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Why Learn Finnish?

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Part of the Finnic branch of the Uralic language of Northern Asia and Europe, Finnish is one of the two official languages of Finland (the other is Swedish). Finnish is also spoken in isolated pockets of Sweden, Norway, and Russia, especially in regions with significant ethnic Finnish populations. Of Finland’s approximately 5 million speakers, 4.75 million are in Finland, over 200,000 in Sweden, 8,000 in Norway, nearly 9,000 in the Russian Republic of Karelia, and over 25,000 in the United States. Aside from Finland proper, Finnish is also an official language of the European Union and the Nordic Council.

Pimsleur gives you all the tools you need to conveniently learn Finnish from anywhere. The heart of our language learning program is the Pimsleur Method™. This unique and proven combination of learning concepts (Principle of Anticipation, Core Vocabulary, Graduated Interval Recall, and Organic Learning) enables you to build your skills and develop confidence as you respond in Finnish, boost your memory with Finnish words, and eventually learn to speak Finnish.

Interactive, intuitive lessons are a key aspect of learning Finnish. With go-anywhere Finnish lessons, you’ll have access to our entire platform of skill-building applications, like Speed Round Games, Core Lessons, and even Voice Coach AI pronunciation feedback.

Learn the Finnish language to:

  • Immerse yourself fully in Finland’s historic culture.
  • Order off a menu in Helsinki or converse with native Finnish speakers.
  • Connect with a relative from the Old World.
  • Grow your knowledge and realize your goal of learning a new language.
  • Get started with a Premium (Finnish only) or All-Access subscription (every language in our catalog), and you’ll have access to Finnish courses right away!
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The Best Way to Learn the Finnish Language

When you’re learning Finnish, the Pimsleur Method puts you on the path to speaking success. It all goes back to a core concept of our learning technique: acquire your new language the same way you learned your first language as a child – by listening, speaking, and actively participating.

You’ll learn the Finnish language with our cutting-edge exercise and have loads of fun along the way as you learn new words, nail down your Finnish phrasing and pronunciation, and check off important educational milestones.

Our Finnish courses take you directly to the heart of the language without the distractions and noise typically associated with other language learning programs. Pimsleur empowers you to learn Finnish quickly, remember key phrases, improve your pace and cadence, and ultimately speak the language conversationally.

Why Choose Pimsleur for Finnish Lessons?

Fortune 500 companies, U.S. government agencies, and learners all over the world rely on Pimsleur to learn Finnish. Our unique instruction methods are one reason. Another is the unparalleled convenience and on-the-go flexibility that comes with our platform.

With the Pimsleur app, you’ll learn Finnish whenever – and wherever – it’s most convenient for you! Whether you’re taking care of laundry, working in the garden, or simply relaxing at home, you can learn the Finnish language with hands-free lessons. Thanks for visiting Pimsleur – we’re ready to get you learning Finnish today…just sign up for one of our subscription options.

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Common Questions About Learning Finnish

Is the Finnish language a difficult language to learn?

Finnish is in the Uralic family of languages, different from English’s Indo-European branch, which creates some inherent differences in sentence structure, pronunciation, grammar, and syntax. Still, Finnish isn’t impossible or even difficult to learn, especially when you have a language-learning program like Pimsleur. Unlike outdated learning methods, our Finnish courses sharpen your oral and aural capabilities for optimal speaking skills. Learn Finnish the fast, efficient way with Pimsleur.

How long does it take to learn Finnish language?

Learning Finnish from square one sounds daunting, and you might think it takes years to eventually speak the language. And it very well could take that long, assuming you’re just reading textbooks or taking ineffective grammar lessons. Pimsleur’s accessible, intuitive tools help you learn to speak Finnish quickly, with a laser focus on listening and speaking the language. Our Finnish lessons include helpful resources like Speed Round Games, AI Voice Coach, Digital Flash Cards, and more to accelerate your learning. Learn the Finnish language on the fast (and fun) track and sign up for a Pimsleur subscription today.

What are the main challenges when learning Finnish?

Finnish is characterized by a high morpheme-to-word ratio and is considered a synthetic language. Morphemes are the smallest components of a language or expression, so as you learn Finnish, you’ll encounter many words not directly relatable to English. Another challenge when you learn the Finnish language is the rather arbitrary use of a passive voice, which differs greatly from most Indo-European languages. Pimsleur’s Finnish courses help you listen and speak your way to success despite the built-in hurdles that come with learning a Uralic, synthetic language.

How important is pronunciation in learning Finnish?

Pimsleur keeps pronunciation a core focus of your learning as you tackle formidable Finnish phonology. For example, sounding out words with single and double vowels requires a nuanced way of speaking. There are eight diphthongs in the Finnish language, which makes pronunciation all the more critical as you acquire the language. Along with our user-friendly Finnish resources, we have a tool centered around speaking any language correctly: Voice Coach with AI pronunciation feedback. This ensures that your pronunciation is near-native sounding as you learn to speak Finnish.

Are the Finnish courses suitable for complete beginners?

Pimsleur ensures anyone can learn Finnish. And that includes those with absolutely no experience speaking the language. Many of our customers learn the Finnish language without no exposure to the language at all. That’s one reason why we’re the premier option for anyone who wants to start learning Finnish. Even if you have some Finnish background, we have intermediate Finnish lessons to aid your particular learning path. Most beginners thrive in a flexible learning environment, and Pimsleur provides exactly that with our take-anywhere, use-anytime app!
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