Finnish Language Courses

フィンランド語講座

We organize beginner, intermediate, and conversation-level courses throughout the year, offered both online and in-person.

Courses in Spring 2026

In-Person Courses on Fridays

  • Finnish Basics Course 3: Jan 23, 30; Feb 6, 13, 20
  • Finnish Intermediate Course: Mar 6, 13, 27; Apr 10, 17
  • Conversation Course: Apr 24; May 8, 15, 22, 29

Online Courses on Thursdays (Zoom)

  • Finnish Basics Course 1: Jan 29; 5, Feb 12, 19, 26
  • Finnish Basics Course 2: Mar 5, 12, 26; Apr 2, 9
  • Conversation Course: Apr 16, 23; May 7, 21, 28

Instructors Raija Hashimoto and Raija Okuda

"We are both originally from Finland and have lived in Japan for many years. We were colleagues at Tokai University. We are very old friends. It’s always nice for us to speak Finnish together. See you in class!"

Textbook

Finnish Basics 10 Lessons, authors Raija Okuda, Kikue Noro and Raija Hashimoto

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