My Finn Vibes

Student Suomi: Absolute Beginners

Learn from zero

to A1.1 level Finnish

A done-for-you course that takes the guesswork out of what to study before arriving in Finland — you will be able to speak confidently, make friends, and integrate faster.

ready to learn?

Welcome to a 7-week Absolute Beginners Finnish prep course!

This course is especially designed for those who are coming to Finland to study — but everyone is welcome. If you're looking for a clear, practical, and structured way to learn Finnish, you're in the right place.

From day one, you’ll learn everyday spoken Finnish — the kind you’ll actually hear in Finland — taught in a clear, structured way. You’ll always get the standard Finnish equivalent side by side, so you can understand both spoken and written Finnish. The course focuses on widely understood everyday language, not region-specific slang.

The course consists of 7 lessons. Each week you will:

  • Study one lesson with videos, explanations, vocabulary, and exercises

  • Spend the week practising the lesson’s key expressions and sentence patterns

  • Join a live Zoom meeting at the end of the week, where we practise the lesson together in a supportive, guided way

    In addition, you’ll be part of a WhatsApp group for:

  • Q&A and quick help

  • returning homework (optional)

  • practice prompts and motivation

  • community support

    This course is intensive. There’s a lot of information — but that’s also what makes it such a strong foundation to build on.

by the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • handle the most common situations in clear, everyday spoken Finnish (with standard Finnish equivalents), such as:

    • Meeting people and making a good first impression (greetings, introductions, small talk)

    • Telling the basics about yourself (where you’re from, language, nationality)

    • Asking and answering essential everyday questions (simple, natural Q&A)

    • Using numbers confidently in real life (0–100 for prices, phone numbers, addresses, etc.)

    • Talking about your family (who’s who, basic descriptions)

    • Using key survival phrases to navigate daily life politely and naturally

  • handle the most common situations in clear, everyday spoken Finnish (with standard Finnish equivalents), such as: pronunciation, ready-to-use sentence patterns, and the core grammar you need for these situations (taught clearly, step by step, in context).

    At the moment, Absolute Beginners is the only course available, and it is currently being test-run.

    Later, we will also release:

    • a continuation course with more vocabulary and grammar

    • an exam preparation course (for Finnish language exams)

    • short spoken Finnish mini-courses (one meeting + materials to study beforehand)



What's included?

  • In the Absolute Beginners course, you’ll get:

    • 7 structured weekly lessons (videos + explanations + exercises)

    • Real-life conversation videos (spoken Finnish)

    • Grammar and vocabulary practice (step by step, in context)

    • Weekly Zoom speaking practice

    • WhatsApp group for homework, Q&A, and support

    • End-of-course test to help you see your progress

  • It’s intensive — but if you show up and do the work, you’ll be amazed how much Finnish you can speak in just 7 weeks!