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Why Learn Finnish?
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!
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.
Speak Finnish with Confidence. Read like a Native.
Through his research, Dr. Pimsleur found that traditional teaching methods like memorizing vocabulary, conjugating verbs, and practicing grammar actually SLOW DOWN your ability to learn Finnish. He called them the kiss of total silence because they made it nearly impossible to speak the Finnish language. It's the reason learning a language feels so difficult, when it should feel totally natural.
It makes sense when you think about it. Have you ever seen a toddler memorizing vocabulary lists? Or picking out parts of speech in a sentence diagram? Of course not. Children learn language the way we were meant to ‐ by listening. That's because we are hardwired to remember sounds and store them in our memory automatically.
It's the same way you pick up a song on the radio. You don't have to study the lyrics or understand musical notes and chords to remember a song. Chances are, if you hear a song once you can sing along the next time you hear it.
Don't miss out. Try learning Finnish with Pimsleur today while your first week is FREE!