ja kulttuuria] - Finnish [[w:Social norm|customs]] and [[w:Culture of Finland|culture]] | ||
* https://moninet.rovala.fi/opiskele-suomea/ beginner-to-intermediate course into Finnish with vocab in English, Russian, Burmese, Karen and Arabic | |||
* [https://helao.fi/fi/kats/ KÄTS: Käytännön suomea -oppimateriaali] at HelAO.fi ([[w:fi:Helsingin Aikuisopisto]]). This study material is intended for courses aiming at B1.1-level, which special emphasis on people who are not yet fluent with latin alphabet. | |||
=== | === Finnish for intermediate learners === | ||
* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/12/15/asiointisuomea Asiointisuomea - Finnish for Practical Purposes] at YLE.fi suitable for self-studies for A2.1 and B2.1 level students | * [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/12/15/asiointisuomea Asiointisuomea - Finnish for Practical Purposes] at YLE.fi suitable for self-studies for A2.1 and B2.1 level students | ||
* [http://www11.edu.fi/ymmarra/index.php Ymmärrä suomea] a course on understanding written Finnish with quizzes on what you've just read. Includes a [http://www11.edu.fi/ymmarra/index.php?moduli=sanakirja dictionary], [http://www11.edu.fi/ymmarra/index.php?moduli=verbit verbs] and their [[w:inflection|inflection]]s and a [http://www11.edu.fi/ymmarra/index.php?moduli=kielioppi grammar module] | |||
* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/12/15/ykitreenit-tavoitteena-yleinen-kielitutkinto-suomen-kielessa YKItreenit] - tavoitteena [[w:fi:yleinen kielitutkinto]] ([[w:YKI test]]) suomen kielessä at YLE.fi | * [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2015/12/15/ykitreenit-tavoitteena-yleinen-kielitutkinto-suomen-kielessa YKItreenit] - tavoitteena [[w:fi:yleinen kielitutkinto]] ([[w:YKI test]]) suomen kielessä at YLE.fi | ||
* [https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/selkouutiset/ Yle uutiset selkosuomeksi] at YLE.fi - News in simple Finnish | |||
* [https://yle.fi/aihe/artikkeli/2013/07/17/kielen-huoltoa-vai-kielenhuoltoa Tiivistelmä oikeakielisyyden haastavista kohdista] at YLE.fi | |||
* https://uusikielemme.fi/ pro-bono Finnish learning site. Grammar and vocab for beginners-up-to-advanced | |||
* https://randomfinnishlesson.blogspot.com/ | |||
== Find Finnish courses in the real world == | |||
* http://www.finnishcourses.fi/ | |||
* [https://www.helmet.fi/fi-FI/Tapahtumat_ja_vinkit/Uutispalat/Suomen_kielen_kielikahvilat_ja_keskustel(48366) Language cafés for learning Finnish] at HelMet.fi | |||
* [http://luetaanyhdessa.fi/english/ Luetaan Yhdessä] lists 'Let's Read Together' groups | |||
== Want to move to Finland? == | |||
* http://movingtofinland.fi/ | |||
* https://www.infofinland.fi/ | |||