005: From Zero to Finnish Law School in 3 years ( Deborah Laajanen)

In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Deborah Laajanen, a lawyer from the Philippines who managed to get accepted into a Finnish law school despite being in Finland for just a few years. Deborah shares her struggles and strategies for learning Finnish to an advanced level, including the use of resources like Suomen mestari, podcasts, and integrating herself into Finnish society. She also discusses the motivation behind her efforts, the role of discipline, and the importance of setting concrete goals. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone facing the daunting task of learning a new language, especially in a new country.🎙️ 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 Content 00:00 - Intro00:43 - Meet Deborah Laajanen 03:11 - Deborah's Journey to Finland 04:58 - Learning Finnish and Integration 09:10 - Facing Professional Hurdles 15:32 - Effective Learning Strategies 20:40 - Resources and Tools for Learning Finnish 24:26 - Advanced Finnish Proficiency 31:16 - Immersion and Integration Programs 34:52 - Unconventional Learning Methods 39:21 - Integrating Finnish into Daily Life 39:48 - Active vs. Passive Learning Strategies 40:30 - Overcoming Language Barriers 41:33 - Setting and Achieving Language Goals 42:52 - Immersive Learning Techniques 43:47 - Challenges and Mindset in Language Learning 47:19 - Importance of Integration and Community 58:56 - Personal Stories and Cultural Connections 01:02:01 - Rapid Fire Language Learning Tips 01:11:07 - Encouragement and Final Thoughts#LearnFinnish #FinnishLanguage #FinnishFluency#LanguageLearningJourney #FinnishLessons #SuomenMestari #LanguageMotivation #StudyInFinland #LawStudentLife #LawStudies #InternationalStudent #ExpatInFinland #MovingToFinland #FinnishCulture #LanguageLearningTips #StudyAbroadFinland #LanguageGoals #BecomingFluent #FinnishForBeginners #FinnishLawSchool #LearningLanguages #FluencyTips #PodcastEpisode #StudyMotivation #ExpatLifeFinland

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An interview series where I interview people who have learned Finnish to a high level on how they did it. How to learn Finnish or any language. I pretended I didn't know English for an entire year so that I could become fluent in the Finnish language. I will tell you how I did it and interview others to share how they achieved fluency and on how to remove the friction from achieving your language learning goals and how to learn efficiently.