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Finnish with Eemeli Podcast

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Finnish with Eemeli is a podcast aimed at intermediate Finnish language learners as a bridge between the beginner and advanced levels.
I speak only in Finnish and the idea is to explore a variety of interesting topics, so that you can enjoy listening to them while learning Finnish at the same time.

As a Finn who has spent more than half of my adult life living abroad, I understand how challenging it can be to learn a new language. Through passion and a lot of trial and error, I became pretty good at it. I decided to share my own learning methods with others. While working as a tutor, I realized there was a significant lack of language resources for intermediate learners. Materials like Selko Suomea were often too easy, while regular Finnish media felt too hard and advanced. Thus, Finnish with Eemeli was born to provide a robust resource specifically aimed at intermediate Finnish learners.
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#97
August 22 · 23 min
Suomalaiset ja kahvi / Finnish People and Coffee
Puhutaan suomalaisten vahvasta kahvikulttuurista ja siitä, miksi kahvi on niin tärkeä osa arkea Suomessa. Opit myös, milloin suomalaiset yleensä juovat kahvia ja millaisia tapoja kahviin liittyy. Let's talk about Finnish coffee culture and why coffee is such an important part of everyday life in Finland. You will also learn when Finns usually drink coffee and what kinds of traditions are connected to it.
#96
August 8 · 25 min
Nostalgian voima / The Power of Nostalgia
Nostalgiaa pidetään menneisyyden kaipuuna ja haikailemisena, mutta sitä voi käyttää myös apuna moneen muuhun asiaan. Nostalgia is considered a longing and yearning for the past, but it can also be used to help with many other things.
#95
July 25 · 20 min
Fortress of Suomenlinna
Tässä jaksossa puhumme Suomenlinnasta, joka on yksi Helsingin tunnetuimmista historiallisista paikoista. Opit Suomenlinnan historiasta Ruotsin vallan ajasta nykypäivään asti sekä siitä, millainen tunnelma siellä on nykyään. In this episode, we talk about Suomenlinna, which is one of the most famous historical places in Helsinki. You will learn about the history of Suomenlinna from the Swedish period to the present day and hear what the atmosphere there is like today.
#94
July 11 · 25 min
Miksi olen aina väsynyt? / Why I am always tired?
Moni kokee jatkuvaa väsymystä, vaikka yöuni olisi riittävää, ja taustalla voi olla enemmän mielen ylikuormitus kuin fyysinen univaje. Arjessa jatkuva puhelimen käyttö, moniajo ja ärsyketulva estävät oikean palautumisen, jolloin keho lepää mutta mieli ei. Many people feel constantly tired even when they sleep enough, and the cause is often mental overload rather than a lack of physical rest. In everyday life, constant phone use, multitasking, and continuous stimulation prevent real recovery, so the body rests but the mind does not.
#93
June 27 · 22 min
Onko Suomi tylsä maa? / Is Finland a boring country?
Tässä jaksossa pohditaan, onko Suomi tylsä maa vai vain erilainen tapa elää. Jaksossa käsitellään suomalaisen arjen rauhallisuutta, hiljaisuutta, täsmällisyyttä, luontosuhdetta sekä sosiaalista elämää ja vertaillaan niitä muihin kulttuureihin. In this episode the question is whether Finland is a boring country or simply a different way of living. The episode explores the calmness of everyday life, silence, punctuality, nature, and social life in Finland and compares them to other cultures.
#92
June 13 · 26 min
Miksi tavoitteiden saavuttaminen ei tee onnelliseksi? / Why Does Achieving Goals Not Make Us Happy?
Podcastissa puhutaan siitä, miksi tavoitteiden saavuttaminen ei aina tuo pysyvää onnellisuutta. Jaksossa käsitellään hedonistista adaptaatiota, “sitten kun” -ajattelua sekä vertailua muihin ja pohditaan, miten onnellisuutta voisi löytää enemmän nykyhetkestä ja arjesta. Podcast discusses why achieving goals does not always lead to lasting happiness. The episode covers hedonic adaptation, “I will be happy when…” thinking, and social comparison, and reflects on how happiness can be found more in the present moment and everyday life.
