Join our new intensive Finnish for Beginners course starting online this March!

Feb 17, 2025 | News

A study desk with Finnish language learning materials, including an open notebook with Finnish pronouns and question words, a sticky note reading "Sign up for Finnish class!" with a checked box, a Finnish book, and various stationery items including pens, highlighters, a paperclip jar, and a Sharpie.

Join our *new* Intensive Finnish Course for Beginners starting on 17.3.2025. This online course is designed to prepare students for the Level 2 class starting in the autumn.

Dates: The course takes place online from March to May. The group meets on Monday and Friday evenings and may include an occasional class on a Thursday evening. Each class lasts three hours, starting at 18.00 CET and includes a 15 minutes break.

Location: Our courses are held 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 to the account of The Finnish Cultural Institute for the Benelux. 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 enrolled students per course.

Registration closes on 13.3.2025.

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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