looking for someone to teach me Finnish...

**syite** · 06-28-2013, 07:48 PM

While listening to Pretty Green Onions I decided to learn the lyrics, however that lead me to Ievan Polkka and an appreciation for the Finnish language. So I decided, why learn lyrics to a song in a different language that I would never really understand, when I could just learn the language as a whole.
So if there is anyone in the FFR community that knows Finnish and wouldn't mind teaching me to read and write this beautiful language I would be greatly appreciative.

-sidenote- I would like to learn to speak it as well but that can come in time.
Thank you for any help provided.

-syite

**qqwref** · 06-28-2013, 07:51 PM

Isn't Ievan Polkka gibberish? I was pretty sure it had no actual meaning.

Finnish is a cool language, though. If you really do wanna spend years working on it, good luck, it'll be fun!

**j-rodd123** · 06-28-2013, 07:52 PM

Choofers · 06-28-2013, 07:53 PM

i think it's funny that people think they can simply pick up a language

**Jonlovesddr** · 06-28-2013, 07:57 PM

hinga dinga durgen there you just learned finnish

**syite** · 06-28-2013, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Choofers

i think it's funny that people think they can simply pick up a language

I know one can't just 'pick up' a language, it takes work and real determination. But I do seriously want to learn.

Choofers · 06-28-2013, 08:06 PM

start taking classes

**XelNya** · 06-28-2013, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qqwref

Isn't Ievan Polkka gibberish? I was pretty sure it had no actual meaning.

Finnish is a cool language, though. If you really do wanna spend years working on it, good luck, it'll be fun!

http://www.lyricsmania.com/ievan_pol...s_loituma.html

It's an online translation but point is, it isn't quite gibberish.

ilikexd · 06-28-2013, 08:16 PM

Take classes for sure, and supplement it with an hour of extra study (internet, dictionary, etc.) a few times a week.

Idk what you can expect to get here.

**Bluearrowll** · 06-28-2013, 08:29 PM

As someone who wants to learn languages of places I travel to myself, some advice I can give is to expose yourself to as much of the language of choice as possible. This means listening to music, watching movies, perhaps even changing the language of your computer.

Music and movies are important because you listen to Finnish verbose. Hearing and understanding structure and tones is essential in that it can help you "make out" sentences even if you have never seen a word or two before.

Depending on your choice of music, here are some Finnish songs that you may like:

Stam1na - Puolikas Ihminen

Kotiteollisuus - Helvetistä Itään

Finntroll - Svart Djup

Miljoonasade - Marraskuu

Happoradio - Unelmia Ja Toimistohommia

Apulanta - Maanantai

Let me know if you need any more, I've got lots.

Cheers,

DotKritic · 06-28-2013, 08:47 PM

**ReikonKeiri** · 06-28-2013, 08:49 PM

from those lyrics

"nyyhkyytteek"

wat

korny · 06-28-2013, 09:21 PM

Good luck. Next to Japanese it is among the hardest languages for English speakers to learn. Rosetta Stone is a bit pricey but way worth it i have it for mandarin and Japanese. You have a private tutor online you can schedule video chats with and they are most always native speakers. Not to mention the online community that allows you to constantly practice your language with others trying to learn the same one. Also has a top botch recording system that tells you how well you're pronouncing.

**qqwref** · 06-28-2013, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XelNya

http://www.lyricsmania.com/ievan_pol...s_loituma.html

It's an online translation but point is, it isn't quite gibberish.

I looked into it and the part that was used in the Loituma Girl animation, from the original song by Loituma, was a part of the song that was indeed gibberish, although most of the rest of the song had legit lyrics and a story. Of course, the Miku version is entirely gibberish.

**Hateandhatred** · 06-29-2013, 02:34 AM

I can probably help. I can teach you basic rules, some grammar and stuff, as well as pronunciation (I'm not a speaker but I'm better than a neophyt, and I pretty much master the pronunciation which really isn't hard at all). I also know a bunch of very fluent people! PM me if interested.

On this website, Samwais is an active Finnish speaker. You can also try with Laggy, maybe he still lurks.

**Hateandhatred** · 06-29-2013, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluearrowll

As someone who wants to learn languages of places I travel to myself, some advice I can give is to expose yourself to as much of the language of choice as possible. This means listening to music, watching movies, perhaps even changing the language of your computer.

Music and movies are important because you listen to Finnish verbose. Hearing and understanding structure and tones is essential in that it can help you "make out" sentences even if you have never seen a word or two before.

Depending on your choice of music, here are some Finnish songs that you may like:

Stam1na - Puolikas Ihminen

Kotiteollisuus - Helvetistä Itään

Finntroll - Svart Djup

Miljoonasade - Marraskuu

Happoradio - Unelmia Ja Toimistohommia

Apulanta - Maanantai

Let me know if you need any more, I've got lots.

Cheers,

How could you forget Munamies' Pomppufiilis??????

**smartdude1212** · 06-29-2013, 03:13 AM

I know a guy who speaks Finnish, and it was always incredible listening to the language. I have zero knowledge, but as one who loves learning languages, I wish you luck!

