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Registration for autumn courses has started. For more information about the courses see below and register for Familia's Finnish courses online.
Familia's Finnish language courses are under the guidance of professional teachers. In addition to practicing the Finnish language, the the courses also provide information about Finnish society. Familia also organizes Finnish language discussion groups led by volunteers. You can practice the basics of the Finnish language or practice the language skills you have already acquired with others in the same situation. We warmly welcome all new and old students! |
More information about Familia's Finnish language courses and discussion groups
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FAMILIA' S KITCHEN CLUB ACTIVITIES START AGAIN ON SEPTEMBER 24TH!
Familia's Kitchen club is an activity we offer for our Finnish language students. There the students get to learn about traditional Finnish foods and other household skills such as way to economical cooking. The club is done in cooperation with Finlands Svenska Marthaförbundin kanssa.
This fall the club will be organized on Fridays from 10 till 14 o'clock.
This year the spots are limited, and we will be able to only take the first six interested persons. So, if you are a Finnish student at Familia and cooking with some friends interest you, do not hesitate to sign up here! Sign-up deadline is on September 21st.
Autumn Finnish language courses
BASIC COURSES
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Beginner's Course (FULL)
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Beginner's Continuation Course (CANCELED)
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Beginner's Course (FULL) (childcare available)
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ADVANCED COURSES
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Advanced Course
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Advanced Course (childcare available)
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SPEECH COURSES
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Speech Course (CANCELED)
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ONLINE COURSES
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Beginner's Course Online (FULL)
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Advanced Course Online (FULL)
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Advanced support course online (FULL)
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Speech Course online (FULL)
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Note: There is no need to buy a book for the courses as the teachers make their own lesson materials to be distributed to the students.
Participation in the Finnish language courses requires membership in the Familia association.
The membership fee is 20 euro per calendar year.
Participation in the Finnish language courses requires membership in the Familia association.
The membership fee is 20 euro per calendar year.
Intensive finnish summer courses
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This summer, Familia will organize three summer intensive courses in the Finnish language from June 7 to August 12, 2021. The studies will take place at Familia's premises in Sörnäinen, Helsinki (Lintulahdenkatu 10, 7th floor) and / or online, depending on the current corona situation.
If we have to take part of the course remotely, you will need a computer and a working internet connection to study smoothly. The beginner's course online is organized completely remotely. Intensive courses study basic structures, vocabulary, and grammar; as well as speaking, reading, writing, and listening to Finnish. The courses have a lot of homework. The aim is to help you start using the Finnish language in everyday life. |
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Basic course
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Continuation course
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Online Basic course
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- All summer courses have weekly 16 lessons (160 lecture hours in total) and a minimum of 4 hours of homework (40 hours in total)
- The price of our intensive summer courses is 240 euro (220 euro for our members).
- The Registration fee is 50 euros. The registration fee is not returned if you cancel your registration. The remaining (190 euros/170 euros) of the course fee is paid later before the course starts. If you are TE-services (TE-toimisto) customer, ask them beforehand if the course can be counted as part of your integration plan (kotoutumissuunnitelma).
- The course is filled on first come first served basis.
- For more information call Familia’s office 044 7738 628 (Tue-Thu 10-14) or send email to info@familiary.fi
You don’t need to buy any book for the course, because teachers will prepare their own lesson materials to students.
FINNISH DISCUSSION GROUPS
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Papupata
The group is open for everyone who is interested and manages the basics of Finnish language. The aim is to offer a free-form and relaxed opportunity to use the Finnish language in different ways, especially by speaking, because language courses do not always have enough opportunities for that. The instructors are Red Cross volunteers. No registration required, join at any time. For more information email papupata.kerho (at) gmail.com |
Saturday and Sunday conversation
The group is open for everyone who is interested and knows the basics of Finnish language. The group is led by Familia's volunteer Outi Heikkilä. For more information, please contact camilla.bergman@familiary.fi |
WHO CAN TAKE PART OF FAMILIA'S FINNISH LANGUAGE COURSES?
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Familia's Finnish language courses are primarily aimed at Finnish spouses 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. |
HOW MUCH DOES THE COURSE COST?
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Participation in the Finnish language courses requires membership in the Familia association.
The membership fee is 20 euro per calendar year. Finnish discussion groups do not require membership. The price of summer intensive courses is 240 € / 220 € (membership price). If you are not yet a member and / or have not paid the 2021 membership fee, please do pay our 20 € membership fee and you can attend the autumn courses. If you have already participated in our Finnish language courses in the spring or summer and paid the membership fee (course fee), you no longer have to pay for anything. 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?
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Registration for Familia's Finnish language courses takes place online.
Link to the Registration Form Please also remember Familia's comfortable Finnish language discussion clubs. More information about Papupata, Let's speak Finnish! and Saturday talk about clubs. |
Where do the courses and discussion group happen?
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All of the Finnish language courses and discussion groups take place in Familia’s office in Sörnäinen (Lintulahdenkatu 10, 7th floor), Helsinki.
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