Finnish Lessons

Finnish Lessons

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  • Author: Pasi Sahlberg
  • Publisher: Teachers College Press
  • ISBN: 0807770884
  • Category :
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 193

“It is now time to break down the ideology of exceptionalism in the United States and other Anglo-American nations if we are to develop reforms that will truly inspire our teachers to improve learning for all our students—especially those who struggle the most. In that essential quest, Pasi Sahlberg is undoubtedly one of the very best teachers of all.” —From the Foreword by Andy Hargreaves, Lynch School of Education, Boston College Finnish Lessons is a first-hand, comprehensive account of how Finland built a world-class education system during the past three decades. The author traces the evolution of education policies in Finland and highlights how they differ from the United States and other industrialized countries. He shows how rather than relying on competition, choice, and external testing of students, education reforms in Finland focus on professionalizing teachers’ work, developing instructional leadership in schools, and enhancing trust in teachers and schools. This book details the complexity of educational change and encourages educators and policymakers to develop effective solutions for their own districts and schools.


Finnish for Foreigners

Finnish for Foreigners

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  • Author: Maija Hellikki Aaltio
  • Publisher: Mps Multimedia Incorporated DBA Selectsoft
  • ISBN: 9780884325437
  • Category : Finnish language
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 288

The second volume of the Finnish course introduces the learner to structures needed in writing, as well as speech, especially the use of participles and infinitives as substitutes for various subordinate clauses. Dialogs and narratives are without English translations and the number of new words listed for each chapter has been somewhat reduced.


From Start to Finnish

From Start to Finnish

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  • Author: Leila White
  • Publisher:
  • ISBN: 9789517921053
  • Category : Finnish language
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 212


First Finnish Reader for Beginners

First Finnish Reader for Beginners

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  • Author: Enni Saarinen
  • Publisher: Audiolego
  • ISBN:
  • Category : Foreign Language Study
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 335

The book consists of Elementary and Pre-intermediate courses with parallel Finnish-English texts. The author maintains learners' motivation with funny stories about real life situations such as meeting people, studying, job searches, working etc. The ALARM method (Approved Learning Automatic Remembering Method) utilize natural human ability to remember words used in texts repeatedly and systematically. The author composed each sentence using only words explained in previous chapters. The second and the following chapters of the Elementary course have only about 30 new words each. The book is equipped with the audio tracks. The address of the home page of the book on the Internet, where audio files are available for listening and downloading, is listed at the beginning of the book on the copyright page.


Finnish for Foreigners

Finnish for Foreigners

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  • Author: Maija-Hellikki Aaltio
  • Publisher:
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  • Category : Finnish language
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 457


Finnish: An Essential Grammar

Finnish: An Essential Grammar

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  • Author: Fred Karlsson
  • Publisher: Routledge
  • ISBN: 1134070535
  • Category : Foreign Language Study
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 417

This second edition of Finnish: An Essential Grammar has undergone profound revisions. The chapter on basic sentence structure has been rewritten and syntax has been given more space. Sections have been added on phrase types, simple clause types, and types of complex sentences. A section on discourse particles has been added. The vocabulary of the copious example sentences has been updated to give it a touch of the twenty-first century. The section on modern colloquial Finnish has been considerably expanded. Internet addresses helpful for any learner of Finnish are provided which make is possible to automatically analyse the grammatical structure of any Finnish words and sentences. It gives not only a systematic account of the structures of the written language, but also features the characteristics of colloquial Finnish. No prior knowledge is assumed on the part of the reader and grammatical rules are clearly explained without jargon. Features include: pronunciation guide, including the tendencies in present-day colloquial Finnish thorough descriptions of morphology (word structure) and syntax (sentence structure) clear rules and an abundance of concrete examples inflection tables subject index internet addresses to online software for grammatical analysis of Finnish. This is the ideal reference source both for those studying Finnish independently and for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types.


A Grammar Book of Finnish

A Grammar Book of Finnish

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  • Author: Leila White
  • Publisher:
  • ISBN: 9789511356813
  • Category :
  • Languages : en
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Finnish: An Essential Grammar

Finnish: An Essential Grammar

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  • Author: Fred Karlsson
  • Publisher: Routledge
  • ISBN: 1134623119
  • Category : Foreign Language Study
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 279

This thoroughly revised third edition of Finnish: An Essential Grammar is grounded in fundamental insights of modern linguistics and incorporates some of the latest achievements in the description of written and spoken Finnish. It gives a systematic account of the structures of the written language and offers increased attention to the key characteristics of present-day colloquial Finnish. No prior knowledge is assumed on the part of the reader and grammatical rules are clearly explained without jargon. Features of this new edition include: • pronunciation guide, including the tendencies in present-day colloquial Finnish • thorough descriptions of morphology (word structure) and syntax (sentence structure) • clear rules and an abundance of concrete examples, from both written and colloquial Finnish • updated vocabulary in the examples • an effective new scheme for detecting the morphological structure of any word form • subject index. This is the ideal reference source both for those studying Finnish independently and for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types.


The Finnish Way

The Finnish Way

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  • Author: Katja Pantzar
  • Publisher: Penguin
  • ISBN: 0143132997
  • Category : Self-Help
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 274

An engaging and practical guided tour of the simple and nature-inspired ways that Finns stay happy and healthy--including the powerful concept of sisu, or everyday courage Forget hygge--it's time to blow out the candles and get out into the world! Journalist Katja Pantzar did just that, taking the huge leap to move to the remote Nordic country of Finland. What she discovered there transformed her body, mind and spirit. In this engaging and practical guide, she shows readers how to embrace the "keep it simple and sensible" daily practices that make Finns one of the happiest populations in the world, year after year. Topics include: Movement as medicine: How walking, biking and swimming every day are good for what ails us--and best done outside the confines of a gym Natural mood boosters: Cold water swimming, steamy saunas, and other ways to alleviate stress, anxiety, insomnia, and depression Forest therapy: Why there's no substitute for getting out into nature on a regular basis Healthy eating: What the Nordic diet can teach us all about feeding body, mind and soul The gift of sisu: Why Finns embrace a special form of courage, grit and determination as a national virtue - and how anyone can dig deeper to survive and thrive through tough times. If you've ever wondered if there's a better, simpler way to find happiness and good heath, look no further. The Finns have a word for that, and this empowering book shows us how to achieve it.


Finnish Dictionary & Phrasebook

Finnish Dictionary & Phrasebook

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  • Author: Ville Kataja
  • Publisher: Hippocrene Books
  • ISBN: 9780781809566
  • Category : Foreign Language Study
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 308

This compact dictionary and phrasebook features a concise, easy-to-use grammar guide, a pronunciation table, and a handy reference section that provides the reader with the basics of the Finnish language. Also included is an introduction to the country's history as well as useful tips and practical information on how to navigate one's way through the streets, shops and restaurants of Finland.