Notebook LM to help you with Finnish

Have you ever wished you could listen to topics that genuinely interest you, in Finnish, easily and understandably?

Some time ago, I discovered an interesting tool that every language learner should know about. It’s called NotebookLM, and it’s a free AI program developed by Google that makes learning incredibly convenient.

How does it work?
NotebookLM can turn any text, such as a blog post, article, news text, or notes, into a summary, study notes, or a dialogue in the language of your choice. Yeehaw!!

And yes, Finnish is one of the language options! 🥳

The conversations sound authentic and natural, just like you were listening to two native Finnish speakers discussing a topic you’ve personally chosen and find interesting.

I tested the tool myself and was pleasantly surprised: the AI doesn’t just summarize the text, but creates a natural dialogue based on it even mentioning the original source.

What can you do with NotebookLM?
Note: You need to select the output language in the settings before uploading your material.

• Upload an article, video, or any other material on a topic that interests you.

• Listen to the resulting conversation, learn new vocabulary and expressions along the way!

I’m also planning to use it for studying Japanese. Even if I don’t understand everything that’s being said, I still know the topic, so I can pick up useful phrases. It also helps to get a feel for the rhythm and intonation of the language.

This is truly an amazing study tool, especially if you want to review or deepen your understanding of a topic!

As I’m writing this, it’s July 2025, and currently NotebookLM allows you to create three free conversations per day.

Happy studying!