Learn Finnish online this summer: new intensive course for beginners

touko 20, 2026 | News

Join our *new* Intensive Finnish Course for Beginners starting on 3.8.2026. This online course is designed to prepare students for the Level 2 class starting in the autumn.

Dates: The course takes place throughout August 2026. The course meets on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Each class lasts three hours, starting at 18.00 CET and includes a 15 minute break.

Location: The course takes place online, using Zoom. Please note that the lessons are not recorded. You do not need to be in Belgium to take the course, you are welcome to join from anywhere in the world.

Fee: The fee for the Intensive Beginners Online Course is 600 euros. Payment must be made before the start of the course. You will receive the payment details after registering. The group uses the textbook Suomen mestari 1 (Finnlectura). Please note the textbook is not included in the course fee.

The courses take place when there are at least 6 students enrolled.

Registration closes on 6.7.2026.

Register now!

“Why not start your Finnish studies this spring? The intensive beginners’ course will help you begin your journey of discovery into the Finnish language. Each class lasts three hours, but time flies when you’re learning Finnish!” says Sanna Joutsijoki, the teacher of the course.

For more information about our courses head to our Finnish Courses page.

Got questions? Contact our Head of Administration, Eeva-Maria Viitanen at eeva-maria.viitanen@finncult.be

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