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Did you know that only some reptiles and birds don't parent their offspring? Except for crocodiles, all reptiles (and one family of bird species called megapodes) hatch from eggs and grow up alone, without any family. The rest of us need family if we are to survive and thrive - humans and animals alike! At FinnishPod101, we know how important family is. Therefore, we take care to teach you all the important vocabulary and phrases pertaining to family. Table of Contents Why Is It Important to Know Finnish Vocabulary about Family? Learn a New Culture? Learn its Family Vocab first How FinnishPod101 Can Help You Learn Finnish Family Terms 1. Why Is It Important to Know Finnish Vocabulary about Family? Well, if you're serious... Show more

In 1917, Finland finally gained its independence from Russia after a months-long battle. Each year, Finns celebrate freedom and solemnly commemorate those who gave their lives during this time. In this article, you’ll learn about this long battle for freedom and about how people celebrate Finnish independence. Ready? Let’s get started! 1. What is Independence Day in Finland? Independence Day commemorates the day Finland won its independence from Russia. The holiday dates to 1917 when Finland was declared a sovereign nation apart from Russia, where it had been considered a grand duchy. The battle for Finnish independence began with the February Revolution of 1917 and was further pressed with the October Revolution of... Show more

Traveling to foreign countries is nearly always an exciting, enriching, and beneficial experience. Yet, some things can be real downers, such as boredom on a lengthy flight to . Really, binge-watching onboard movies can only be interesting for so long! And jet lag - another huge downer. Did you know that jet lag is more severe when you travel from the West to the East? Well, we won't know how to beat that, but there are fortunately plenty of remedies around to investigate. To beat flight boredom, though, we may have the answer for you at FinnishPod101! Why don't you take the time to study Finnish travel phrases? We make this super easy and fun, with great downloadables, like our PDF Cheat Sheets. Quickly memorize these, and impress your ... Show more

Especially if you're planning a prolonged visit to , using the correct Finnish numbers for counting in Finnish could be very important! Number systems are the other alphabet in any language. In fact, it is a language all of its own, and it serves a multitude of excellent purposes. Table of Contents A Brief History of Counting and Number Systems Why is it Important to Learn Finnish Numbers? Learning Finnish Numbers Why Choose FinnishPod101 to Learn all about Finnish Numbers? 1. A Brief History of Counting and Number Systems 1. The Ishango Bone The origin of counting, and with it numbers, is not clear to historians. While their art showed that prehistoric man had a concept of numbers, the first indication of a formal... Show more

You're learning to speak Finnish, and it's going well. Your confidence is growing! So much so that you feel ready to share your experiences on social media—in Finnish. At Learn Finnish, we make this easy for you to get it right the first time. Post like a boss with these phrases and guidelines, and get to practice your Finnish in the process. 1. Talking about Your Restaurant Visit in Finnish Eating out is fun, and often an experience you'd like to share. Take a pic, and start a conversation on social media in Finnish. Your friend will be amazed by your language skills...and perhaps your taste in restaurants! Juha eats at a restaurant with his friends, posts an image of the group, and leaves this comment: POST Let's break down... Show more

Learn how to apologize in Finnish - fast and accurately! FinnishPod101 makes it easy for you to make amends. Start with a bonus, and download your FREE cheat sheet - How to Improve Your Finnish Skills! (Logged-In Member Only) Table of Contents Common Ways to Say Sorry in Finnish How To Refuse Something Politely in Finnish Audio Lesson - Survival Phrases "How to Say Sorry" Why You Will NOT Be Sorry For Learning Finnish through FinnishPod101 1. Common Ways to Say Sorry in Finnish Nobody’s perfect, not anywhere in the world. Everybody makes mistakes, and does and says regrettable things. Then it’s time to apologize, as saying ‘I’m sorry’ is not in vain. It can be very healing! Did you know that hearing a sincerely-meant... Show more

Have you ever been confused by other people’s body language on a trip abroad? Have you perhaps caused a few raised eyebrows yourself by using a hand gesture that was interpreted in an unexpected way? While there is a lot of overlap in how different physical gestures and expressions are interpreted around the world, there are also many cultural differences. Therefore, it’s always a good idea to do a bit of research if you’re planning to travel to a new country, including Finland! Of course, avoiding inadvertently offending someone is not the only benefit of learning Finnish hand gestures and body postures. You’ll also be able to communicate more effectively with Finnish people and feel more confident, whatever level your verbal language... Show more

Have you ever practiced your Finnish skills by talking to Finns online? Social media and online communities offer endless opportunities to connect and chat with native speakers wherever you are in the world. However, the Finnish you come across online can be a world apart from the standard Finnish you’ve been learning. It’s often peppered with slang words, abbreviations, and acronyms that will have you scratching your head repeatedly. Dictionaries aren’t of much help with internet slang either! Our guide will demystify Finnish internet slang terms so that whether you’re chatting with a Finnish friend on Messenger or taking part in a conversation on a Finnish subreddit, you can do so with more confidence. We’ll start with a general... Show more

One of the exciting parts of learning a new language is gaining the ability to look at the world through a different lens. This is especially true when it comes to untranslatable words: they are intricately linked to the culture that gave rise to them. Therefore, learning untranslatable Finnish words and expressions will deepen your understanding of Finland and Finnish people. You will also sound more fluent when you begin to use these unique Finnish words! Of course, ‘untranslatable’ is a slight misnomer: any Finnish word can be translated into English if you use enough words. What we’re talking about here are Finnish words with no English equivalent that gets the exact same idea across in one word. We’ve picked 12 contemporary... Show more

How many non-Finnish people do you know who can speak Finnish? Probably not that many! That’s why, when you meet a Finn through work, at a party, or while traveling, you can really make a lasting impression when you know how to introduce yourself in Finnish! Most Finns—especially the younger generation—can speak English pretty well (According to Wikipedia, Finland ranks as the eighth country in the world in terms of English proficiency). However, if you know how to say even just a simple phrase like "My name is" in Finnish, you can break the ice much faster when you meet someone new! Table of Contents Start with a Greeting! How to Share Basic Information About Yourself How to Talk About What You Do ... Show more