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Familia's summer courses begin in June. Registration for the summer courses begins April 4. For more information about the courses see below.
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 organises 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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Intensive finnish summer courses
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This summer, Familia will organize three summer intensive courses in the Finnish language from June 6 to August 11, 2022. 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. Registrations will start in April 2022.
If we have to take part in 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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Online basic course
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Continuation course (Online)
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Online Basic course
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more course information:
- All summer courses have 16 lecture hours weekly (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 250 euro, including a 25 euro membership fee (225 euro for those who have already paid the 2022 membership fee).
- The registration fee is 50% of the course price. The invoice (225/250 euros) is paid in full after registration. The registration fee of 125 euros included in the invoice will not be refunded if you cancel your participation.
- 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 (Mon, Wed-Fri 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.
Participation in the Finnish language courses requires membership in the Familia association.
The membership fee is 25 euros per calendar year.
The membership fee is 25 euros per calendar year.
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@gmail.com |
Saturday 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 nora.dadi@familiary.fi |
Kitchen club
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The idea of Kitchen Club is cooking together and speaking Finnish in a relaxed atmosphere. It's a fun activity, that includes light Finnish speaking, short talk about food and nutrition, home gardening and environmental protection, household economics and consumer issues. In the end of the event cooked food is eaten together. In Kitchen Club we get to know Finnish dishes and food culture as well as cuisines all the round the world.
This spring 2022 Kitchen Club happens on four Fridays at 10.00-14.00: 18.3., 8.4., 13.5. and 3.6. Kitchen Club takes place in Ruoholahti/Jätkäsaari, at Swedish Martha’s premises. Because there are limited places in this activity, pre-registration is mandatory. Register here! |
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WHO CAN TAKE PART in 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 25 euro per calendar year. Finnish discussion groups do not require membership. The price of summer intensive courses is 250 € / 225 € (membership price). 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.
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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