Where language, culture, and creativity come alive.
Bringing Finnish and international people together through language, creativity, and shared experiences.
A space where cultures meet and connect
Finnternational Minds brings people together through language, creativity, and shared experiences. From playful learning for children to intercultural workshops, my work is about creating meaningful moments of connection between Finnish and international lives.
Meet the heart behind Finnternational Minds
Hi, I’m Nihayla.
I bring people together through language, creativity, and shared experience. My work is about creating spaces where people feel comfortable to meet, express themselves, and connect in a real and meaningful way.
With a background in communication and intercultural understanding, I’ve always been drawn to the moments where different worlds meet. I believe that language and culture are not just things we learn about, but things we live and experience together.
At the heart of it all, I simply love creating moments where people feel seen, welcome, and connected.
Exciting Experiences for You
Discover how we foster collaboration between Finnish and international professionals, creating thriving team cultures built on shared growth principles.
Workshops and Retreats
For teams, organizations, and communities
Thoughtful intercultural sessions for individuals, teams, and communities who want to understand each other better, communicate with ease, and connect.
Playful language learning
For kids in primary schools
We offer creative and engaging experiences where children get the opportunity to learn two languages: English and Papiamentu. We learn through play, interaction, art, musical expression. A warm and encouraging space where language grows naturally.
Community experiences and gatherings
Small, meaningful events that bring people together through creativity, storytelling, and shared moments.
Open to individuals and families.
The Coconut Club
A space for learning & expression
English language for kids
One part of Finnternational Minds focuses on playful and meaningful experiences for children.
Through creative, language-based activities, children explore English in a way that feels natural, engaging, and fun. It’s a warm and welcoming space where they can express themselves, feel comfortable using language, and enjoy learning together.
Papiamentu a unique language
Alongside my work in English language learning, I also offer an introduction to Papiamentu, a warm and expressive Caribbean language spoken on the ABC islands: Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao.
With a small number of speakers worldwide, Papiamentu carries a rich cultural story. Through language, music, and storytelling, these sessions offer a unique way to experience a different part of the world.
A small language with a big cultural heart.
Why this work matters
In a world where people from different backgrounds meet more than ever, meaningful connection matters.
My work is about creating those moments—through language, creativity, and shared experience. Whether it’s a child discovering a new way to express themselves, or people learning to understand one another better, these small moments can stay with us in lasting ways.
Alongside widely spoken languages like English, I also bring in Papiamentu—a language from the Caribbean that carries its own rhythm, history, and way of seeing the world. Sharing it is not just about learning words, but about opening a window into another culture.
Small moments of understanding can grow into something powerful.
Contact & Connect
Curious to explore an idea together? Feel free to reach out.
Nihayla Cijntje Viljainen, Founder Finnternational Minds
nihayla@finnternational-minds.fi