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Learning Finnish
Our school is part of a global network of part-time Finnish schools.
The School promotes bilingualism within Finnish and British-Finnish
families and Finnish learning among wider community. In addition to the Finnish language, children will also have a chance to learn about Finnish culture, traditions and history and develop their sense of Finnish identity. Children of all abilities are welcome to join our classes. We have also a group for adult beginners, started in January 2010.
New students are welcome all year round. Feel free to turn up and see us in action on any school day.
If you would like to take part in our classes, fill in our online registration form in advance or register whilst visiting.
OBS! The Finnish School in the East Midlands has moved to the Robjohn Hall in Narborough on May 8 2010. The lessons start now at 2 pm
We run four groups for children:
- Music Group for under 3's - Toddlers are welcome to join the group with their parents. Toddlers learn Finnish by singing Finnish nursery rhymes and children's songs together with their parents.
- Play Group for 3 and 4 year olds - Smaller children learn Finnish through social interaction during play, listening music and doing art. They will also listen to stories in Finnish. The children learn about the familiar events and characters of Finnish childhood, such as the Moomins.
- Pre-School Group for 5 and 6 year olds - In this group teaching Finnish is slightly more formal although still playful. Social interaction with other Finnish speakers is important. The topics covered are close to the children's own world of experience, such as home, family, hobbies and food, and they reflect the annual cycle. Finnish culture and traditions are also explored.
- Junior Group for 6 to 16 year olds - School aged children primarily practise reading, writing and discussing in Finnish. The main emphasis is on learning the vocabulary and expressing oneself in Finnish. The following topics are explored amongst others: Finnish culture, traditions, numbers, weekdays, months, public holidays, weather, clothes, food and travelling.
Lessons for adult beginners
The lessons for adult beginners follow the same time table as the children's groups. The teacher is journalist Johanna Jauho.Fees
An annual membership fee is £5 per household. This entitles you to vote in the General Annual Meeting and take part in social activities.A school fee is £10 per term per child. There are two terms in every calendar year.
Adult lessons are paid in advance. The fee is £50 per term. There are two terms in every calendar year.
Last modified: September 03 2010 14:36:23.