My first Finnish words

Master the Essentials First

Learning Finnish isn’t intimidating when you start with the right building blocks. My First Finnish Words guides you straight to the heart of the language. We’ve selected our opening lessons so you can start understanding the world around you from day one.

Your First Milestones:

• Who are we? Learn essential pronouns like Sinä (You), Me (We), and He (They) — the foundation of every conversation.

• The people around you: Identify everyone in the room, from Mies (Man) and Nainen (Woman) to Lapset (Children).

• Daily Actions: Express your basic needs with core verbs: Olen (I am), Syön (I eat), Nukun (I sleep), and the very honest En ymmärrä (I don't understand).

• Furry Friends: Meet your first animals, including Kissa (Cat), Koira (Dog), and Lintu (Bird).

Why this order?

Studies show that mastering high-frequency pronouns and everyday verbs gives you the confidence to keep going. Our 52 themed groups are built to ensure your vocabulary grows naturally, one group at a time, until you’ve mastered your first 1,000 words.

Start your Finnish journey today — one word at a time!