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Finnish Vocabulary - Education

Hi Finnish learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be exploring the vocabulary related to education in Finnish. Education is an important aspect of life, and learning the Finnish language will be even more fun with cultural information and interesting facts!

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Educational System in Finland

Before we dive into the vocabulary, let us explore the educational system in Finland. Finland's education system is considered one of the best in the world. It is based on trusting and empowering teachers, and every child has equal opportunities for education. Children start primary school at the age of 7 and continue until they are 16 years old. After that, they can choose to either continue with upper secondary school (lukio) or vocational school (ammattioppilaitos).

Now that we have an overview of the Finnish educational system. Let us learn some of the essential vocabulary related to education!

Vocabulary

Primary & Secondary Education

Here are some essential words related to primary and secondary education:

Finnish	Pronunciation	English
koulu	/koulu/	school
oppilas	/ɔpːiɫɑs/	student
opettaja	/o.pet.tɑ.jA/	teacher
tunti	/tunti/	lesson
loma	/lo.ma/	holiday
tentti	/tɛn.ti/	exam
arvosana	/ɑr.vo.sɑ.nɑ/	grade

Here is a dialogue to practice:

• Person 1: Mikä on suosikki aineesi koulussa? (What is your favorite subject in school?)
• Person 2: Matematiikka. Saan hyviä arvosanoja matematiikassa. (Mathematics. I get good grades in math.)

Higher Education

Here are some words related to higher education:

Finnish	Pronunciation	English
yliopisto	/y.lio.pist.o/	university
korkeakoulu	/kor.ke.ɑ.kou.lu/	higher education institution
tiedekunta	/ti.e.de.kun.tɑ/	faculty
kandidaatti	/kɑn.di.dɑt.ti/	bachelor's degree
maisteri	/mɑis.tɛ.ri/	master's degree

Here is a dialogue to practice:

• Person 1: Mihin yliopistoon haluat hakea? (Which university do you want to apply to?)
• Person 2: Helsingin yliopistoon. (To the University of Helsinki.)

Other Vocabulary

Here are some other words related to education:

Finnish	Pronunciation	English
tutkimus	/tut.ki.mus/	research
luentosali	/lu.en.to.sa.li/	lecture hall
opiskelija-asunto	/o.pis.ke.li.jɑ.as.un.to/	student housing
stipendi	/stip.en.di/	scholarship
opintopiste	/o.pin.topis.te/	credit point

Here is a dialogue to practice:

• Person 1: Oletko hakenut stipendiä opiskeluun? (Have you applied for a scholarship for your studies?)
• Person 2: Kyllä, olen hakenut muutamaan eri yliopistoon. (Yes, I have applied to a few different universities.)

Fun Fact

Did you know that in Finland, teachers are highly respected and celebrated? They have their own day called "Opettajien päivä," which is celebrated on the first Thursday of October. It is a day to thank and appreciate teachers for their hard work and dedication to education.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have learned some of the essential vocabulary related to education in Finnish! Keep practicing by using it in your daily life, and don't forget to explore Polyglot Club website to find native speakers to practice your Finnish with. Remember, learning a language is not just about memorizing words but also about building connections and understanding a culture. Keep exploring and have fun! 😊

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Sources

• Finnish - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com
• Learn Finnish - Free WordPower on the App Store

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