During your studies at Karelia UAS you will have a great opportunity to study Finnish language. Karelia UAS offers plenty of courses for you to choose from and to study Finnish right from the first semester. It is very important to start studying Finnish language already in the beginning or your studies. Knowing Finnish language is essential for your integration and future employment in Finland. You will have an info session on Finnish language studies in the beginning of the semester and you can always contact the Finnish language teachers to learn more.
As an exchange student you will get a taste of Finnish language and culture as well!
There are plenty of options to start learning Finnish language online already before your arrival.
Here are some tips:
- Mobile app
- Vocabulary, phrases, grammar, speaking, listening, reading, writing
- Basics: phrases, alphabet, numbers
- Videos
- Course by University of Helsinki
- Useful vocabulary, phrases and grammar for students
- Videos of different themes – watch, listen and learn
Where to study Finnish in Joensuu?
International House Joensuu offers Finnish language courses free of charge. Please check the courses and timetable on the IHJ website.
Joensuu Community College also offers Finnish language courses on different levels throughout the year. Please check the courses and timetable on their website.
Many organizations also arrange Finnish language courses and the Joensuu city library organizes a language café.
If you want to study independently, please ask your Finnish language teacher for tips. You can search for online courses in the Finnish Courses service.