Skip to main content

Finnish for beginnersLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: VV00EF96

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • English

Objective

You are able to express yourself in Finnish in the most common everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You have a command of simple phrases, basic clauses and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.1-A1.2) needed in situations such as introducing yourself and in service encounters.
You are familiar with the most essential grammatical features, like vowel harmony, present tense of the verb types and partitive singular case, and can manage with the pronunciation and spelling.
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.

Content

What kind of language is Finnish compared with other languages you know? What are the special features of Finnish?
Which phrases and what kind of knowledge of Finnish language and culture are needed in everyday communication?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to learn elementary Finnish during the course and independently?
How to pronounce and spell in Finnish

Qualifications

Prior skills in the Finnish language are not a requirement, but attending the course requires English skills enabling academic studies, some IT-skills and good independent study skills.

Materials

Finnish 2

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

11.09.2023 - 30.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

RDI portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 60

Teachers
  • Jenni Klingberg
Teacher in charge

Miia Karttunen

Groups
  • VOMIIB23S
    International Business, exchange students
  • VV2023-2024
    Optional studies 2023-2024

Objective

You are able to express yourself in Finnish in the most common everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You have a command of simple phrases, basic clauses and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.1-A1.2) needed in situations such as introducing yourself and in service encounters.
You are familiar with the most essential grammatical features, like vowel harmony, present tense of the verb types and partitive singular case, and can manage with the pronunciation and spelling.
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.

Content

What kind of language is Finnish compared with other languages you know? What are the special features of Finnish?
Which phrases and what kind of knowledge of Finnish language and culture are needed in everyday communication?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to learn elementary Finnish during the course and independently?
How to pronounce and spell in Finnish

Opiskelumateriaali

A Taste of Finnish. 2015. University of Helsinki. Available at: http://tasteoffinnish.fi/. In addition, other material provided on a Learn platform.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

This course is available for students who have no prior Finnish skills.

The course will be carried out by means of independent online studies. If you preferred contact lessons, choose the course Finnish 1 instead of the course Finnish for beginners.

The student is responsible for determining his/her weekly amount of studying based on the time during which he/she wishes to complete the course.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

When possible ther will be training of branch connected vocabulary and communication situations.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

There will be an exam at the end of the course. The exam dates will be given at the beginning of the course.

All the assignments must be submitted following the given schedule by the end of the course.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

5 ECTS credits = 135 h.

Further information

Requires good independent study skills since real-time teacher participation is very minimal. Attending the course requires English skills enabling academic studies and some IT-skills.

The course will be carried out by means of independent online studies. If you preferred contact lessons, choose the course Finnish 1 instead of the course Finnish for beginners.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Examination and assignments. Assessment on a scale of 1 - 5.

Qualifications

Prior skills in the Finnish language are not a requirement, but attending the course requires English skills enabling academic studies, some IT-skills and good independent study skills.

Enrollment

14.03.2023 - 31.03.2023

Timing

02.05.2023 - 31.07.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

RDI portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 60

Teachers
  • Tarja Isokääntä
Teacher in charge

Tarja Isokääntä

Groups
  • VV2022-2023
    Optional studies 2022-2023

Objective

You are able to express yourself in Finnish in the most common everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You have a command of simple phrases, basic clauses and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.1-A1.2) needed in situations such as introducing yourself and in service encounters.
You are familiar with the most essential grammatical features, like vowel harmony, present tense of the verb types and partitive singular case, and can manage with the pronunciation and spelling.
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.

Content

What kind of language is Finnish compared with other languages you know? What are the special features of Finnish?
Which phrases and what kind of knowledge of Finnish language and culture are needed in everyday communication?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to learn elementary Finnish during the course and independently?
How to pronounce and spell in Finnish

Opiskelumateriaali

A Taste of Finnish. 2015. University of Helsinki. Available at: http://tasteoffinnish.fi/. In addition, other material provided on a Learn platform.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

This course is available for students who have no prior Finnish skills.

The course will be carried out by means of independent online studies. If you preferred contact lessons, choose the course Finnish 1 instead of the course Finnish for beginners.

The student is responsible for determining his/her weekly amount of studying based on the time during which he/she wishes to complete the course.

The teacher will be available online at 4—5 pm on 8 May, 15 May, 5 June, and 12 June.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Generic skills for working life. When possible there will be training of branch connected vocabulary and communication situations.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

There will be an exam at the end of the course. The exam dates will be given at the beginning of the course.

