Book Description:
A highly rated book, this is the ideal reference grammar for the student of Finnish. It gives a systematic account of the structures of the written language and also features the characteristics of colloquial Finnish as spoken in Helsinki and its surroundings.
Teach Yourself Finnish by Terttu Leney (book and cassette combo)
Book Description:
Although it is aimed at those with no previous knowledge, this course is equally suitable for anyone wishing to brush up existing skills and aims to help users progress from the basics to understanding, speaking and writing Finnish with confidence. Key structures and vocabulary are introduced in 18 thematic units progressing from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations to talking about work and driving in Finland. There are plenty of exercises to practise the language as it is introduced and tips throughout to help with pronunciation and grammar. Retaining the tried and tested structure of the lessons, the course has been updated to reflect changes such as the introduction of the euro.