INTENSIVE FINNISH SUMMER COURSES 2023
The application period starts 17.3.2023 at 9 am and ends 12.5.2023 at 22.00.
Familia is organizing three intensive Finnish language courses this summer from 5.6.-10.8.2023 at Familia's premises in Sörnäinen, Helsinki. (Lintulahdenkatu 10 7.krs) and online. You will need a computer and a working internet connection to study smoothly. Online courses are held entirely remotely via the internet. Intensive courses teach you basic structures, vocabulary, grammar, speaking, reading, writing, and listening to Finnish. The courses include much homework. The aim is to help you start using Finnish in everyday life. NOTE! Registration closes on 12.5.2023. Before this date the course can be cancelled free of charge. We will charge a fee for cancellations received after this date (see more information below). |
More information about Familia's Finnish language courses and discussion groups
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BASIC COURSES:
Basic Course AK0004 : (FACE-TO-FACE)
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- Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10:00 – 13:15; 5.6-10.8.2023
- Starting level 0, target level A1.3
- 16 lecture hours per week (160 total lecture hours)
- Price: 250 euros (including the membership fee 25 e)
- Teacher: Julia Roos
- Location: Lintulahdenkatu 10 (7th floor), 00500 Helsinki
- Held as a face-to-face course
- Note! We reserve the right to hold the course online if there are not enough participants for a face-to-face course.
- The course is implemented is cooperation with Vision
- Note! The course fee is 225 euro for members that have paid this year membership fee.
- This course is subject to change.
Basic Course AK0005 :(ONLINE)

- Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 15:00 – 18:15; 5.6-10.8.2023
- Starting level 0, target level A1.3
- 16 lecture hours per week (160 total lecture hours)
- Price: 250 euros (including the membership fee 25 e)
- Teacher: TBD
- Held online (zoom)
- The course is implemented is cooperation with Vision
- Note! The course fee is 225 euro for members that have paid this year membership fee.
- This course is subject to change.
CONTINUATION COURSES:
Continuation Course JK0014 :(ONLINE)

- Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10:00 – 13:30; 5.6-10.8.2023
- Starting level A1.3, target level A2.1
- 16 lecture hours per week (160 total lecture hours)
- Price: 250 euros
- Teacher: TBD
- Held online (zoom)
- The course is implemented is cooperation with KSL
- Note! The course fee is 225 euro for members that have paid this year membership fee.
- This course is subject to change.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSES:
- All summer courses have 16 teaching hours (160 teaching hours) and at least 4 hours of homework (40 teaching hours) per week.
- The price of the courses is 250 € / 225 € (the price for members who have already paid they membership fee for this year.
- The invoice must be paid by the due date using the reference number. The registration fee of 100 € is non-refundable if you cancel your participation.
- If you are a client of the TE Office (TE Office), please discuss your application for the course beforehand and ask if the course can be accepted as part of your integration plan.
- A certificate of attendance will be issued for the course, not a diploma to be credited towards your studies.
- The places are on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Register for courses online ( application deadline 12.5.2023 at 22:00 )
- For further information, please contact Familia's office 044 7738 628 , Tue - Thu, 10-14 or send an e-mail to info@familiary.fi
Finnish Language Discussion Group
Papupata
Papupata is a discussion club for anyone struggling to learn Finnish. The aim is to provide a free and relaxed opportunity to use Finnish in different ways, especially by speaking it, as there are only sometimes enough opportunities to do so in language courses.
The discussion group is open to anyone interested in learning the basics of Finnish. The group is facilitated by a Red Cross instructor who will lead the discussion. For more information: papupata.kerho@gmail.com. You do not need to register for the group. You can join us at any time.
- Note! The Papupataa arrange with smaller group sizes.
- Papupata will start again on Tuesday, 10.1.2023.
- Tuesdays and Thursdays (18.00-19.30)
- Lintulahdenkatu 10, 7th floor, 00500 Helsinki, Finland
Papupata is a discussion club for anyone struggling to learn Finnish. The aim is to provide a free and relaxed opportunity to use Finnish in different ways, especially by speaking it, as there are only sometimes enough opportunities to do so in language courses.
The discussion group is open to anyone interested in learning the basics of Finnish. The group is facilitated by a Red Cross instructor who will lead the discussion. For more information: papupata.kerho@gmail.com. You do not need to register for the group. You can join us at any time.
Saturday chats
Saturdays 15.00-17.00 at Familia's office (Lintulahdenkatu 10, 7th floor)
Saturday discussions will start again on Saturday, 7.1.2023.
Saturday Conversations is open to anyone with a basic command of Finnish.
Familia volunteer Outi Heikkilä will lead the group.
More information: nora.dadi@familiary.fi
Saturdays 15.00-17.00 at Familia's office (Lintulahdenkatu 10, 7th floor)
Saturday discussions will start again on Saturday, 7.1.2023.
Saturday Conversations is open to anyone with a basic command of Finnish.
Familia volunteer Outi Heikkilä will lead the group.
More information: nora.dadi@familiary.fi
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONs
WHO CAN TAKE PART in FAMILIA'S FINNISH LANGUAGE COURSES?
Familia's Finnish language courses are primarily aimed at people who have a Finnish spouse who want to learn and develop their Finnish language skills under the guidance of professional teachers. The courses take into account the opportunities offered by the Finnish-speaking spouse and close circle to support the study of the Finnish language. The teaching also takes into account the student's everyday language use needs and interactions.
Spouses who speak Finnish as their mother tongue are expected to play an active role and be motivated, for example, by participating in homework and meetings in addition to the course. Aside from learning the language, both the student and the Finnish spouse receives peer support and can network with others who are in the same life situation. Familia's course offerings are the only Finnish language courses that take into account the everyday life of multicultural families in terms of content and teaching atmosphere.
Spouses who speak Finnish as their mother tongue are expected to play an active role and be motivated, for example, by participating in homework and meetings in addition to the course. Aside from learning the language, both the student and the Finnish spouse receives peer support and can network with others who are in the same life situation. Familia's course offerings are the only Finnish language courses that take into account the everyday life of multicultural families in terms of content and teaching atmosphere.
HOW MUCH DOES THE COURSE COST?
Participation in the Finnish language courses requires membership in the Familia association. The membership fee is 25 euro per calendar year. Fall and spring courses also require a 15€ course fee, which is only paid once, even if you attend multiple courses. Finnish discussion groups do not require membership.
The price of summer intensive courses is 250 € / 225 € (the price for members that have paid the membership fee for this year).
At the start of the course, the membership fee must be paid in order to secure a place in the course. We will send an invoice for the membership fee by e-mail.
You can read more about becoming our member and fill in an membership application here!
The price of summer intensive courses is 250 € / 225 € (the price for members that have paid the membership fee for this year).
At the start of the course, the membership fee must be paid in order to secure a place in the course. We will send an invoice for the membership fee by e-mail.
You can read more about becoming our member and fill in an membership application here!
HOW CAN I REGISTER FOR THE COURSE?
Registration for Familia's Finnish language courses takes place online.
Please also remember Familia's comfortable Finnish language discussion clubs.
More information about Papupata, Let's speak Finnish! and Saturday conversation clubs.
Please also remember Familia's comfortable Finnish language discussion clubs.
More information about Papupata, Let's speak Finnish! and Saturday conversation clubs.
WHERE DO THE COURSES AND DISCUSSION GROUP HAPPEN?
All of the Finnish language courses and discussion groups take place in Familia’s office in Sörnäinen (Lintulahdenkatu 10, 7th floor), Helsinki.
Online lessons are held on Zoom.
Online lessons are held on Zoom.