Hauska tavata!

We offer Finnish language courses for adults as well!

Tervetuloa oppimaan suomea!

You’ll have a chance to learn everyday Finnish as well as things about Finnish culture together with your group in a friendly, relaxed environment. The main focus of the course is on improving your ability to speak Finnish with your friends and relatives or when traveling in Finland. You will increase your vocabulary, practice speaking, reading and writing, and learn grammar in friendly little snack-bites. Besides language, we will learn things about Finnish culture and everyday life. In a small group, teachers can accommodate different learning needs.

How do you respond when asked "Mitä kuuluu?" or "Kolottaako kahvihammasta?". How do you book a hotel room or write a postcard to a friend in Finnish? When is karkkipäivä? What is Kalevala Day celebrated for? Who was Tove Jansson? What is the Finnish secret to happiness?

If you are interested in Finnish courses for adults, please join our mailing list by emailing minna@suomikoulutoronto.org. We will let you know when we have new courses available. Most spots fill up through the mailing list.

In January-May 2024, lessons will be organized on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings. Groups meet weekly or bi-weekly. There is a possibility for a summer intensive course, too.

Please email us, and let's place you in a suitable class.

Student testimonials

  • I found the balance of exercises, engaging videos, reading, speaking and interacting, and the topical aspects all really fantastic. They kept things very interesting, and classes went by quickly! The most engaging language class I have taken! I found it really interesting to bring in the history aspects, as well. Understanding a bit about Finnish history and cultural aspects that affect how interactions normally take place in Finland/with Finnish people is useful. It’s beautiful how many things can tie into learning a language.

    Cynthia

  • Kiitos! Kurssi oli ihana! Minun isoäiti ja isoisä muutivat Kanadaan Suomesta 1920. Kävin Suomeen monta kertaa ja rakastan Suomea ja suomalaista kulttuuria. Minusta on tosi hauskaa opiskella Toronton Suomi-koulussa. Opin sekä kieltä että suomalaista kultuuria kurssilla. Se on kätevä oppia Zoom kautta. Opettaja tekee oppimisesta helppo ja hauska. On tosi hienoa tavataan ihmisiä, jotka haluavat oppia suomen kieltä.

    Susan

  • The course was very enjoyable. The teacher was excellent, and I enjoyed the program very much. I really enjoyed learning more about the culture and holidays and it also gave me a deeper understanding of the Finnish people, society, culture and cultural mindset. I plan to take more courses. It is a very rewarding experience to learn to speak the Finnish language.

    Anne-Liisa