Classes meet approximately every two weeks on Saturdays at 12 PM - 1:30 PM. Full schedule below:

Fall 2026:

• September: 9/12, 9/26, October: 10/3, 10/24, November: 11/7, 11/21, December: 12/5

Spring 2027:

• January: 1/9, 1/23, February: 2/6, 2/20, March: 3/6, 3/20, April: 4/10, 4/24, May: 5/8

Dive deeper into core Finnish sentence structures and expand your expressive ability in spoken and written Finnish.

What we will cover / Mitä opimme syksyllä:

• Passive / Passiivimuoto: Master the formation of the Finnish passive and explore its three primary usages in real-life contexts.
• Passive vs. Basic Sentences / Passiivi- ja peruslauseet: Compare passive sentence structures with basic subject-verb-object sentences to build natural phrasing.
• Prepositions & Postpositions / Pre- ja postpositiot: Review essential prepositions and postpositions as needed to reinforce everyday fluency.

TERVETULOA!

If you are unsure about your current level, please contact the teacher: Kata Hyvarinen, [email protected]

Classes meet approximately every two weeks on Saturdays at 12 PM - 1:30 PM. Full schedule below:

Fall 2026:

• September: 9/12, 9/26, October: 10/3, 10/24, November: 11/7, 11/21, December: 12/5

If you are unsure about your current level, please contact the teacher: [email protected]

Classes meet approximately every two weeks on Saturdays at 12 PM - 1:30 PM. Full schedule below:

Spring 2027:

• January: 1/9, 1/23, February: 2/6, 2/20, March: 3/6, 3/20, April: 4/10, 4/24, May: 5/8

If you are unsure about your current level, please contact the teacher: [email protected]

Classes meet approximately every two weeks on Saturdays at 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM. Full schedule below:

Fall 2026:

• September: 9/12, 9/26, October: 10/3, 10/24, November: 11/7, 11/21, December: 12/5

Spring 2027:

• January: 1/9, 1/23, February: 2/6, 2/20, March: 3/6, 3/20, April: 4/10, 4/24, May: 5/8

Expand your conversational baseline and strengthen your Finnish grammar foundations in a supportive, practical environment.

What we will cover / Mitä opimme:

• Pronouns & Declension / Pronominit ja taivutus: Learn personal and demonstrative pronouns and how to inflect them in everyday sentences.
• Existential Sentences / Eksistentiaalilauseet: Understand the structure of "there is / there are" sentences compared to basic subject-verb-object sentences.
• Prepositions & Postpositions / Pre- ja postpositiot: Master common prepositions/postpositions and the specific grammatical cases they require.
• Everyday Vocabulary / Arkipäivän sanasto: Apply all topics directly to real-life context and conversation.

TERVETULOA!

If you are unsure about your current level, please contact the teacher: Kata Hyvarinen, [email protected]

Classes meet approximately every two weeks on Saturdays at 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM.

Full schedule below:

Fall 2026:

• September: 9/12, 9/26, October: 10/3, 10/24, November: 11/7, 11/21, December: 12/5

If you are unsure about your current level, please contact the teacher: [email protected]

Classes meet approximately every two weeks on Saturdays at 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM. Full schedule below:

Spring 2027:

• January: 1/9, 1/23, February: 2/6, 2/20, March: 3/6, 3/20, April: 4/10, 4/24, May: 5/8

If you are unsure about your current level, please contact the teacher: [email protected]

This is a new class for all levels! Classes meet approximately every two weeks on Saturdays at 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM.

Who is this class for?

• Complete Beginners: You’ve never taken Finnish classes before, but want to start learning everyday words.
• Returning students: You’ve taken a few lessons in the past and want to brush up on forgotten vocabulary or restart your Finnish journey.
• Advanced Learners: You’re looking for a fun, stress-free vocabulary refresh without worrying about complex grammar.

What we'll cover: Home vocabulary and body parts in Finnish!

TERVETULOA! (Welcome!)

Full schedule below:

Fall 2026:

• September: 9/12, 9/26, October: 10/3, 10/24, November: 11/7, 11/21, December: 12/5

Spring 2027:

• January: 1/9, 1/23, February: 2/6, 2/20, March: 3/6, 3/20, April: 4/10, 4/24, May: 5/8

If you have any questions, please contact the teacher: Kata Hyvarinen, [email protected]

This is a new class for all levels!

Classes meet approximately every two weeks on Saturdays at 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM. Full schedule below:

Fall 2026:

• September: 9/12, 9/26, October: 10/3, 10/24, November: 11/7, 11/21, December: 12/5

If you have any questions, please contact the teacher: [email protected]

This is a new class for all levels!

Classes meet approximately every two weeks on Saturdays at 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM. Full schedule below:

Spring 2027:

• January: 1/9, 1/23, February: 2/6, 2/20, March: 3/6, 3/20, April: 4/10, 4/24, May: 5/8

If you have any questions, please contact the teacher: [email protected]

Hei, mitä kuuluu? – Tuesday Finnish Class with Kati Vaarasuo

Ready to build your confidence speaking Finnish? Join us on Tuesdays from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM (7 classes, September 15 – October 27) for a friendly, practical online class designed for adult learners of all levels. Whether you are just getting started or looking to polish your skills, you'll pick up everyday vocabulary, improve your pronunciation, and start speaking from day one in a low-pressure environment.

• When: Tuesdays, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM (Sept 15 – Oct 27)
• Where: Online (Zoom)
• Who: Adults, all experience levels welcome
• Focus: Everyday vocabulary, practical phrases

More information: [email protected]