Finnish language courses

The WordDive Finnish language course package can be completed on the internet or in our mobile app. The courses are suitable for adults and young people. The range of courses includes courses for beginners, intermediate and advanced learners. You will receive a language certificate to your email for every completed course and goal.

At the basic level, you will learn to talk about yourself and your family and discuss news and entertainment. The basic level grammar courses cover KPT changes, word types, and verbs.

At the intermediate level, you will learn to discuss work tasks, financial matters, music, and crafts. You will also learn about Finnish traditions and culture. At the advanced level, you will learn to read recipes and discuss nature and stereotypes, as well as to use common Finnish expressions.

Whether you are interested in Finnish culture, learning for the YKI test or wanting to add to your Finnish language skills, dive into Finnish with WordDive and start learning now!

Learn Finnish

Level: Elementary-Advanced (A1-C2)
Duration: 120-400 hours
Size: 4300 study items
Courses: 53
Source languages: English, Russian, Swedish

10.99 €/month

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Level: Elementary (A1)
Topics: You’ll learn how to introduce yourself and your friends, share personal information, and order at a café. You’ll also learn basic greetings and the numbers 1–10.Grammar: personal pronouns, the verb olla.

Who are you?

Level: Elementary (A1)
Topics: You’ll learn how to say where you’re from, what language you speak, where you live, and where you work. You’ll also learn countries, languages, and nationalities.Grammar: consonant gradation (KPT), verb type 1, word type -i.

Family

Level: Elementary (A1)
Topics: You’ll learn how to talk about your family, describe people and things, say what you have, and ask simple questions. You’ll also learn more numbers.Grammar: basics of the partitive, word type -nen.

What time is it?

Level: Elementary (A1)
Topics: You’ll learn how to make an appointment and answer the questions Milloin? and Mihin aikaan?: telling the time, days of the week, months, and seasons.Grammar: more verbs, consonant gradation (KPT) in verb type 1.

I’m hungry!

Level: Elementary (A1)
Topics: You’ll learn how to order and ask questions in a restaurant, as well as describe what food is like. You will learn plenty of food and restaurant vocabulary.Grammar: t-plural, verb type 2, more about the partitive, word types -ton and -e.

My home

Level: Elementary (A1)
Topics: You’ll learn to describe your home and report any problems at home to the maintenance company. You’ll also learn vocabulary related to home and sauna.Grammar: verb types 3-5, there is/are structures, S- and L-places, consonant gradation (KPT) for word types -e and -in.

KPT change

Level: Elementary (A1)
Topics: You’ll learn to recognise consonant gradation in words. In other words, you’ll see how the consonants k, p, and t change when endings are added to a word.

Grammar course 1

Level: Elementary (A1)
Topics: You’ll revise and practise basic word and sentence types, as well as cases. After this course, you’ll have a clearer understanding of the difference between various endings.

Verb course 1

Level: Elementary (A1)
Topics: Revise and practise verb conjugation.

Structure course 1

Level: Elementary (A1)
Topics: Structure Course 1

What are you doing?

Level: Elementary (A1)
Topics: You’ll learn to say what you’re doing and what you need to do.Grammar: more verbs, consonant gradation (KPT) for verb types 3 and 4, basics of the object.

In the city

Level: Elementary (A1)
Topics: You’ll learn how to ask and tell others how to get somewhere. You’ll also learn about means of transport and places in the city.Grammar: mihin-form, postpositions, word type os/us/es/ys.

Let’s go shopping!

Level: Elementary (A1)
Topics: You’ll learn how to shop in a clothing store and express your opinion. You’ll also learn colours and a wide range of clothing-related vocabulary.Grammar: imperative, more about the object, consonant gradation (KPT) for word type -is/-as.

What are your hobbies?

Level: Elementary (A1)
Topics: You’ll learn how to talk about your hobbies and interests. You’ll also learn more expressions of time (Kuinka usein?).Grammar: hobby-related verbs, minen-form, MA-form of verbs (massa, masta maan).

