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Lessons & tips for mastering Finnish

Learn Finnish naturally

Finnished is built on the Natural Method, following the principles of language expert Dr. Stephen Krashen and decades of research in...

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The best way to learn Finnish

If you are embarking on your Finnish journey, or have already tried learning it without much success, and want to find the best...

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Is Finnish hard to learn?

Finnish is often on the top 10 list of the most difficult languages in the word. Those brave enough to embark on a journey to tame this...

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How to learn Finnish in 1 year

I know what you’re thinking: “Is it even possible to learn Finnish in one year? This must be a joke.” And I have to say that for most people...

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Differences between spoken and written Finnish

Have you ever experienced the awkward situation, when you’ve studied Finnish for a while...
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5 beliefs blocking your progress in Finnish

 Why is it that so many Finnish learners study Finnish for years without significant progress? Why do...

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10 most important & common Finnish verbs

“Which words should I learn first in Finnish?” I hear this question a lot, and I see a lot of videos and...

How to overcome plateaus in language learning

Do you ever feel stuck with your Finnish? Like you’ve been studying and studying but nothing...

The only way to really learn Finnish vocabulary

Learning Finnish vocabulary is definitely in the top 3 of struggles I hear from Finnish learners...

How to stay motivated in your Finnish studies

This could be a really short article if I just answered the question directly: you cannot stay...

The YKI test for the Finnish citizenship

It’s more vicious than Sauron… More notorious than Lord Voldemort… And scarier than Iso-Rölli in the Rölli Amazing Tales movie...

The Finnish level you need to pass the YKI test

The YKI test (the Finnish National Certificate of Language Proficiency) is the one and only language...

How to pass the YKI test

If your goal is to pass the YKI test for Finnish citizenship, you’ve probably already figured out the basics: what the test is...

How to ask questions in Finnish puhekieli

Questions are great in language learning – or even if you’re attempting small talk with a stranger – because...

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6 myths that keep Finnish learners stuck

There are a lot of misconceptions around language learning – and unfortunately some of them...

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