Why get started with Berlitz Finnish language lessons for beginners

Berlitz’s beginner classes make learning Finnish for beginners much easier than before. With our immersive Berlitz Method, you will be able to use vocabulary and grammar in real-life conversations. Our beginner courses can be customized to your needs, giving you the skills to speak from the start and to open your world.

You can also choose from our different course types, depending on your lifestyle and preferences.

What will you learn in our Finnish course for beginners?

There are four proficiency levels in our beginner courses. By completing a language placement test at the beginning of your study, you will join the most suitable course for your abilities and future language goals. As you pass each of these levels, you will get more confident in your Finnish language skills and communication.

Berlitz Level 1 | CEFR Level A 1

  • Introduce yourself when meeting new people
  • Ask for directions, schedule appointments, and ask simple questions
  • Order food and discuss your favorite dishes
  • Call someone, receive and leave simple messages
  • Make purchases, ask about prices and compare them
  • Describe your work and basic tasks you do

Berlitz Level 2 | CEFR Level A 2.1

  • Discuss your favorite hobbies
  • Have simple conversations
  • Talk to medical professionals about your symptoms and order medication

Berlitz Level 3 | CEFR Level A 2.2

  • Talk about movies, music, events and buy tickets
  • Make plans and socialize
  • Discuss more complicated work-related activities and plan budgets
  • Order and describe the food at the restaurant

Berlitz Level 4 | CEFR Level A 2.3

  • Describe future plans
  • Talk about news and current events
  • Describe personal and work skills
  • Participate in social and special events

Further Finnish language levels

Finnish at the intermediate level

Attending the Finnish intermediate level course will help you to communicate in Finnish in social and professional situations. Besides being able to talk about familiar topics, you can also express your thoughts and opinions.

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Advanced and professional Finnish

In our advanced and professional Finnish course you will be able to discuss any subject in both social and professional environments. You will be capable of speaking Finnish confidently and communicating effectively with various audiences about different topics.

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Berlitz offers Finnish courses for everyone

Finnish courses for adults

We offer Finnish courses for adults who wish to learn in a natural and immersive environment. The course can also be altered according to your schedule and lifestyle.

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Finnish courses for children and teenagers

Our Finnish courses are also perfect for children and teens. As research has shown that childhood is the best time to learn a language, we help kids absorb the nuances of learning Finnish.

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Online Finnish courses

If you’re attending our online Finnish courses, you will get to experience the same immersive Berlitz Method as our in-person courses. With online lessons, you can learn Finnish from the comfort of your own home or even from abroad.

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