#91
May 30 · 24 min
Suomalainen työelämä / Finnish Work Life
Tässä jaksossa puhutaan suomalaisesta työelämästä ja siitä, miten se on muuttunut viimeisten vuosikymmenten aikana. Jaksossa käsitellään esimerkiksi etätyötä, työpaikkojen matalaa hierarkiaa, suoraa kommunikaatiota sekä suomalaisille tärkeää työn- ja vapaa-ajan tasapainoa. In this episode the discussion focuses on Finnish working life and how it has changed during the past decades. The episode talks about remote work, low workplace hierarchy, direct communication, and the importance of work-life balance in Finnish culture. ----------- What did you think about today's episode? Share your feedback and let me know what topics you want me to explore in the future. Subscribe and rate the podcast if you find it helpful. This also makes it easier for other Finnish learners to find it and benefit from it. Support Finnish With Eemeli podcast and get additional resources: www.finnishwitheemeli.com https://www.patreon.com/FinnishwithEemeli Donate: https://donate.stripe.com/4gw02SadrfRrfS0fYZ
#90
May 16 · 27 min
Tavat jotka muuttavat elämää / Habits That Change Your Life
Tässä jaksossa puhutaan tavoista ja rutiineista, jotka voivat vähitellen muuttaa elämää parempaan suuntaan. Jaksossa käsitellään esimerkiksi liikunnan, oppimisen, luovuuden ja ajattelutavan vaikutusta hyvinvointiin sekä sitä, miksi pienet mutta johdonmukaiset teot ovat usein tärkeämpiä kuin motivaatio. In this episode the discussion focuses on habits and routines that can slowly change life for the better. The episode covers topics such as exercise, learning, creativity, and mindset, and explains why small but consistent actions are often more important than motivation. ----------- What did you think about today's episode? Share your feedback and let me know what topics you want me to explore in the future. Subscribe and rate the podcast if you find it helpful. This also makes it easier for other Finnish learners to find it and benefit from it. Support Finnish With Eemeli podcast and get additional resources: www.finnishwitheemeli.com https://www.patreon.com/FinnishwithEemeli Donate: https://donate.stripe.com/4gw02SadrfRrfS0fYZ
#89
May 2 · 22 min
Mitä suomalaiset harrastavat? / What do Finns do as a hobby?
Learn Finnish with native teachers on italki: https://go.italki.com/eemeli5 Use the code EEMELI5 to get 5€ off your first 1:1 lesson (minimum 10€) ----------- Mitä suomalaiset tekevät vapaa-ajalla ja miten vuodenajat vaikuttavat erilaisiin harrastuksiin? Puhutaan tässä jaksossa näistä aiheista. What do Finnish people do in their free time, and how do the seasons affect different hobbies? In this episode, we will talk about these topics. ----------- What did you think about today's episode? Share your feedback and let me know what topics you want me to explore in the future. Subscribe and rate the podcast if you find it helpful. This also makes it easier for other Finnish learners to find it and benefit from it. Support Finnish With Eemeli podcast and get additional resources: https://www.patreon.com/FinnishwithEemeli www.finnishwitheemeli.com
#88
April 18 · 22 min
Yksinäisyys aikuisena / Loneliness in Adulthood
Tässä jaksossa puhutaan aikuisten yksinäisyydestä ja siitä, miksi ystävien löytäminen voi olla vaikeaa. Saat myös yksinkertaisia vinkkejä, miten voit löytää uusia ystäviä. In this episode, we talk about loneliness in adulthood and why it can be hard to find friends. You will also get simple tips on how to meet new people and build friendships. ----------- What did you think about today's episode? Share your feedback and let me know what topics you want me to explore in the future. Subscribe and rate the podcast if you find it helpful. This also makes it easier for other Finnish learners to find it and benefit from it. Support Finnish With Eemeli podcast and get additional resources: www.finnishwitheemeli.com https://www.patreon.com/FinnishwithEemeli Donate: https://donate.stripe.com/4gw02SadrfRrfS0fYZ
#87
April 4 · 24 min
Paljonko Suomessa eläminen maksaa? / How much does it cost to live in Finland?
