You can also study Finnish independently, through the Internet or with the help of textbooks and CD-ROMs, for example. You can ask for advice on self-study from the Settlement Association of Häme or the Eastern or Western Community Centre.

Eastern Community Centre

Katuma
Kanervatie 1
Hämeenlinna

Western Community Centre

Nummi-Jukola
Sammontie 4
Hämeenlinna

There is a range of Finnish courses and other materials online that will help you to learn Finnish.

For example, the following courses are available online:

The Finnish Book Publisher’s Association

Hauska tavata! Opin suomea

Learning the basics of Finnish in a pleasant, intuitive way. The book introduces you to everyday situations that help you learn how to greet people and introduce yourself and teaches you numbers and time expressions. Clear pattern phrases encourage speaking. There is a glossary in Finnish, Swedish, English and Arabic at the end of the book.

Go to Hauska tavata website from here

Suomi Taskussa Oy

Listen and look at how to act in different situations in Finnish and start practising.

Go to Suomi taskussa website from here

WordDive Oy

Finnish for immigrants

The course helps you learn the basics of Finnish and includes everyday words and phrases.

Go to WordDive website from here

See InfoFinland for more Finnish language courses.