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Autumn 2024 language and communication skills
University staff and doctoral researchers can attend language and communication training targeted jointly at the staff of higher education institutions in the capital region. The training is part of the KiViTa (collaboration in language and communication teaching in the capital region) project of the higher education institutions, https://kivita.fi/en/home-page/kivita-for-personnel.
The selection is increasingly extensive: 41 training options of varying durations will be primarily organised over remote connections
Below you will find information on how to support your language development.
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Being able to speak and understand Finnish is important to fully enjoy life, leisure and social relations in the country. Language is also key to accessing general information and understanding the local culture. Knowing Finnish helps many international talents find employment in Finland. Finnish language skills are particularly important for career progression. Language skills help to integrate in the communities around you - an understanding of the language promotes a sense of belonging and reduces feelings of being an outsider.
Even a basic knowledge of the local languages makes it easier to function in everyday life and to establish social relationships. In Finland, you can get by well in English at first, but over time Finnish language skills will become more important. It is therefore a good idea to start learning Finnish as soon as you arrive in Finland.
The Finnish language may be slightly different from the languages you have studied before. But don't be alarmed - as you learn more Finnish, you'll find that there's a lot of logic and clarity in the language.
Aalto university supports new staff members integration to Finland by offering them and their family members a possibility to attend Finnish language courses. During the language courses you will learn the principles of the language as well as get familiar with the cultural aspects of Finland.
Autumn 2024 Finnish language training will be organized in cooperation between higher education institutions in the capital region.
The best way to learn Finnish is to combine language courses and the use of the language in your everyday life. Here are some ideas of how you can get started:
Autumn 2024 English language training will be organized in cooperation between higher education institutions in the capital region.
Autumn 2024 Swedish language training will be organized in cooperation between higher education institutions in the capital region.
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