Is there any foreigner who has learned both Finnish and Swedish? I am curious as a foreigner. I speak Finnish at a B2 level, and I am taking the YKI keskitaso exam soon, but I have loved my language journey overall, so much so that I plan to continue that by learning Swedish next. I know for a lot of people this will be useless, but honestly, language learning keeps my brain sharp, and you actually get to learn many cultural elements which is fascinating.

So, I am just curious if there are any "hullu" like me who have learned both (started with Finnish and then tackled Swedish) or vice versa.

Edit: I recently visited Pietarsaari and I was surprised to see all the road signs were first in Swedish and then in Finnish. That got me interested. Cultural shock in Finland XD

Hi everyone! 😊
I moved to Finland in August and will be staying here for about 2 years. I’m looking for a winter jacket that will keep me warm but isn’t too heavy. I’d love something colourful, preferably in a vibrant orange (think autumn colours) or a bold electric blue. I’m not really into the usual black, grey or neutral-coloured winter jackets.
My budget is around €150–200, and I’d actually prefer to buy second-hand if I can find the right one.
I’ve checked Stadium, Intersport and XXL, but I haven’t found anything that matches the style I’m looking for.
So, Finnish people, where do you usually buy your winter jackets? Are there any stores or second-hand shops you’d recommend?
I’d really appreciate any recommendations!🧡💙❄️

Hey there,

My son (14) is struggling with school and I went looking for a private tutor on iTutorOnline but couldn't find anybody. I heard from my wife's friends that they had found a tutor there, but to no avail. Can anyone recommend me where we can get an online tutor from Finland? (following Finnish curriculum) Thank you!

Moi!

I recently got accepted into LUT University Mechanical Engineering program. Really I'm doing university as a backup because I'm passionate about aviation and want to seriously consider doing modular flight training and see myself in the cockpit after graduation. That said I have some questions about this route.

1. How is LUT perceived in Finland? Is it good? I applied to Aalto last year but since I sent my scores late I got auto-rejected and I didn't want to take risk that this year would be harder to get into so I accepted LUT

2. I understand that the 3 year bachelor program is considered incomplete in Finland. Can I do my masters in Aalto after finishing the bachelor program in LUT?

3. How is Blue Skies (In Lappeenranta) and what about other aviation academies in Finland?

And honestly I want the brutal truth, should I even consider Finland?

Hi, I live in Tampere and have some model kits I bought in Japan. I've sold some of them to users here before, and they can vouch for my authenticity.

All the kits I'm selling are unopened, mint, and brand new, purchased directly from Japan. Some boxes are damaged because they've been sitting in a damp attic through the winter for five years.

I can do IRL trades in Tampere or ship via Posti. If you buy just one kit, you'll have to cover the shipping costs. If you buy multiple kits, I can chip in for half of the shipping.

Here's the list of what I have. To be honest, I just want these weeb kits gone. I know they're a hard sell because a lot of model kit fans are into Gundam or Eva, but I'll risk it and take a shot anyway.

DM me if there's anything you're interested in! I'll do my best to link a video review or give you my personal opinion on certain kits based on what I've built before.

Would anyone be interested in participating in a support group? Specifically about cancer? As a caregiver or the patient? In remission or not? I am curious: are there any groups specifically for this? I searched it but couldn't find any

Hi! I recently returned to Finland after playing for some time in the Swiss leagues, and I'm now trying to better understand the domestic football scene. How do the tryout culture and winter transfer window for the Finnish lower leagues (Kakkonen/Ykkönen) actually work? Are clubs here open to direct contact, or do you always need an agent behind the scenes?
I'd love to hear from people who follow local football about how clubs usually recruit new players (especially strikers), and any tips on how best to break into this network

I don’t seem to find it anywhere, does anyone know any shops that sells it? Preferably in English.

Thank you!

(Helsinki area, but don’t mind ordering online)

Hi! Does anyone have recommendations for a good whisky advent calendar that can be shipped to Finland?

I found a few with good reviews on Master of Malt, but they don’t ship here. I know I could put one together myself, but I’d like to buy a ready-made one this time.

Has anyone bought one recently that they’d recommend? Which one did you get, and where did you order it from? Thanks!

Finnish writer and translator Henri Antikainen appears on this wacky interview show to talk about Finnish literature and some less elevated topics…

The episode is up here

I'm looking for film & music studemts: and dance specialists, for a concept project.

Basically Fennicizing pop culture artefacts like Fosse, West Side Story, Silence of the Lambs, Apocalypse Now, & the infamous "Eric Prydz Call on Me" dancers.

https://youtu.be/qetW6R9Jxs4?is=KZgGwUKLWySdd2A9

Can it be done?