Autumn group
- 3 Nov 2026 – 4 Feb 2027, no classes 21 Dec – 3 Jan
- Tuesday and Thursday 17:30–19:00
- Classroom 1, central Turku
FinnishLevel A1Evening course
Finnish A1 evening course: your first steps in Finnish
Twelve weeks of Tuesday and Thursday evenings for complete beginners. You learn the Finnish you need straight away in Turku, at the shop, on the bus, at the health centre and with the neighbours, and you speak from the very first lesson.
Who this course is for
- You have just moved to Turku, or you are about to.
- You know no Finnish yet, or only “moi” and “kiitos”.
- You want a steady pace that fits around work or studies.
- You would like an English explanation when the grammar gets tricky.
After 12 weeks you can
- introduce yourself and talk about your family, work and home
- shop, order food and ask for prices and directions
- follow simple announcements on the bus and the train
- book an appointment and fill in a simple form
- write a short message to a colleague or a neighbour
Twelve weeks, step by step
Every two weeks has its own theme, so you can feel the progress. Each lesson mixes speaking, listening and a small piece of grammar.
- Weeks 1–2“Moi, olen…”Sounds, greetings, numbers and introducing yourself.
- Weeks 3–4At the shopFood, prices and just enough of the partitive case to buy bread.
- Weeks 5–6Getting aroundBuses, directions, telling the time and the first location cases.
- Weeks 7–8Home and familyWhere you live, who you live with and what your week looks like.
- Weeks 9–10Health and servicesAppointments, the pharmacy and short phone calls.
- Weeks 11–12Free time and reviewHobbies and weather, a relaxed speaking check and coffee with pulla.
Next groups
Spring group
- 9 Feb – 13 May 2027, no classes in the winter-holiday week
- Tuesday and Thursday 17:30–19:00
- Classroom 1, central Turku
Dates and places are sample data for this demo website.
Questions about Finnish A1
Do I need any Finnish before the course?
No. A1 starts with the alphabet and pronunciation. If you already know some basics, the free trial class will show whether A1 or A2 suits you better.
Is there homework?
About an hour a week: short listening tasks, a few written exercises and one small speaking task you record on your phone. It is optional, but it makes a real difference.
What comes after A1?
Most students continue straight to Finnish A2: Everyday Finnish on Monday and Wednesday evenings. From there, Finnish B1 prepares you for working life and the YKI test.
Ready for your first “moi”?
Join a real A1 lesson for free, meet Aino and the group, and decide afterwards.