06-28-2013, 07:48 PM	#1
syite Dreifach-Eins# 372.9 Join Date: Aug 2007 Age: 32 Posts: 154	looking for someone to teach me Finnish... While listening to Pretty Green Onions I decided to learn the lyrics, however that lead me to Ievan Polkka and an appreciation for the Finnish language. So I decided, why learn lyrics to a song in a different language that I would never really understand, when I could just learn the language as a whole. So if there is anyone in the FFR community that knows Finnish and wouldn't mind teaching me to read and write this beautiful language I would be greatly appreciative. -sidenote- I would like to learn to speak it as well but that can come in time. Thank you for any help provided. -syite

06-28-2013, 07:51 PM	#2
qqwref stepmania archaeologist Join Date: Aug 2005 Age: 34 Posts: 4,090	Re: looking for someone to teach me Finnish... Isn't Ievan Polkka gibberish? I was pretty sure it had no actual meaning. Finnish is a cool language, though. If you really do wanna spend years working on it, good luck, it'll be fun! __________________ Best AAA: Policy In The Sky [Oni] (81) Best SDG: PANTS (86) Best FC: Future Invasion (93)

06-28-2013, 07:52 PM	#3
j-rodd123 End of the road Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada Age: 31 Posts: 3,692	Re: looking for someone to teach me Finnish... lol

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Choofers FFR Player Join Date: Dec 2008 Age: 33 Posts: 6,205	Re: looking for someone to teach me Finnish... i think it's funny that people think they can simply pick up a language __________________

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Jonlovesddr h Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,631	Re: looking for someone to teach me Finnish... hinga dinga durgen there you just learned finnish __________________

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Choofers FFR Player Join Date: Dec 2008 Age: 33 Posts: 6,205	Re: looking for someone to teach me Finnish... start taking classes __________________

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ilikexd Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,205	Re: looking for someone to teach me Finnish... Take classes for sure, and supplement it with an hour of extra study (internet, dictionary, etc.) a few times a week. Idk what you can expect to get here.

06-28-2013, 08:29 PM	#10
Bluearrowll ⊙▃⊙ Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: I live in the last place where you Look. Age: 31 Posts: 7,376	Re: looking for someone to teach me Finnish... As someone who wants to learn languages of places I travel to myself, some advice I can give is to expose yourself to as much of the language of choice as possible. This means listening to music, watching movies, perhaps even changing the language of your computer. Music and movies are important because you listen to Finnish verbose. Hearing and understanding structure and tones is essential in that it can help you "make out" sentences even if you have never seen a word or two before. Depending on your choice of music, here are some Finnish songs that you may like: Stam1na - Puolikas Ihminen Kotiteollisuus - Helvetistä Itään Finntroll - Svart Djup Miljoonasade - Marraskuu Happoradio - Unelmia Ja Toimistohommia Apulanta - Maanantai Let me know if you need any more, I've got lots. Cheers, __________________ 1st in Kommisar's 2009 SM Tournament 1st in I Love You`s 2009 New Year`s Tournament 3rd in EnR's Mashfest '08 tournament 5th in Phynx's Unofficial FFR Tournament 9th in D3 of the 2008-2009 4th Official FFR Tournament 10th in D5 of the 2010 5th Official FFR Tournament 10th in D6 of the 2011-2012 6th Official FFR Tournament FMO AAA Count: 71 FGO AAA Count: 10 Bluearrowll = The Canadian player who can not detect awkward patterns. If it's awkward for most people, it's normal for Terry. If the file is difficult but super straight forward, he has issues. If he's AAAing a FGO but then heard that his favorite Hockey team was losing by a point, Hockey > FFR PS: Cool AAA's Terry - I Love You An Alarm Clock's Haiku beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep - ieatyourlvllol Last edited by Bluearrowll; 06-28-2013 at 08:32 PM..

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06-28-2013, 09:21 PM	#13
korny It's Saint Pepsi bitch Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dallas, tx Age: 34 Posts: 4,385	Re: looking for someone to teach me Finnish... Good luck. Next to Japanese it is among the hardest languages for English speakers to learn. Rosetta Stone is a bit pricey but way worth it i have it for mandarin and Japanese. You have a private tutor online you can schedule video chats with and they are most always native speakers. Not to mention the online community that allows you to constantly practice your language with others trying to learn the same one. Also has a top botch recording system that tells you how well you're pronouncing.

06-29-2013, 02:34 AM	#15
Hateandhatred "The Quebec Steparatist." Join Date: Feb 2011 Age: 33 Posts: 1,943	Re: looking for someone to teach me Finnish... I can probably help. I can teach you basic rules, some grammar and stuff, as well as pronunciation (I'm not a speaker but I'm better than a neophyt, and I pretty much master the pronunciation which really isn't hard at all). I also know a bunch of very fluent people! PM me if interested. On this website, Samwais is an active Finnish speaker. You can also try with Laggy, maybe he still lurks. __________________

06-29-2013, 03:13 AM	#17
smartdude1212 2 is poo Join Date: Sep 2005 Age: 32 Posts: 6,687	Re: looking for someone to teach me Finnish... I know a guy who speaks Finnish, and it was always incredible listening to the language. I have zero knowledge, but as one who loves learning languages, I wish you luck!

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