Learn Finnish with native teachers on italki: https://go.italki.com/eemeli Use the code EEMELI4 to get 5€ off your first 1:1 lesson (minimum 10€) ----------- Tässä jaksossa Eemeli pohtii Suomen hintatasoa ja sitä, mihin suomalaisten verorahat oikeasti menevät. Hän selittää, miksi asuminen ja palvelut ovat kalliita, mutta myös mitä hyötyä korkeasta verotuksesta on tavalliselle ihmiselle. In this episode, Eemeli discusses the cost of living in Finland and where Finnish tax money actually goes. He explains why housing and services are expensive, but also what benefits high taxation provides for ordinary people. ----------- What did you think about today's episode? Share your feedback and let me know what topics you want me to explore in the future. Subscribe and rate the podcast if you find it helpful. This also makes it easier for other Finnish learners to find it and benefit from it. Support Finnish With Eemeli podcast and get additional resources: https://www.patreon.com/FinnishwithEemeli www.finnishwitheemeli.com
#86
March 21 · 22 min
Tunneäly ja älykkyysosamäärä / Emotional Intelligence and Intelligence Quotient
Tässä jaksossa puhutaan tunneälystä ja älykkyysosamäärästä sekä siitä, miten ne vaikuttavat työelämään ja ihmissuhteisiin. Mietitään myös, kumpaa voi kehittää helpommin ja miksi tunneäly on monille tärkeä taito. In this episode, we talk about emotional intelligence and IQ and how they affect work and relationships. We also think about which one is easier to develop and why emotional intelligence is an important skill for many people.
#85
March 7 · 25 min
Kannattaako Suomeen muuttaa? / Is it Worth Moving to Finland?
Learn Finnish with native teachers on italki: https://go.italki.com/finnishwitheemeli Use the code EEMELI to get 5€ off your first 1:1 lesson (minimum 10€) ----------- Tässä jaksossa puhutaan siitä, kannattaako Suomeen muuttaa ja millaista elämä täällä oikeasti on. Kerron sekä hyvistä että vaikeista puolista, jotta voit miettiä, sopiiko Suomi sinulle. In this episode, we talk about whether it is a good idea to move to Finland and what life here is really like. I share both the good and the difficult sides so you can think if Finland is right for you. ----------- What did you think about today's episode? Share your feedback and let me know what topics you want me to explore in the future. Subscribe and rate the podcast if you find it helpful. This also makes it easier for other Finnish learners to find it and benefit from it. Support Finnish With Eemeli podcast and get additional resources: https://www.patreon.com/FinnishwithEemeli www.finnishwitheemeli.com
#84
February 21 · 20 min
Ylisuorittaminen ja hidas elämä / Overachieving and Slow Life
Tässä jaksossa puhutaan ylisuorittamisesta eli siitä, että tekee koko ajan liikaa eikä osaa levätä ilman huonoa omaatuntoa. Jaksossa mietitään myös, mitä hidas ja rauhallisempi elämä voisi tarkoittaa ja miten omaan arkeen voisi löytää enemmän tasapainoa. In this episode, we talk about overachieving, which means doing too much all the time and not being able to rest without feeling guilty. The episode also discusses what a slower and calmer life could mean and how to find more balance in everyday life. ----------- What did you think about today's episode? Share your feedback and let me know what topics you want me to explore in the future. Subscribe and rate the podcast if you find it helpful. This also makes it easier for other Finnish learners to find it and benefit from it. Support Finnish With Eemeli podcast and get additional resources: www.finnishwitheemeli.com https://www.patreon.com/FinnishwithEemeli Donate: https://donate.stripe.com/4gw02SadrfRrfS0fYZ
#83
February 7 · 22 min
Miksi opiskella suomea? / Why Study Finnish?
Tänään puhutaan siitä, miksi suomen kielen opiskelu voi olla tärkeää Suomessa asuessa. Pohdimme arkea, työtä ja ihmissuhteita sekä sitä, milloin suomea oikeasti tarvitsee. Today we talk about why learning Finnish can be important when living in Finland. We discuss everyday life, work, and relationships, and when Finnish is really needed. ----------- What did you think about today's episode? Share your feedback and let me know what topics you want me to explore in the future. Subscribe and rate the podcast if you find it helpful. This also makes it easier for other Finnish learners to find it and benefit from it. Support Finnish With Eemeli podcast and get additional resources: www.finnishwitheemeli.com https://www.patreon.com/FinnishwithEemeli Donate: https://donate.stripe.com/3cIcN6cj2duL0gK9vx4Rq0p
#82
January 24 · 20 min
Urheiluhullu / Sports Crazy
