Study Finnish in a group
This autumn, Hämeenlinna offers a variety of Finnish language courses.
Language Café
The Language Café is a relaxed meeting place where local and international participants converse in Finnish. Discussion materials and vocabulary support are provided, but the most important aspects are being together and interacting. Discussion groups are formed according to language proficiency, so you can participate in a group that is right for you. Free of charge, just show up!
Thursdays from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, alternating between the Hämeenlinna Main Library and the HAMK Visamäki campus (N-building lobby)
More information: Language Café
Let’s Read Together
Practice Finnish by speaking, writing, and reading. The groups are open to everyone and free of charge. They are suitable for Finnish language learners of all levels. No registration is required, and you can start whenever you wish. Childcare is provided for children.
Mondays and Tuesdays from 10 AM to 12 PM, Kumppanuustalo
More information: Teaching groups | Let’s Read Together
Settlement of Häme Organization
The Settlement of Häme Organization’s Finnish language groups are open to everyone and free of charge. The groups are suitable for Finnish language learners of all levels. No registration is required, and you can start whenever you wish. Location: Settlement of Häme Organization Keskustalo office, Palokunnankatu 16.
Finnish Basics: learn the basics of the Finnish language easily and get acquainted with Finnish society with the help of volunteers. Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 am-12 pm.
Finnish Creatively: learn Finnish language and culture through activities done together, such as games, crafts, and music. Wednesdays and Fridays, 12:45-2:15 pm.
More information: Finnish language groups – Settlement of Häme Organization
Finnish Red Cross: Basic Finnish language groups
In the Finnish Red Cross’s Finnish language groups, participants practise everyday Finnish in good company. Volunteer instructors support language learning in these groups.
Registration: minna.tuominen@osasto.punainenristi.fi. Participants will receive a confirmation by email.
More information: Learning Finnish in pleasant company | Finnish Red Cross
Vanajaveden Opisto
At Vanajaveden Opisto, you can study Finnish on fee-based courses. Courses are available for learners of different levels. Course prices can be found on the institute’s website.
More information: Finnish – Vanajaveden Opisto