Spoken Finnish 1

Level: Elementary (A1-A2)
Topics: You’ll get to know the spoken language of Southern Finland. You’ll learn typical colloquial words and the we-form (me syödään). You’ll also explore common features of spoken Finnish, such as vowel changes.

Word types

Level: Elementary (A2)
Topics: Revise and practise word types: i, nen, e, in, os/us/es/ys, is/as, and the is of spoken language.

Verb course 2

Level: Elementary (A2)
Topics: Revise and practise verbs: conjugation (including KPT-verbs), verb + verb constructions, and the minen and MA forms of verbs (massa, maan).

Object

Level: Elementary (A2)
Topics: Revise and practise the object.

Listening comprehension 1

Level: Elementary (A1)
Topics: Listening Comprehension 1

Structure Course 2

Level: Elementary (A1)
Topics: Sanasto 1 (ruoka, koti), Sanasto 2 (kaupunki, ostokset, harrastukset), Uusi koti (S- vai L-paikka?), Maailman ympäri (missä, mistä, mihin), Mutta, muuttaa, muuta

Into the wild

Level: Elementary (A2)
Topics: Get ready for a hike in the woods!Grammar: revision of word types, process object, the MA-form of the verb (massa, maan).

Out and about

Level: Elementary (A2)
Topics: Learn useful words and expressions needed on a sightseeing tour as well as numbers 100–1 000.Grammar: S- and L-places, consonant gradation in word types, the expression monesta moneen.

Feeling sick

Level: Elementary (A2)
Topics: Learn how to describe your symptoms at the doctor’s office or pharmacy.Grammar: the sentence minulla on, endings -na/-nä and -ksi, word rections.

Jobs and workplaces

Level: Elementary (A2)
Topics: Learn to discuss work-related tasks, shifts, days off, and salary. At the same time, you will learn to form words and revise numbers 100–1 000.Grammar: S- and L-places, endings -na/-nä and -ksi, the expression monesta moneen.

Past tense

Level: Elementary (A2)
Topics: Revise verb types and learn to tell what you did or didn’t do before.

Spoken Finnish 2

Level: Elementary (A2)
Topics: You will learn more spoken language and slang words from Southern Finland. You will also learn to talk about yourself, your family, and your everyday life in spoken language.Grammar: past tense, verb types 3 and 4.

Plural partitive 1

Level: Elementary (A2)
Topics: You will learn to form and use the partitive plural.

Plural partitive 2

Level: Elementary (A2)
Topics: Revise and practise plural partitive forms.

Structure course 3

Level: Elementary (A2)
Topics: Structure Course 3

Listening comprehension 2

Level: Elementary (A2)
Topics: Listening Comprehension 2

Idioms

Level: Elementary (A2)
Topics: You’ll learn useful and fun expressions used in the Finnish language.

Job Hunting

Level: Intermediate (B1)
Topics: Looking for new challenges? On this course, you will learn words and phrases for job hunting.

Let’s Talk about Feelings

Level: Intermediate (B1)
Topics: Talking about feelings is not easy by any means – especially in a foreign language. Learn to tackle emotional talks!

Delicious Delights

Level: Intermediate (B1)
Topics: This is the course for foodies! Learn to understand recipes and talk about cooking.

You Look Lovely Tonight

Level: Intermediate (B1)
Topics: Are you going out on a date and want to make a good impression? This course is for you.

Entertainment

Level: Intermediate (B1)
Topics: Learn to talk about entertainment and culture events, such as films and concerts.

What Traditions Do You Have?

Level: Intermediate (B1-B2)
Topics: Learn to discuss traditions and get to know Finnish culture.

Save the Planet!

Level: Intermediate (B2)
Topics: Take care of nature! On this course, you’ll learn to discuss environmental issues.

It’s Time for a Meeting

Level: Intermediate (B1-B2)
Topics: After this course, you don’t need to worry about communication at meetings anymore.

Exploring the Past

Level: Intermediate (B2)
Topics: Learn Finnish history.

