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SMY offers Finnish language courses and discussion groups. <a href=\"http:\/\/monikulttuuriyhdistys.fi\/en\/learn-languages\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Read more about learning languages! <\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\">Settling into a new culture requires the adoption of new practices. The creation of social networks and peer-support help in getting to know a new culture. Integration is not only achieved through official actions, but associations and individuals play a significant role as providers of social support. SMY organizes versatile leisure activities to promote integration and offers opportunities for creating social networks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Employment and education are essential elements of integration. 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