Tässä jaksossa puhutaan suomalaisesta urheilusta ja siitä, miksi monet suomalaiset rakastavat urheilun seuraamista. Jaksossa esitellään myös tunnettuja suomalaisia urheilijoita Paavo Nurmesta jääkiekon ja moottoriurheilun tähtiin. In this episode, we talk about Finnish sports and why many Finns like watching sports. We also introduce well-known Finnish athletes, from Paavo Nurmi to stars of ice hockey and motorsports. ----------- What did you think about today's episode? Share your feedback and let me know what topics you want me to explore in the future. Subscribe and rate the podcast if you find it helpful. This also makes it easier for other Finnish learners to find it and benefit from it. Support Finnish With Eemeli podcast and get additional resources: www.finnishwitheemeli.com https://www.patreon.com/FinnishwithEemeli Donate: https://donate.stripe.com/3cIcN6cj2duL0gK9vx4Rq0p
#81
January 10 · 22 min
Suomen presidentit / Presidents of Finland
Jakso kertoo Suomen presidenteistä ja siitä, miten heidät valitaan tähän työhön (vaalit). Esittelen lyhyesti kaikki Suomen presidentit vuodesta 1919 nykypäivään ja kertoo mielenkiintoisia tarinoita heistä. This episode talks about the Presidents of Finland and how they are chosen for the job (elections). I briefly introduce all Finnish presidents from 1919 until today and shares interesting stories about them. ----------- What did you think about today's episode? Share your feedback and let me know what topics you want me to explore in the future. Subscribe and rate the podcast if you find it helpful. This also makes it easier for other Finnish learners to find it and benefit from it. Support Finnish With Eemeli podcast and get additional resources: www.finnishwitheemeli.com https://www.patreon.com/FinnishwithEemeli Donate: https://donate.stripe.com/4gw02SadrfRrfS0fYZ
#80
Dec 27, 2025 · 21 min
Suomalainen metalli ja rock / Finnish Metal and Rock
Jakso käsittelee suomalaisen metallimusiikin poikkeuksellista suosiota ja miksi Suomessa on eniten metallibändejä maailmassa suhteessa väkilukuun. Eemeli esittelee tunnettuja suomalaisyhtyeitä, kuten Hanoi Rocks, HIM ja Nightwish, sekä Suomen vilkasta rock- ja metallifestivaalikesää. This episode explores the exceptional popularity of Finnish metal music, which boasts the highest number of metal bands per capita globally. Eemeli discusses famous groups like Hanoi Rocks, HIM, and Nightwish, and the major role of rock and metal festivals in the Finnish summer. ----------- What did you think about today's episode? Share your feedback and let me know what topics you want me to explore in the future. Subscribe and rate the podcast if you find it helpful. This also makes it easier for other Finnish learners to find it and benefit from it. Support Finnish With Eemeli podcast and get additional resources: www.finnishwitheemeli.com https://www.patreon.com/FinnishwithEemeli Donate: https://donate.stripe.com/3cIcN6cj2duL0gK9vx4Rq0p
#79
Dec 13, 2025 · 21 min
Musiikin hyödyt / The Benefits of Music
79. jakso käsittelee musiikkia, sen hyötykäyttöä työssä ja arjessa sekä musiikin historiaa ja terveysvaikutuksia. Puhutaan musiikin vaikutuksesta luovuuteen, keskittymiseen, stressin lievitykseen, sekä siitä, kuinka henkilökohtainen kokemus musiikin kuuntelu ja siitä nauttiminen on. The 79th episode discusses music, its practical use in work and daily life, as well as its history and health benefits. Let's talk about music's effect on creativity, concentration, stress reduction, and how personal the experience of listening to and enjoying music is. ----------- What did you think about today's episode? Share your feedback and let me know what topics you want me to explore in the future. Subscribe and rate the podcast if you find it helpful. This also makes it easier for other Finnish learners to find it and benefit from it. Support Finnish With Eemeli podcast and get additional resources: www.finnishwitheemeli.com https://www.patreon.com/FinnishwithEemeli Donate: https://donate.stripe.com/4gw02SadrfRrfS0fYZ
#78
Nov 29, 2025 · 19 min
Suomalaisia ruokia / Finnish Dishes
Tässä jaksossa esitellään kolme perinteistä suomalaista ruokaa tai leivonnaista: Karjalan piirakka, kalakukko ja pääsiäisherkku mämmi, käyden läpi niiden historiaa ja valmistusta. This episode introduces three traditional Finnish dishes or pastries: Karelian pasty (Karjalan piirakka), fish pie (kalakukko), and the Easter delicacy mämmi, covering their history and preparation. ----------- What did you think about today's episode? Share your feedback and let me know what topics you want me to explore in the future. Subscribe and rate the podcast if you find it helpful. This also makes it easier for other Finnish learners to find it and benefit from it. Support Finnish With Eemeli podcast and get additional resources: www.finnishwitheemeli.com https://www.patreon.com/FinnishwithEemeli Donate: https://donate.stripe.com/4gw02SadrfRrfS0fYZ

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