Money Matters

Level: Intermediate (B1-B2)
Topics: Learn to take care of your personal finances.

Media Literate Minds

Level: Advanced (C1)
Topics: Learn to discuss the news, advertising and other media-related topics.

Have You Heard the News?

Level: Advanced (C1)
Topics: Learn to discuss news and to express your opinions on them.

Embrace the Differences

Level: Advanced (C1)
Topics: Learn to discuss prejudices and different cultures.

Music on My Mind

Level: Advanced (C1)
Topics: After this course, you’ll be able to discuss music: instruments, singing and different genres.

Compliments and Complaints

Level: Advanced (C1)
Topics: Learn how to be nice to your colleagues and how to give constructive criticism.

No Pain No Gain

Level: Advanced (C1)
Topics: Learn to talk about wellbeing, sports and healthy lifestyle.

Stand Up for Your Values

Level: Advanced (C1)
Topics: After this course, you’ll be able to discuss social issues.

Arts and Crafts

Level: Advanced (C1)
Topics: Learn to use terms related to handicrafts, painting, and drawing.

Basic Business

Level: Advanced (C1)
Topics: Sound smarter by learning to use sophisticated business terms.

Laws and Outlaws

Level: Advanced (C1)
Topics: Learn to use the most important terms related to crime, punishment and other legal topics.

Coaching From the Couch

Level: Advanced (C1)
Topics: Learn to talk about different sports from athletics to ski jumping.

A Penny for Your Thoughts

Level: Advanced (C1)
Topics: Want to impress the locals? Learn to use common expressions.

3 henkilöä hymyilee ja pitää käsissään W-kirjainta.

Greetings from Tampere!

All materials have been designed by Finnish language teachers in collaboration with native-speaking professionals. We ensure the quality of our service and work through continuous testing, peer reviews and development based on feedback.

How does the WordDive method work?

Use multiple senses to learn real-life vocabulary quickly.

The learning algorithm ensures that you are making good individual progress.

Piirroskuva hymyilevästä ihmisestä, joka nojaa rennosti taaksepäin ja on nostanut kädet niskan taakse.

Learn permanently and use the new language naturally.

How does the WordDive method work?

Use multiple senses to learn real-life vocabulary quickly.

The learning algorithm ensures that you are making good individual progress.

Piirroskuva hymyilevästä ihmisestä, joka nojaa rennosti taaksepäin ja on nostanut kädet niskan taakse.

Learn permanently and use the new language naturally.

Learn Finnish online

It’s easy to start learning Finnish with WordDive. Complete the courses at your own pace on the internet or using the mobile app. 

The courses are designed by Finnish teachers and recorded and proofread by native speakers. They include various types of exercises, such as sentence construction, vocabulary practice and grammar. 

Studying Finnish with WordDive is efficient, because the method activates your brain in many ways through multiple senses. You’ll see, think, read, write, listen and pronounce. 

The clear learning path is easy to follow. WordDive recognises your learning speed and optimises the pace of learning for you individually! You will receive a language certificate to your email for every completed course and goal.

Learn Finnish grammar

Learning Finnish grammar is an essential part of learning the language. Understanding grammar will help you on your way to becoming a more proficient user of both spoken and written Finnish. Once you understand the basics of grammar, you will be able to form clear, coherent and understandable sentences, and communicate effortlessly and efficiently in Finnish.

With WordDive, you can conveniently learn grammar alongside other exercises. If needed, you can also review the most important Finnish grammar topics on our complimentary grammar pages!

The Finnish language (suomi)

The Finnish language is a Finno-Ugric language and one of the official languages of Finland. There are about 4.9 million native speakers of Finnish.

Despite the geographical location of Finland, Finnish is not closely related to the Scandinavian languages, but to other Finnic languages, such as Estonian and Karelian. 

Finnish is an agglutinative language, which means that words are formed by adding various endings to the word stem.

The Finnish language is known for its complex case system, but on the other hand, word order in Finnish is quite free, which makes it easier to form sentences.

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