Finnish Lesson 7: Social Media & Spoken Language

In this lesson, you’ll learn:

• Spoken Language Basics
  Discover how Finnish changes in casual speech—like “Minä olen” becoming “Mä oon”—making conversations smoother, faster, and easier!

• Text Talk & Slang
  Decode common text abbreviations and Finnish twists on English internet lingo like LOL, emt (“I don’t know”), and kewl.

• Filler Words for Natural Conversations
  Get familiar with expressive fillers like eiku, mutku, niinku, and tiiäksä to sound more fluent and authentic.

• Finnish Dialects
  Uncover the fascinating world of over 40 Finnish dialects, including Helsinki Slang (“Stadin slangi”), and learn how regional differences shape the way people speak across the country.

• Why It Matters
  Mastering how Finnish is really used in everyday life will help you connect better with native speakers and feel more confident using the language in informal settings.