Welcome

Welcome to the Concordia Language Villages Finnish language course blog. Here we’ll be tracking the progress of our talented students with photos, video and observations. Click on any photo to view a full-size version.  To make sure you see all of this summer’s photos, click on “blog” to see current posts, and then “older posts” (at the bottom of the page).  Also click on “Soiva Music Week” and “Family Week” to see photos from those sessions.  If you’d like to read more about the Concordia Language Villages program, please visit our website at http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org

Final Days of Salolampi 2009

Toiminnat Session IB 68/last week of IB 34

Here are shots of “toiminnat” (choice activities) offered during session IB68 and the last week of IB34 (July 20-July 25, 2009).

Random “Teho” Photos

Random photos of “Tehokurssilaiset” (high-school credit villagers) relaxing and having fun.

July 20, 2009

CLICK ON TITLE TO VIEW PHOTOS.  Session IB68 Villagers were introduced to Salolampi.  Some of the high-school credit villagers planned and directed an evening program for credit and two-week villagers – a historical simulation depicting the movement of Finnish children to safe…

Session 34/52 Weekend Photos, July 18-19 (Click on title to view photos)

Saturday was closing day for Session IB58 (see the closing day section).  The afternoon saw a regular schedule for credit and two-week villagers, followed by a dance in the evening on the “tanssilava.”  On Sunday morning everyone slept later, had…