In this episode, I'm excited to bring a guest from Wolt, Finland's food delivery service, and my favorite app during quarantine. She's here to talk to us about the nitty gritty of hiring for tech roles, some tips and tricks for landing a job as an immigrant in Finland, and how to stand out in the application process.  If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a follow on Spotify or leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts. Every bit counts. You can follow us on Instagram @LetMeFinnishPod, and...

This episode is an update on the COVID situation in Finland. We have some tips and tricks about handling it, too. Please leave us a voice note! https://anchor.fm/letmefinnish/message Sources Used: THL Comparing Cases https://thl.fi/en/web/thlfi-en/-/slight-decrease-in-covid-19-cases-compared-to-last-week-need-for-care-remains-high?redirect=%2Fen%2Fweb%2Finfectious-diseases-and-vaccinations%2Fwhat-s-new Looming Lockdown Q+A From...

This week, we’re joined by Simon Granroth, politician in the Helsinki municipal elections with the RKP, the Swedish People’s Party. His website and all his social media can be found at http://www.simongranroth.com. Stories Mentioned: All Points North interview with Finns Party Leader https://areena.yle.fi/audio/1-50717429 Brain Waste in Finland: https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/brain_waste_squanders_potential_and_talent_in_finland/11779404 COVID amongst Foreign Language Speakers:...

This episode discusses the Swedish Speaking Finns, otherwise known as Finnsvensks, and how they got their reputations as the most privileged minorities in the world. Resources for this story and the weekly roundup can be found...

In this episode, we discuss Finnish saunas. Please follow us on Instagram or twitter @LetMeFinnishPod and check out our website at LetMeFinnish.com Information provided by: finland.fi sauna.fi Women in Management Positions: https://www.helsinkitimes.fi/finland/news-in-brief/18765-record-number-of-women-in-management-roles-in-finland.html More doggos than people registered in...

This week’s episode features a candidate for Helsinki City Council, Arvind Ramachandran. Listen in for discussions on his goals as a candidate and member of the city council. If you’d like, please follow us on Instagram @LetMeFinnish and visit our website at letmefinnish.com More information about Arvind and Elections systems: Arvind’s Website and the Left Alliance: https://arvindramachandran.com/ https://vasemmisto.fi/frontpage/ Elections Website: Vaalit.fi Weekly Roundup...

In this week's episode, we are joined by Assi Askala, who is running for Turku's City Council with the Greens. We discuss some pertinent issues in Finland, and ways to get involved in Finland's political system. About Voting and...

If you are a foreigner in Finland and an EU citizen, you can vote in Municipal Elections after just 51 days of living here. If you are from outside the EU, you can vote after having a permanent address here for 2 years.  Ran Goren, who has been working on making this fact well known to the international community in Finland, joins this podcast to talk about what's at stake for internationals in the upcoming  April 2021 municipal elections. Helsinki/Turku English Speaking Municipal...

In this week's episode we tackle the Finnish Language and find out why on earth is it so different from other languages?  Finding free masks in Helsinki:  https://www.hel.fi/helsinki/coronavirus-en/information/face-mask/distribution-points Weekly Roundup Articles: https://www.ft.com/content/aa8319e3-c212-4f28-9dd7-121aa121ceed https://www.hel.fi/uutiset/en/kaupunginkanslia/helsinki-metropolitan-area-declares-active-covid-19-spreading-phase Finnish Language...

In this episode, we give you a brief rundown of SOTE, the Finnish Health and Welfare reform debate that has been going on for over a decade. We talk about what it is how it can affect international people in the country. For this week's weekly headline roundup, we talk about the US Election and Finnish politician's reactions, unsolicited D-Pics, holidays in Finland during COVID times, and how much YouTubers make in Finland. SOTE Resources...

Are you feeling depressed because of the Finnish Winter? In Episode 2 of Let Me Finnish, we learn about why you may be feeling more sluggish and lethargic in the winter, and what you can do to help yourself get out of that slump.  Let Me Finnish is available as a transcript! We want to be accessible to all, and so you can find a transcript of this episode at LetMeFinnish.com Give us a follow on Twitter/Instagram @LetMeFinnishPod. If you have any suggestions about what you'd like to hear more...

Thanks for tuning in to Let Me Finnish! Our topics today are mostly concerning COVID. As a note, I am so sorry for the audio, which I know is not wonderful yet. Turns out, podcasting an interview is a bit harder than initially thought.  Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. Visit our website at letmefinnish.com! Give us a like, thumbs up, or a review if you enjoy the podcast. Here is information about free influenza shots for residents. Sources: Vaastamo's ransom hacking was...

Hey, everyone. Welcome to Let Me Finnish, the podcast where our sauna stays lit. Let Me Finnish is your English speaking source for all things Finland. Here at Let Me Finnish. We will talk current events, politics, life, and give the scoop on what it's like living international in Finland. I want to be factual, funny, and Finland focused. Give us a listen anywhere you find your podcasts. Follow us on Instagram or Twitter @LetMeFinishPod and check out our website at letmefinnish.com.  Now...