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that small talk isn t part of the Finnish culture, foreign language teachers often have to introduce their students to this concept.

Apr 11, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: that small talk isn’t part of the Finnish culture, foreign language teachers often have to introduce their students to this concept.

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