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Pictured (left to right): Christian Evans, Penelope Roux & Henry Loveless We’re a small community at Finnbrit, but good things come in small packages. Among…

Author: Henry Loveless When we speak English in front of people, in a presentation, a speech, a seminar or a class, it's normal to feel…

by Anthony Shaw The dry but slushy weather was a good excuse for not being in Fredrikinkatu on Friday night on 16 January to hear…

Centenary events mark the anniversary of ‘Finnbrit’: 100 years of cultural exchange and friendship. The Finnish British Society ry proudly celebrates its 100th anniversary in…

The Finnbrit office will be closed from 3pm Monday 22 December 2025 until Friday 2 January 2025. Please send enquiries by email to finnbrit@finnbrit.fi and…

Author: Henry Loveless **As usual, we’ve added an explanation of the highlighted words at the end of the article. **    Do you know what…

13 March 2026 The Federation of Finnish-British Societies’ annual English Essay Writing Competition was held for the 43rd time on the 14th and 15th of…

by Anthony Shaw Friday night at Finnbrit can be a raucous time (think earlier incarnations of the Parcels of Rogues choir, or busy Folk Club…

Author: Henry Loveless Finnbrit's simple guide to choosing online or in-person classes (or both).   **As usual, we’ve added an explanation of the highlighted words at…

Helsinki Morrisers by Anthony Shaw Helsinki Morrisers, or a small group of them, recently returned from a 4-day weekend dance event at the Folk Dans…

Author: Henry Loveless Finnbrit shares the top six reasons why every company should be investing in English classes (the last one is the best).   **By…

The Finnbrit premises at Fredrikinkatu 20B will be closed for renovation from 27 June to 4 August. Exams will continue at an alternative venue, and…