Finnish contains words rooted in Finnish values and culture, which can make them challenging to translate directly into English. Let’s explore some of the trickiest examples and see what they tell us about Finnish society compared to the Anglosphere.
Aiheet: English, British English
As we enter the holiday season you may have time to practise your English. Podcasts can be a great way to train your listening and comprehension skills. We present here a range of podcasts that could help develop your English, as well as inform and entertain you. All podcasts here are free of charge - no paid content is included. These podcasts are widely available on Apple podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or the other main podcast providers. Enjoy!
Aiheet: English, English language, British English, American English
In the USA and the UK there are of course many internal accents and even dialects. However, there are some standard differences between American pronunciation and British pronunciation. It can be good to know the difference and when each is used. Which variety do you prefer?
Aiheet: British English, American English, English pronunciation, wordstress
There is a curious phenomenon that takes place when friends or family from my remote hometown in the Canadian wilderness visit me here in Finland. When they are meeting my friends at a dinner party or around a table at the pub, I often end up having to take on the role as the interpreter.
Aiheet: English, communication, quiz, British English, finglish, misunderstanding, native speaker, American English, Canadian English
