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- Lucas: Welcome back to Learn Finnish with Fexingo. I am Lucas. Luna: And I am Luna. It is great to be here again. Lucas: Last time we talked about rain and snow. The weather was quite wet. Luna: Yes. But today the sun is out. So we are going outside. Lucas: Exactly. We are going for a walk in the city. To find something delicious. Luna: Oh! Are we going to the market? I love the market. Lucas: We are. But first, we need to know how to get there. We need directions. Luna: Right. I always feel shy asking people for help. How do I start? Lucas: You can ask: Missä on tori? It means Where is the market square? Luna: Let me try. Missä on tori? Lucas: Perfect. Very clear. Now imagine someone points ahead. They say: Mene suoraan eteenpäin. Luna: That sounds long. Let me repeat it slowly. Mene suoraan eteenpäin. Lucas: Good. Mene means go. Suoraan means straight. Eteenpäin means forward. Luna: So it is go straight forward. Okay. Mene suoraan eteenpäin. Lucas: Yes. You walk down this street. Then they might tell you to turn. Luna: To turn right, I say Käänny oikealle? Lucas: Exactly. Käänny is turn. Oikealle is to the right. Luna: Okay. Käänny oikealle. That feels easy. Lucas: It is. And if you need to go left, you say Käänny vasemmalle. Luna: Vasemmalle. Left. Got it. Käänny vasemmalle. Lucas: Great. So if you ask Missä on tori? and follow these steps... Luna: Mene suoraan eteenpäin. Käänny oikealle. Käänny vasemmalle. Lucas: You will arrive safely. And often, the person will add one more thing. Luna: What do they say? Lucas: They might say: Se on lähellä. It means It is near or close by. Luna: Se on lähellä. Oh, that is good news. I do not have to walk far. Lucas: No. It is just a short walk. Let us practice the whole sequence. Luna: Okay. I am ready. Missä on tori? Lucas: I answer: Mene suoraan eteenpäin. Luna: I walk. Then I hear: Käänny oikealle. Lucas: You turn right. Then you see a sign. Someone says: Käänny vasemmalle. Luna: I turn left. And I see the market! Se on lähellä. Lucas: Nailed it. You found the market easily. Those five phrases are powerful. Luna: They are. I feel brave enough to explore any street now. Lucas: That is the goal. Before we buy our pastries, I want to mention something. Luna: Sure. What is it? Lucas: This show stays free because listeners like you support us directly. We do not run ads. Luna: That is true. No interruptions between lessons. It feels very clean. Lucas: If Fexingo has been helping you make actual progress with this language, consider supporting that choice. Luna: The link is buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. Just a small gesture helps keep the mic running. Lucas: Thank you for keeping this ad-free space alive. Now, back to the market. Luna: Back to the market. I am hungry. What should I look for? Lucas: Look for fresh bread. Or maybe some salmon. Do you speak Finnish yet? Luna: I can ask where things are. I can navigate. But I cannot order food yet. Lucas: That is okay. Navigation is half the battle. You will conquer ordering next time. Luna: I hope so. For now, I will just point and smile. Is that allowed? Lucas: Smiling is universal. But using Se on lähellä makes you look like a pro. Luna: Se on lähellä. I love saying that. It sounds positive. Lucas: It does. Let us review the key phrases one last time before we go. Luna: Okay. First, to ask: Missä on tori? Lucas: Correct. Then, to go straight: Mene suoraan eteenpäin. Luna: Then to turn right: Käänny oikealle. Lucas: And to turn left: Käänny vasemmalle. Luna: And finally, to say it is close: Se on lähellä. Lucas: Perfect. You have the map. You have the words. Go forth and explore. Luna: I will. Thank you, Lucas. This was so helpful. Lucas: Anytime, Luna. Practice these until we chat again. See you next time.