Language Archives

How to be Finnish in Swedish

We ask a Swedish-speaking Finnish journalist for an insider’s view of what Swedish (which is an official language in Finland) means to the country.

We meet Riikka Pulkkinen, whose novels earn her a place in the upper ranks of young Finnish authors.

A city called Theft, a bay on Water Lake, a town called Crash: translating Finnish place-names yields entertaining results.

On iPhone or internet, Nordic Food Glossary brings you all things edible in an array of Nordic languages.

Read part two of our popular article asking people what tried-and-true tips and textbooks they’re using to master Finnish.

Learning Finnish is far from impossible! We ask people what books and strategies they are using to master the language.

Twist your tongue with ten useful expressions in the language spoken by northern Finland’s indigenous Sámi people.

In honour of Sámi National Day (Feb 6), we visit Helsinki’s only Sámi daycare and also look at how Sámi TV is expanding.