Learn Finnish with CFCA Online
Language class participants must be a member of Calgary Finlandia Cultural Association (CFCA).
Visit our MEMBERSHIP page on this website for more options.
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Finnish language classes are continuing in 2026! We have three levels available: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. Beginner and intermediate classes take place on THURSDAY evenings, and advanced classes on MONDAY evenings. All classes are held online via Zoom, Teams or Google Meet. Participants should have a working microphone and camera.
Lessons are FREE with a CFCA membership. You will need a textbook (Suomen Mestari 1 or Suomen Mestari 2), available through the CFCA (approximately $100 CAD) while supplies last. Please connect with your Instructor before purchasing a textbook.
To Register or for more information, please click on the Links below
OR contact us if you require a Suomen Mestari textbook.
2026 Language Classes – Winter & Spring Programs (10 weeks)
REGISTRATION OPENS DECEMBER 1, 2025
Beginner
BEGINS: Thursday, January 8, 2026 7:00 – 8:00 pm MDT
This series consists of three sessions that build on one another. Session 1 covers chapters 1-3, session 2 covers chapters 4-6, and session 3 covers chapters 7-9 from Suomen Mestari 1.
Book: Suomen Mestari 1 Instructor: Inkeri Kankaanpaa
Intermediate
BEGINS: Thursday, January 8, 2026 8:00 – 9:00 pm MDT
Book: Suomen Mestari 1 & 2 Instructor: Inkeri Kankaanpaa
Advanced
BEGINS: Monday, January 19, 2026 7:30 pm MDT (90 minutes)
Book: Suomen Mestari 2 Instructor: Malla Paloniemi
LITTLE FINNS
Please visit THE LITTLE FINNS tab on the Menu for more information on language and culture classes for children and how to register.
EDUCATIONAL & LANGUAGE RESOURCES
- Courses for children are available through the School of Long Distance Education (SDE) available here: www.kulkurikoulu.fi
- Free Finnish educational material for children is also available here: www.varinautit.fi
- Or try the Satusaapas App- A brand new fully voiced online children’s story book for reading, teaching and learning finnish: www.satusaapas.fi
- Satusaapas App- Uudenlainen mobiilisovellus lapsille satuhetkiin, lukemisen opetteluun sekä Suomen kielen opiskeluun: www.satusaapas.fi
- Finnish language also now available to learn on the DuoLingo app available free for download on all iOS and Android devices!
- Try the Lukulumo App with over 100 Finnish children’s audiobooks available free of charge at:
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.wang.polyglutt_fi&hl=en_CA
- https://apps.apple.com/fi/app/lukulumo/id1374922977
- User ID: lukulomokoti Password: 987654321
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