In this episode of 'How I Learned Finnish with Ohe,' we sit down with a special guest, Kseniia, a 27-year-old musician and singer originally from St. Petersburg. Kseniia shares her raw and inspiring journey of moving to Finland at 18 and the challenges she faced in learning Finnish. From her initial struggle with speaking Finnish and the discomfort in everyday interactions to her persistence and the unconventional methods she used to integrate and learn the language, this episode is filled with valuable insights. Kseniia opens up about her approach to overcoming fears, the importance of routine, the impact of integrating into Finnish society, and the personal milestones that have made her language learning journey unique. Join us for an honest conversation about the ups and downs of learning a new language and the strategies that led Kseniia to where she is today.🎙️ Welcome to How I Learned Finnish – with OheHelping immigrants thrive (not just survive) by mastering one of the world’s toughest languages.👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if this inspired you or made you think differently about language learning.-- Table of Contents--00:00 Overcoming Language Barriers: My Finnish Journey00:38 Introduction to the Episode and Guest01:19 Kseniia's Background and Arrival in Finland02:53 Settling in Finland and Initial Challenges05:55 Academic Pursuits and Early Language Learning10:22 Cultural Integration and Personal Growth14:13 The Turning Point: Deciding to Learn Finnish20:39 Practical Language Learning Experiences31:37 Effective Learning Strategies and Resources42:49 Reflections on Language Learning and Cultural Adaptation46:42 Unconventional Learning Methods46:59 Translating Hip Hop Lyrics50:59 Passive Learning Techniques56:01 Active Learning Strategies01:02:32 Integrating into Finnish Society01:08:52 Overcoming Challenges and Staying Motivated01:18:19 Rapid Fire Language Learning Tips01:32:53 Encouragement and Final Thoughts#HowILearnedFinnish #LearnFinnish #FinnishLanguage #FinnishPodcast #LifeInFinland #MovingToFinland #LivingInFinland #ExpatInFinland #IntegrationJourney #FinnishCulture #FinlandLife #FinlandExperience #FinnishSociety #LanguageLearningJourney #LanguageMotivation #FinnishLearner #FinnishLessons #StudyFinnish #FinnishFluency #FinnishMusic #MusicianInFinland #SingerLife #ArtistJourney #CreativeJourney #InspiringStories ##LanguageMotivation #GrowthMindset #KeepLearning #StayConsistent #LanguageTips #FluencyGoals #MotivationalPodcast #LearnLanguages

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