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Hellurei! We’re Ida and Klaudia, Finnish teachers excited to help you learn puhekieli—the everyday Finnish locals actually speak. Learning Finnish can feel like cracking a secret code—challenging and sometimes downward frustrating. But don’t worry, we’re here to make it easier and help you sound natural.

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#27
September 30 · 12 min
Alkaa vai aloittaa?
Aikoa, meinata, alkaa, aloittaa, ruveta, ryhtyä 👽 What’s the difference - and which one do you actually need to talk about plans, intentions, and getting things started? Want to see if you've really got them? We've created the interactive lesson based on this episode - with the dialogue script, practice questions, instant feedback, and a final score. Go to the link and try it out: https://fdd-alkaa-aloittaa.netlify.app
August 3 · 15 min
Ruokakaupassa
Mennään ruokakauppaan! In this episode you'll hear essential Finnish grocery store vocabulary, how to ask for products, and the partitive case through practical, real life examples.
June 20 · 10 min
Kesä
In this episode, it’s all about summer ☀️ Terassille, uimaan vai mökille? Learn useful Finnish summer vocabulary, how to use tykätä, nauttia and rakastaa, and the magic of the Finnish particle -pa / -pä. Oispa aina kesä.
May 20 · 10 min
Treffit
Learn how to ask someone out in Finnish, check if a time works, and cancel plans if you change your mind. We also explore some cultural differences around dating, who makes the first move, who pays, and why silence on a Finnish date isn’t as awkward as you might think.
April 9 · 14 min
Synttärit
In this episode, you’ll learn useful vocabulary for talking about birthdays, parties, and gifts, explore some cultural insights about celebrations in Finland, and finally understand how to use –lle and –lta / –ltä when talking about people.
March 26 · 12 min
Mistä?
This is the last episode in our series about Finnish locative cases. In this episode, we look at how to answer Mistä? (“from where?”). You’ll learn the key endings, useful fixed expressions, and some common verbs that require this case. Mistä sä tuut? Mistä sä tykkäät?
March 9 · 12 min
Apteekissa
In this episode you will learn how to talk about feeling sick - from the first symptoms at home to going to the pharmacy. Learn also how to describe pain using sattua, koskea and särkeä.
February 21 · 14 min
Mihin?
In this episode, we look at how to answer Mihin? (“where to?”) in Finnish: the key endings, useful fixed expressions, and some verbs that require this case. We also cover how to say “to whom". Note! It’s a follow-up to our Missä and Millä episodes, so we recommend listening to those first.
February 5 · 12 min
Ravintolassa
Join us in the restaurant 🍽️ Everything from walking in and grabbing a table to ordering like a local and mastering Finnish restaurant small talk. Learn also how to use the verb laittaa in different contexts.
January 17 · 12 min
Millä?
Learn how -lla / -llä really works in Finnish (and discover that it’s not just about location!) So, millä sä syöt pastaa? Before listening, we recommend starting with "Missä?"
S1 · E17
Dec 19, 2025 · 14 min
Missä?
Find out how to say in/on/at in Finnish (and discover that ssa/ssä and lla/llä are not just about location!) So, missä sä oot?
Nov 23, 2025 · 13 min
Salilla
November stole your energy? At least let's train your Finnish. Gym vocabulary, the -ksi ending, and the verb "säätää" which means "adjust" but also kinda "flirt" or "have a thing with someone" 🤭
Nov 5, 2025 · 11 min
Miltä marraskuu tuntuu?
Welcome to marraskuu 💀 In this episode, we talk about aistiverbit - Finnish sense verbs like tuntua, näyttää, kuulostaa, tuoksua, and maistua. We will also share some of our favorite excuses for canceling plans if all you need is to stay home with glögi and viltti.
Oct 18, 2025 · 12 min
Ko/Kö: How to Ask Questions in Finnish
How do Finns ask questions without even sounding like they're asking one? Explore ko and kö endings, vowel harmony, intonation, and when to use joko vs jooko.
S1 · E13
Oct 5, 2025 · 9 min
Vaatekaupassa
Let’s go vaatekauppaan — to the clothing store! You’ll learn what to say to shop assistants without freezing up, and even master the art of being a good makutuomari (taste judge). Warning: lots of tää and nää ahead 💀
S1 · E12
Sep 16, 2025 · 8 min
Me ollaan/Te ootte
Learn how to say we are or you (plural) are in spoken Finnish and listen to the dialogue with the examples. Ootteks te valmiita?
S1 · E11
Sep 10, 2025 · 10 min
Lentokoneessa
Flying soon? In this episode, we take you from the airport to your seat on the plane, with all the phrases you need along the way: checking in, ordering mustikkamehu, and even asking “Saanko peiton?” if you’re a real vilukissa.
#10
Aug 24, 2025 · 6 min
Miten sun matka meni?
Today’s episode takes you on a trip to Portugal! You’ll hear a natural Finnish dialogue, discover the difference between matka, reissu, and retki, and practice some past tense verbs along the way.
Aug 8, 2025 · 7 min
What does "ihan" really mean?
In this episode, we unpack the common and tricky Finnish word "ihan". Does it soften or strengthen the meaning? With examples and tips, learn how to use it naturally.
Jul 28, 2025 · 9 min
Baarissa
Heading to a Finnish bar? Learn how to order drinks, toast like a local, and handle the day after (krapula or even worse, morkkis). Kippis! 🍻

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