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The secret of Finnish schools
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The secret of Finnish schools

The principal of Helsinki’s German School tells us how to utilise the best sides of two school systems in one school.

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In search of Finland’s longest word
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In search of Finland’s longest word

We scoured the forests for Finland’s longest word – and we may never understand the full implications of our discovery.

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Finnish made easy: Learn the local lingo
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Finnish made easy: Learn the local lingo

A teacher tells us the keys to picking up Finnish. Among them is a fearless, positive approach.

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Finnish phrases to put in your pocket
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Finnish phrases to put in your pocket

The free service Hei Finland, accessible on your mobile device or computer, provides you with Finnish expressions for social, business and emergency situations.

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Who’s afraid of Finnish?
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Who’s afraid of Finnish?

Let’s have a word about the origins and idiosyncrasies of the Finnish language.

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The Finnish pain of the profane
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The Finnish pain of the profane

Can the same word be profane and profound? We check up on Finnish swearing habits.

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Aimo Sori, what’s your name?
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Aimo Sori, what’s your name?

Discover the hidden meanings behind the names of some famous and not-so-famous Finns.

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J.V. Snellman: Where would Finland be without him?
A flag is visible behind a statue of a sitting man.
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J.V. Snellman: Where would Finland be without him?

Philosopher, scholar, journalist and politician Johan Vilhelm Snellman played a uniquely important role in forming the Finnish national identity.

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