🌞 Finland Summer and Language Studies: Learn Finnish While Enjoying the Season

Hello Alumni!

Summer in Finland is more than just endless daylight and lakeside cottages – it’s also a great time to keep up your Finnish learning. With the cities buzzing with activities and nature inviting you to explore, there are plenty of ways to practice the language while enjoying the season.

Here are some practical ways to blend language studies with summer fun:

1. 🌳 Join Outdoor Language Cafés

During summer, many parks and outdoor spaces host language cafés, where you can practice Finnish with locals and other learners in a relaxed, social setting.

• Bring a picnic blanket, grab a coffee, and spend an hour chatting with others in Finnish.

• If there’s no organized café near you, why not create one? Invite some friends or fellow alumni and meet up in a park.

  
  

2. 📖 Read Finnish Books in the Park

Take a book to the park or beach and practice your reading skills. Choose something simple, like a children’s book or a short story collection.

• Pro tip: Read out loud. It helps with pronunciation and speaking fluency, and the trees don’t judge.

  
  

3. 🎬 Watch Finnish Films at Outdoor Screenings

Many towns and cities set up outdoor movie screenings during summer. Look for Finnish films with subtitles – it’s a fun way to improve your listening skills while getting to know Finnish culture.

• Bring a notebook to jot down new words or phrases you hear.

  
  

4. 🚲 Take a Language Walk

Explore your surroundings while practicing Finnish vocabulary. Create a list of words related to summer activities, nature, or city life.

• Challenge yourself: Try to use 10 new words during your walk. For example, say “aurinko paistaa” (the sun is shining) or “jäätelökioski” (ice cream kiosk).

5. 🛶 Language Learning on the Go

Going to the cottage or taking a weekend trip? Take some Finnish audio lessons with you.

• Practice listening while on the train, bus, or even by the lake.

• Record yourself saying new phrases and listen back – a great way to track your progress.

  
  

6. 🌸 Attend Summer Events & Markets

Summer markets, music festivals, and community fairs are perfect places to immerse yourself in Finnish language and culture.

• Strike up a simple conversation with a vendor, ask for recommendations, or just practice ordering coffee in Finnish.

  
  

Final Tip 💡

Learning a language doesn’t have to feel like work. This summer, make it part of your everyday activities – whether you’re relaxing by the lake, exploring the city, or joining a festival.

Keep it light, keep it fun, and keep speaking – even if it’s just to the seagulls. 💪🇫🇮