The courses will only be implemented if there is a sufficient number of paid participants by the end of the registration period. Please, remember to register on time and make sure that the course fee is paid on time. Only then can we ensure that the courses will take place.
Summer COURSES
Beginners intensive Summer Course AK0004 (Face to Face)
- Registration period: 1.4. - 28.5.2025 (Course is full)
- Monday to Thursday, 10.00-13.15; term 2.6. - 7.8.2025
- Starting level A0, target level A1.3
- 16 lessons per week (160 lessons in total)
- Price: 125€ for Familia members (if you are not yet a member, you can become a member upon enrolment; membership fee for 2025 is 25€)
- Non-member price 250€ (for non-residents only).
- Teacher: Roosa Kari
- Location: Familia ry office, Haapaniemenkatu 7-9 B, 10 krs
- Note! You will need Suomen Mestari 1 (renewed edition) for the course
- The teacher will use her own material
- The course will be held in cooperation with the KSL Learning Centre
- We reserve the right to make changes
Beginner's intensive Summer Course AK0005 (Online)
- Registration period: 1.4. - 28.5.2025 (Course is full)
- Monday to Thursday, 10.00-13.15; term 2.6. - 7.8.2025
- Starting level A0, target level A1.3
- 16 lessons per week (160 lessons in total)
- Price: 125€ for Familia members (if you are not yet a member, you can become a member upon enrolment; membership fee for 2025 is 25€)
- Non-member price 250€ (for non-residents).
- Teacher: Olga Zykova
- Location: Zoom
- Note! You will need Suomen Mestari 1 (renewed edition) for the course
- The teacher will use her own material
- The course will be held in cooperation with the KSL Learning Centre
- We reserve the right to make changes
Familia Finnish language courses happen at Familia's premises in Hakaniemi, Helsinki (Haapaniemenkatu 7-9 B, 10th floor) and online. For the online courses you will need a computer and a working internet connection to study smoothly. Online courses are held through Zoom. You need to be able to read and write in our courses.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSES:
- By registering for our courses, you automatically become a member of Familia and receive the courses at the membership price. Familia's annual membership fee is 25€ and you can cancel your membership at any time. Non-residents can participate in our language courses, but cannot become Familia members.
- The invoice must be paid by the due date using the reference number. This is how you secure your place on the course.
- The course fee will not be refunded if the participation is cancelled after the end of the registration period.
- If you are a customer of the Employment and Economic Affairs Office (TE office), discuss applying for a course there in advance and ask if the course can be accepted as part of your integration plan.
- A certificate of participation is given for the course, please note that it is not a diploma that can be counted towards the studies.
- Priority of space is given to the earliest registration.
- Register for courses online via our form.
- For more information contact Familia's office 044 7738 628 on Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or send an e-mail to [email protected]
Finnish Language Discussion Group
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Finnish Saturday Conversations
Saturdays 15.00-17.00 at Familia's office (Haapaniemenkatu 7-9 B, 10th floor, 00530 Helsinki, Finland). Saturday Conversations are open to anyone with a basic command of Finnish or interested in practicing their speaking skills. Familia volunteer Outi Heikkilä will lead the group. More information: allison.abdile@familiary.fi, 04578355009 Registration is not required for this event. Let's practice speaking Finnish together in a relaxed and supportive environment! ** This group is on Summer break. Next meeting will be: 28.6. and then back in 16.8. |
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KIELIRETKI 2025
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Welcome, all new and returning members of our Finnish language courses, to the KieliRetki 2025 activities!
With your 2025 membership, you are warmly welcome and entitled to participate free of charge in the cultural and study excursions organized on the last Friday of each month. This activity was launched in February 2025 through Familia, with the aim of connecting our Finnish language learners – both online and in-person – and offering cultural experiences in the capital region. Depending on the destination, the excursions may include opportunities to learn Finnish through official guided tours. Online students have especially appreciated the chance to meet their classmates in person, face-to-face and practice spoken Finnish together. our classroom learners have also enjoyed the relaxed setting as a great opportunity to meet new people and form new friendships outside of the classroom. Welcome to join our adventures in Finnish language and culture! For more information: [email protected] |
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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?
The membership price for the autumn 2025 Finnish language courses is 50 € and non-membership price 100 € / course. Summer courses are 150€ and the non-membership price is 250€.
By registering for our courses, you automatically become a member of Familia and receive the courses at the membership price. Familia's annual membership fee is 25 € and you can cancel your membership at any time. Non-residents can participate in our language courses, but cannot become Familia members.
By registering for our courses, you automatically become a member of Familia and receive the courses at the membership price. Familia's annual membership fee is 25 € and you can cancel your membership at any time. Non-residents can participate in our language courses, but cannot become Familia members.
HOW CAN I REGISTER FOR THE COURSE?
Registration for Familia's Finnish language courses takes place online. You can find the links at the beginning of this page. For more information contact [email protected].
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 face-to-face Finnish language courses and discussion groups take place in Familia’s office in Hakaniemi, Haapaniemenkatu 7-9 B, Helsinki.
Online lessons are held on Zoom.
Online lessons are held on Zoom.
