I have posted the vocabulary of chapter 1 with notes as an XLS spreadsheet in the files section. Below is a summary of the grammar of chapter 1, and 20 ...
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David Webb
djsyring
Feb 24, 2006 7:42 am
Hello. Around 27 people have already joined the Yahoo group. Are you all working on the exercises I posted earlier? Who wants to start the ball rolling by...
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David Webb
djsyring
Feb 24, 2006 1:46 pm
Dear all: my other group on Irish Gaelic ( groups.yahoo.com/group/coisfhairrge) works very well, so this is a suggestion of how this group can work. Everyone...
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David Webb
djsyring
Feb 24, 2006 1:51 pm
Please reply to the exercises in full sentences, as there will be no language practice in writing just one word......
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David Webb
djsyring
Feb 24, 2006 1:59 pm
A list of 10,000 Finnish words with examples and ordered by frequency of use can be found at http://www.csc.fi/kielipankki/aineistot/ssts/frq1.phtml...
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kodikatt
Feb 24, 2006 5:07 pm
Give the correct version if incorrect 1. Kuva numero 8 on katu. On. 2. Kuva numero 10 on nainen. Se on mies. 3. Kuva numero 6 on huone. Se on...
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David Webb
djsyring
Feb 24, 2006 5:49 pm
Thank you for posting your answers. They are all correct. I know the first chapter is not hard, but if we set a date of March 1st for everyone on the group to...
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richard winkky
richardwinkky
Feb 24, 2006 9:29 pm
Hei, I can not open vocabulary xls file. How do I open it? Also I don't have book yet. Terveisin, Richard ... Yahoo! Mail Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail...
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kodikatt
Feb 25, 2006 1:30 am
I already posted the answers earlier, but am sending them again: From: Kodikatt [mailto:kodikatt@...] Sent: February 24, 2006 11:07 AM To:...
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David Webb
djsyring
Feb 25, 2006 6:39 am
You should right click and save it somewhere first. You will need the book. The words so far are: 1 what? mikä pt. mitä, g. minkä; in. missä (where?); ad....
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Harri Hirvelä
fairhairy
Feb 25, 2006 1:10 pm
Well, most might know me from other Forums. I'm not here studying Finnish - because I'm a Finn. I joined to see how you fellow genealogists progress studying...
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Lisle Foote
lifoote
Feb 25, 2006 1:31 pm
If you're in the U.S., another place to find the book is alibris.com. Sometimes inexpensive used copies turn up there. Here's my answers: 1. oikea 2. Kuva...
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David Webb
djsyring
Feb 25, 2006 1:42 pm
That was fascinating. I especially liked the derivation of Saturday, lauantai! ... That was fascinating. I especially liked the derivation of Saturday,...
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Paula Reynolds
paula_reynol...
Feb 25, 2006 2:39 pm
David, I found this audio tape at Powells.com. Is this the one you're talking about? Please advise. Found the book as suggested on alibris.com. Used (may be...
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Paula Reynolds
paula_reynol...
Feb 25, 2006 2:44 pm
David, I found this audio tape at Powells.com. Is this the one you're talking about? Please advise. I want to make sure I'm getting the right thing. Found the...
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David Webb
djsyring
Feb 25, 2006 2:53 pm
I don't think this is the correct one. The title is the same, that's all. If I were you I'd email Powell's and ask if the tape case says "Maija-Hellikki ...
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David Webb
djsyring
Feb 25, 2006 5:09 pm
Paula, it might be the right tape. This link ...
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niemiliz
Feb 25, 2006 5:10 pm
Thanks Lisle, I was unable to find the book online in Canada so I ordered a copy from alibris.com. I'm going to be a little behind because I won't be...
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Anita
kodikatt
Feb 25, 2006 5:39 pm
Too bad they don't have book #2 _____ From: FinnishFF@yahoogroups.com [mailto:FinnishFF@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of niemiliz Sent: February 25, 2006 11:09 AM...
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David Webb
djsyring
Feb 25, 2006 5:41 pm
Many people are having trouble finding these. These are stocked by Grant and Cutler's, England's best bookshop for foreign languages. They accept telephone...
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Paula Reynolds
paula_reynol...
Feb 25, 2006 5:50 pm
David, www.grantandcutler.com/static/mail_order.htm is their website. I'm going to try to get the audio from them. I don't like calling overseas, much prefer...
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Murtomania@...
happycamper282
Feb 25, 2006 5:56 pm
I found the book for $16.95 on Amazon.com but I cant find the tapes. The book is a used book, but it will work just the same. It will take about 4-5 business...
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Paula Reynolds
paula_reynol...
Feb 25, 2006 5:58 pm
David, I found this on Grant & Cutler's website: Pretty pricey cassettes! As I understand it, you can't order online, but you can fill out their order form and...
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Murtomania@...
happycamper282
Feb 25, 2006 6:03 pm
Paula, I went to that web site and I didn't see anything for Finnish languages. I am I looking in the wrong area? Did you find the tapes on this web site?...
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Paula Reynolds
paula_reynol...
Feb 25, 2006 6:07 pm
Kathie, I found the audio tapes at the English bookstore David recommended. www.grantandcutler.com/static/mail_order.htm is their website. I don't like calling...
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Murtomania@...
happycamper282
Feb 25, 2006 6:20 pm
Paula, I order the tape from the site you suggested. I only paid $8.95. It doesn't give an author, so I am taking a chance but for $8.95, I got it. It says ...
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Murtomania@...
happycamper282
Feb 25, 2006 6:21 pm
Paula, NO more book are in Amazon. com anymore. Guess some other people also found the same deal. Sorry. I got the tapes you had listed. I'd go for it....
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Paula Reynolds
paula_reynol...
Feb 25, 2006 6:31 pm
Kathie, I got my book for $27. Wanna know the source? If you Google the title, you'll find the same sources I did. I'm in New Hampshire. Will be moving to WA...
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David Webb
djsyring
Feb 25, 2006 6:38 pm
VAT in England is 17.5%, but you should ask them if they need to charge it for overseas deliveries. i think these may be VAT exempt ... VAT in England is...
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Murtomania@...
happycamper282
Feb 25, 2006 6:49 pm
You will not believe this but I missed the FinnFest this last year and it was HERE. Oh, well, guess I will have to keep an eye on the web site for when it is...