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Finnish Phase 1, Unit 06-10
- Learn to Speak and Understand Finnish with Pimsleur Language Programs
- Narrated by: Pimsleur
- Series: Pimsleur Finnish, Book 2
- Length: 2 hrs and 29 mins
- Categories: Education & Learning, Language Learning
Summary
Finnish belongs to the Finnic branch of the Finno-Ugric family of languages. There are approximately 5.2 million Finnish speakers, mostly in Finland, and some in Sweden and Russia as well. There are 3 varieties of standard Finnish: "kirjakieli" or “book language” which is used in official documents, official speeches and the daily news; "yleiskieli" or “standard language” which is taught in schools - formal and correct, though more relaxed than the "book language"; and "puhekieli" or "spoken language" which is a frequently changing, more casual variety used in everyday conversation. This course teaches the standard Finnish language, "yleiskieli."
Surprise your friends! Astonish your family! With Pimsleur, you’ll be speaking and understanding like a native in no time. 30 minutes a day is all it takes. Finnish Phase 1, Units 06-10 build on material taught in prior units. Each lesson provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation, and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. Each lesson contains practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons. The emphasis is on pronunciation and comprehension, and on learning to speak Finnish.
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- Louise
- 18-11-18
Excellent
This is a brilliant course and I am confident that I can complete it.
I wish the pauses were slightly longer so that I can think about my answers. I listen to it in the car so can’t press pause.
My tip is to find someone else to learn with you so that you can have practice conversations and keep each other motivated.
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- Sydney
- 20-01-16
Best way to learn Finnish!
I've tried so many different books and self-taught courses and this is definitely my favorite! Wish I had found it a couple years ago when I started trying to learn!
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