How can an adult learn foreign languages as easily as a child?
Helsingin Sanomat interviewed Riikka Möttönen about adult language learning.
News Sep 23, 2026 Read more →Science-backed tools to boost your language skills
The DALAI‑FIN Research Project aims to revolutionize and democratize second‑language teaching and learning for adult immigrants. DALAI-FIN develops a state‑of‑the‑art, AI‑assisted language‑learning ecosystem, in collaboration with Finnish and Swedish learners and teachers.
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Language gives you a voice
Mastering a language is gaining the ability to participate, connect, and belong. The tools we develop at DALAI-FIN help L2-learners strengthen their language skills through personalized, AI-powered learning paths, so they can engage confidently in work, everyday life, and civic conversations.
Multimodal learning
Our ecosystem supports written and spoken language training, enabling learners to develop real-world communication skills through AI-assisted practice.
Learning on your own terms
Create unlimited exercises based on your authentic materials, interests and needs — and practice any time, anywhere — with accurate, personalized feedback that adapts to your needs.
Supporting teachers
Our tools help teachers supplement course materials, track learner progress, and focus on what matters most: face-to-face teaching. The tools do not aim to replace teachers — they aim to support them.
Funded by SRC
Funded by Strategic Research Council Finland (SRC), DALAI-FIN is a multidisciplinary
research project belonging to the SKILLS Research Programme.
The SRC funds scientific research of major societal relevance and impact, striving for concrete solutions to complex challenges.
SRC operates under the Research Council of Finland.
Read the funding decision (research.fi) ↗
What's new
Discussion event on AI as a tool for Finnish L2 learning (in Finnish)
Dalai-FIN started the codevelopment of the Finnish L2 AI Assistant Ecosystem by ordering a qualitative study on the views of Finnish L2 teachers regarding AI and its use in language...
Event May 28, 2026 Read more →
Workshop for Finnish as a second language teachers at Vierko2 webinar
This event is held in Finnish and in Swedish. See details below:
Event Mar 11, 2026 Read more →
Will AI help overcome feelings of shame in language learning?
The 360° media interviewed Riikka Möttönen and Roman Yangarber on the DALAI-FIN project.
News Feb 3, 2026 Read more →
Funding awarded for DALAI-FIN under SKILLS programme
University of Helsinki lists DALAI-FIN and other UH-related project consortia which received funding under the SKILLS programme.
News Sep 15, 2025 Read more →