Daily lifeShopping at the grocery store
Find products, ask about prices and pay at the checkout.
You might say“Anteeksi, missä maito on?”
Rehearse real life in Finland, in Finnish
Each scenario has clear goals, the phrases you need and a conversation partner who reacts to you. Practise until the real thing feels familiar.
Which real-life situations can you practise in Finnish?
SimuCoach has 25 role-play scenarios based on everyday life in Finland: dealing with authorities such as Kela, DVV, Migri, the Tax Administration and the police; health situations at the health centre, pharmacy, dentist and child health clinic (neuvola); family life with school and daycare; work and job interviews; and daily tasks such as banking, renting a flat and picking up a parcel.
Each scenario lists its goals and key phrases, and the conversation partner reacts to what you actually say, so you can rehearse a call or a visit before it happens.
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Prepare
See the goals and a handful of key phrases, with translations in your language.
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Talk
Speak or type. The partner answers naturally and keeps the scene moving.
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Review
Get a short summary: goals reached, corrections and better ways to say it.
Daily life
Daily lifeReturning an item
Return a faulty product and ask for an exchange or a refund.
You might say“Haluaisin palauttaa tämän.”
Daily lifeOpening a bank account
Book a meeting, bring the right documents and ask about online banking codes.
You might say“Haluaisin avata pankkitilin.”
Daily lifeBuying a travel card
Ask about zones, monthly tickets and how to load the card.
You might say“Paljonko kuukausilippu maksaa?”
Daily lifeGetting a library card
Register at the library and ask how borrowing works.
You might say“Voinko saada kirjastokortin?”
Daily lifePicking up a parcel
Collect a parcel with a pickup code and solve a small problem.
You might say“Minulla on noutokoodi.”
Daily lifeCalling building maintenance
Report a broken tap or a cold radiator and agree on a time.
You might say“Keittiön hana vuotaa.”
Daily lifeViewing a rental flat
Ask about rent, the deposit, the sauna and when you can move in.
You might say“Kuuluuko vesi vuokraan?”
HealthAt the pharmacy
Describe simple symptoms and buy over-the-counter medicine.
You might say“Minulla on kurkku kipeä.”
HealthCalling the health centre
Introduce yourself, explain the problem and book an appointment.
You might say“Haluaisin varata ajan lääkärille.”
HealthAt the doctor’s
Explain your symptoms, answer questions and understand the instructions.
You might say“Olen ollut sairaana kolme päivää.”
HealthAt the dentist’s
Describe tooth pain and talk about the treatment and its cost.
You might say“Hammasta särkee.”
HealthCalling the medical helpline 116117
Explain an urgent but non-emergency problem and follow the advice.
You might say“Lapsella on korkea kuume.”
HealthAt the child health clinic (neuvola)
Talk with the nurse about your child’s growth, sleep and vaccinations.
You might say“Hän nukkuu huonosti.”
Family & schoolMeeting your child’s teacher
Talk about progress, homework and friends, and how you can help at home.
You might say“Miten lapseni pärjää koulussa?”
Family & schoolStarting daycare
Agree on routines, food, naps and what to bring on the first day.
You might say“Mitä lapsen pitää tuoda mukana?”
Family & schoolTelling school your child is ill
Call or message the school and explain the absence.
You might say“Lapseni on tänään kipeänä.”
AuthoritiesAt the Kela office
Ask about benefits, documents and how to apply online.
You might say“Mitä liitteitä hakemukseen tarvitaan?”
AuthoritiesExtending a residence permit
Book a visit, bring the documents and answer questions about your stay.
You might say“Haluaisin jatkaa oleskelulupaani.”
AuthoritiesGetting a tax card
Ask for a tax card for a new job and understand your tax rate.
You might say“Tarvitsen verokortin uutta työtä varten.”
AuthoritiesRegistering your address at DVV
Register a move and make sure your post finds you.
You might say“Haluaisin tehdä muuttoilmoituksen.”
AuthoritiesReporting a lost wallet to the police
Describe what was lost, when and where, and what is inside.
You might say“Kadotin lompakkoni eilen.”
WorkMeeting at employment services
Discuss your work history, education and job-search plan.
You might say“Olen koulutukseltani insinööri.”
WorkJob interview
Present yourself, your strengths and answer common interview questions.
You might say“Minulla on kolmen vuoden kokemus.”
Social lifeMeeting a neighbour
Greet a neighbour, make small talk and invite them for coffee.
You might say“Tervetuloa taloon! Tuletko kahville?”
Questions and answers
How do I prepare for a phone call in Finnish?
Write down your goal, learn three or four key phrases and rehearse the call out loud. Useful rescue phrases are “Voisitteko puhua hitaammin?” (Could you speak more slowly?) and “Voisitteko toistaa?” (Could you repeat?). Role-playing the call first makes the real one much easier.
Can I practise a Kela or Migri visit in Finnish?
Yes. SimuCoach has scenarios for the Kela office, extending a residence permit at Migri, registering an address at DVV and getting a tax card, with the vocabulary these visits require.
Are the scenarios suitable for beginners?
Yes. The language adapts to your level from A1 to B2. Beginners get shorter sentences, more hints and phrases to choose from; advanced learners get more natural, open conversations.
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