SISU = Determination, perseverance. It means Finnish people don’t give in, and as the saying goes, “go through even a grey rock”. Sisu is also the name of a popular candy that tastes like salmiakki, salty licorice. ÄITIYSPAKKAUS = Finnish parents put their newborns in a cardboard “maternity box”. This useful Finnish invention that is usually used as the first bed for the baby has even gained attention abroad. The box is available for every expecting mum free of charge, and it…
We have published a new Finnish course: Useful Words. On this course, you will learn important linking expressions and fillers that help you become conversationally fluent in Finnish. The course includes the following topics: Expressions of time Connecting words Pronouns and others These little words will fill empty spaces, buy you some time to think and make you sound more fluent. You will also be able to write more cohesive text. LEARN FINNISH NOW WordDive TeamA mighty mix of language…
We have published a new Finnish course: Finnish for Business. On this course, you will learn how to discuss issues related to work and commerce. The course includes the following topics: Marketing Sales Strategy Logistics Projects Meetings Organisation HR Do you do business with Finns? Or maybe you are living in Finland and looking for a job. Expand your business vocabulary, boost your confidence and get ready to use Finnish at work. LEARN FINNISH NOW P.S. The new course is suitable for…
This week we have great news for those of you studying Finnish: the Comprehensive Finnish course package has been upgraded to meet our users’ individual needs better! In addition to the language basics and grammar courses, the package now includes six new courses focused on specific topics: Home and Living Shopping and Errands Traffic and Travel Health and Wellbeing Society and Environment Education and Working Life With the upgrade, it is now even easier for you to find the courses with…
I started studying Finnish with WordDive at the beginning of the summer as I was coming up on my two year anniversary with Finland. Before WordDive, my Finnish studies went through waves of motivation, including one Finnish course and some study on my own. I moved from the US to Finland because I won a place in Lahti Symphony as a flutist. My work is in Finnish, but I quickly got a grasp of the numbers before I moved here,…
“Definitely aurinko (the sun). It sounds so beautiful and reminds me of the magical AURYN talisman in The Neverending Story”, responds the Catalan Rodolfo Garrido Andrés when he is asked about his favorite Finnish word. Rodolfo started studying Finnish a couple of years ago when he started going out with a Finn. “I started to learn Finnish out of respect for him. I wouldn’t have had to, but I love languages! We are not together any more, but I have…