Description

Colloquial Finnish provides a step-by-step course in Finnish as it is written and spoken today. Combining a user-friendly approach with a thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Finnish in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required.Key features include:• progressive coverage of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills• structured, jargon-free explanations of grammar• an extensive range of focused and stimulating exercises• realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of scenarios• useful vocabulary lists throughout the text• additional resources available at the back of the book, including a full answer key, a grammar summary and bilingual glossariesBalanced, comprehensive and rewarding, Colloquial Finnish will be an indispensable resource both for independent learners and students taking courses in Finnish.