The Finking Cap Club
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Does any of this sound familiar to you?
You're learning Finnish and...

  • You want exposure to practical examples of Finnish
  • you would like your Finnish to be more expressive
  • you're confused by the differences between spoken and standard Finnish
  • you wish you had someone to help you navigate the world of Finnish

Join us in the Finking Cap Club

– a membership site for Finnish learners

As a member, you get access to:

Grammar courses

Want to learn the Finnish cases once and for all? Want to practise the word types and verb tenses? Are you ready for the Finnish participles? Get access to a growing library of grammar videos and exercises.

Practical Finnish lessons

  • Build up your vocabulary and learn new expressions topic by topic.
  • Improve your listening skills with the help of authentic Finnish content. You will learn to spot the differences between spoken and standard Finnish.
  • Read and listen to short stories in different learner levels, both in spoken and in standard Finnish, supported by images and annotations.

Discussion forum

Ask questions and chat about the courses with me and other learners – or practise writing in Finnish!

Online group lessons

Join our regular Zoom meetups and practise your spoken Finnish! We have

  • a group for beginners/false beginners
  • a group for those who want to talk about Finnish TV-series and news articles – in Finnish, of course! There’s usually a task to complete beforehand.

At the moment, the lessons take place on Tuesdays (beginner/false beginner level) and Wednesdays at 6pm or 7pm Finnish time. If you have any specific questions about the lessons, don’t hesitate to contact me via the form (scroll down).

What kind of content is there?

  • Over 250 videos
  • Annotated texts with audio
  • Vocabulary flashcards with audio by a native Finnish speaker
  • Exercises

The Finking Cap Club will help you to:

Challenge yourself

by learning through real-life Finnish language content.

Make connections

between the spoken and standard varieties of Finnish

Learn nuances

by reading, listening and examining Finnish that is actually used

Scale your learning

by tackling grammar structures that make a difference

What my students say about the Finking Cap Club courses:

Emmi covers a lot of what you see on signs around town - both advertisements and permanent signage. I haven’t found any other resource that does this - being able to read the messages on the tram stops, the grocery, and on pinned up notices really helps you stay connected to the world you are living in and helps reinforce the vocabulary you have learned. Although Finns are very generous about speaking English, when you can read the signs without Google Translate you can learn a lot about events and information you might have otherwise missed!
Mary Pat ReeveBioinformatician
I just registered, this is so far the best resource I have for learning Finnish. I love the idea of interactive learning, the step by step breakdown of puhekieli in a realistic context is invaluable. Emmi is such a magical teacher. This is awesome!
Jellene Khoh
Jellene Khoh
I was already studying Finnish and living in Finland when I found the Case by Case Finnish course. For me, as a Portuguese speaking person, understanding the cases in Finnish was the hardest thing. Studying Finnish with a native teacher that can explain the intricate parts of the language in great English was decisive for me, I gained the confidence I needed and started to understand how the language works, I was thinking for myself and not just repeating rules from a book. The materials are great and easy to understand, Emmi is very patient and has great teaching skills (and also a huge sense of humour!)! This course is something that I will keep revising for many years until I can really master the Finnish language.
Larissa KämäräinenStudent
I find it really useful to have both an overarching larger-scale course (like the Case by Case module) as well as the Quick Wins, as it feels like you’re gaining both a deeper understanding of the language as a whole as well as words and phrases that are very easy to work into everyday conversation. It’s really exciting to recognize a concept I learned in Case by Case in the Quick Wins, and they work very well together!
Emma DalyStudent
I have been learning Finnish by myself with various books for a while with small success - reading and writing are ok but I was very nervous about speaking Finnish. I discovered Finking Cap (Emmi) through Instagram and had a look at the lessons, courses, video & content on the website (there is content in a flash cards app too!). There are regular video calls where you can talk to other students & Emmi to help broaden your understanding, vocabulary, listening & speaking skills. I love the video content because the way the words, sounds, grammar, etc. is explained makes it easy to understand and further your skills. Since joining Finking Cap & using all the resources available, my confidence has grown and I’ve spoken Finnish in restaurants & shops (this is a big thing for me!). I’m a big fan of Finking Cap and I would recommend it to anyone learning Finnish or someone who is brushing up on their Finnish language skills! Sophie
Sophie
You have been very helpful and I really enjoy learning in this context, it suits me very well. You are a talented, kind, caring teacher that helps people learn in a comfortable, supportive environment. This is exactly what I needed.
Sofia Polykretifrom Greece
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Finking Cap Club is for you if...

  • you live or are planning to live in Finland and want exposure to practical examples of the language
  • you enjoy independent study at your own pace
  • you want to tie in the grammar and real-word context of the Finnish language
  • you want the chance to speak Finnish in a relaxed and supportive environment
  • You know learning Finnish is a marathon and requires regular exposure to the language
  • you have strong English skills - I explain a lot of the Finnish peculiarities by comparing it with English

Membership Pricing

Monthly

membership
€ 25 Monthly
  • All Finnish courses
  • Community
  • Online group sessions
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Yearly

membership
€ 225 Yearly
  • All Finnish courses
  • Community
  • A year of online group lessons
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Save 75€

FAQ

I sure do! I’m constantly adding to the content library.

Yes, of course! Just talk to your employer and tell them you’ve found a flexible way to learn Finnish. I can send them an invoice for the yearly membership fee, or you can sign up for a monthly or a yearly subscription using a company payment card. Please email me at emmi@finkingcap.com with more details.

If you need to book private lessons to go with the subscription, that is possible, too.

You’ll keep the same price you signed up for if you stay on. If you pause or cancel your subscription and there has been a price change, the new price will apply when you come back.

Yes, you either pay month by month or yearly, and you can cancel anytime. You will, of course, remain a member until the end of the paid period.

Usually 1 beginner/false beginner session per week, and 1 session for anyone who feels ready to discuss TV shows or articles in Finnish!

There may be weeks off with no lessons, but there may also be times when I offer extra sessions, for example to walk you through a particular lesson on the website.

Yes, absolutely! There’s plenty of content for independent learners. You can join and use the content and learn independently, taking a break whenever you need.

And even if you don’t attend our Zoom meetings, you’ll benefit from the reading tips and vocabulary that I send out before the Zoom lessons.

Got questions? I'd love to hear from you!

You can also request for a Zoom or Skype meeting with me and have a look around the membership site.

About me

  • I am Emmi, a Finn living in Helsinki.
  • I've been teaching Finnish online for 5 years - this is my dream job!
  • I lived in the UK and in France for several years and learned to embrace the culture shock.
  • I've loved languages since I was little - didn't think I'd end up becoming a language teacher, though!
  • I walk and talk in my sleep (mostly in Finnish!).

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