All the assignments must be submitted following the given schedule by the end of the course.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

5 ECTS credits = 135 h.

Further information

Requires good independent study skills since real-time teacher participation is very minimal. Attending the course requires English skills enabling academic studies and some IT-skills.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Examination and assignments. Assessment on a scale of 1 - 5.

Qualifications

Prior skills in the Finnish language are not a requirement, but attending the course requires English skills enabling academic studies, some IT-skills and good independent study skills.

Enrollment

02.01.2023 - 15.01.2023

Timing

16.01.2023 - 30.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

RDI portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Yhteisten opintojen koulutusyksikkö

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 60

Teachers
  • Tarja Isokääntä
Teacher in charge

Tarja Isokääntä

Groups
  • GDKV23KM
    Game design, part-time studies
  • VV2022-2023
    Optional studies 2022-2023

Objective

You are able to express yourself in Finnish in the most common everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You have a command of simple phrases, basic clauses and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.1-A1.2) needed in situations such as introducing yourself and in service encounters.
You are familiar with the most essential grammatical features, like vowel harmony, present tense of the verb types and partitive singular case, and can manage with the pronunciation and spelling.
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.

Content

What kind of language is Finnish compared with other languages you know? What are the special features of Finnish?
Which phrases and what kind of knowledge of Finnish language and culture are needed in everyday communication?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to learn elementary Finnish during the course and independently?
How to pronounce and spell in Finnish

Opiskelumateriaali

A Taste of Finnish. 2015. University of Helsinki. Available at: http://tasteoffinnish.fi/. In addition, other material provided on a Learn platform.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

This course is available for students who have no prior Finnish skills.

The course will be carried out by means of independent online studies. If you preferred contact lessons, choose the course Finnish 1 instead of the course Finnish for beginners.

The student is responsible for determining his/her weekly amount of studying based on the time during which he/she wishes to complete the course.

The teacher will be available online at 4—5 pm on Monday 16 January, at 4—5 pm on Monday 13 February, at 5—6 pm on Monday 13 March, and at 4—5 pm on Monday 17 April

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Generic skills for working life.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

There will be an exam at the end of the course. The exam dates will be given at the beginning of the course.

All the assignments must be submitted following the given schedule by the end of the course.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

5 ECTS credits = 135 h.

Further information

Requires good independent study skills since real-time teacher participation is very minimal. Attending the course requires English skills enabling academic studies and some IT-skills.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Examination and assignments. Assessment on a scale of 1 - 5.

Qualifications

Prior skills in the Finnish language are not a requirement, but attending the course requires English skills enabling academic studies, some IT-skills and good independent study skills.

Enrollment

22.08.2022 - 28.08.2022

Timing

12.09.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Kielet ja viestintä, Mikkeli

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 60

Teachers
  • Paula Ronkainen
Teacher in charge

Paula Ronkainen

Groups
  • VV2022-2023
    Optional studies 2022-2023

Objective

You are able to express yourself in Finnish in the most common everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You have a command of simple phrases, basic clauses and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.1-A1.2) needed in situations such as introducing yourself and in service encounters.
You are familiar with the most essential grammatical features, like vowel harmony, present tense of the verb types and partitive singular case, and can manage with the pronunciation and spelling.
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.

Content

What kind of language is Finnish compared with other languages you know? What are the special features of Finnish?
Which phrases and what kind of knowledge of Finnish language and culture are needed in everyday communication?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to learn elementary Finnish during the course and independently?
How to pronounce and spell in Finnish

Opiskelumateriaali

A Taste of Finnish. 2015. University of Helsinki. Available at: http://tasteoffinnish.fi/. In addition, other material provided on a Learn platform.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

This course is available for students who have no prior Finnish skills.
The course will be carried out by means of independent online studies.

The student is responsible for determining his/her weekly amount of studying based on the time during which he/she wishes to complete the course.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

language that is needed at work

Tentit ja muut määräajat

There will be an exam at the end of the course. The exam dates will be given at the beginning of the course.

All the assignments must be submitted following the given schedule by the end of the course.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

5 ECTS credits = 135 h.

Further information

Requires good independent study skills since real-time teacher participation is very minimal. Attending the course requires English skills enabling academic studies and some IT-skills.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Examination and assignments. Assessment on a scale of 1 - 5.

Qualifications

Prior skills in the Finnish language are not a requirement, but attending the course requires English skills enabling academic studies, some IT-skills and good independent study skills.

Enrollment

14.03.2022 - 31.03.2022

Timing

02.05.2022 - 31.07.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Kielet ja viestintä, Mikkeli

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 60

Teachers
  • Elsa Peltoranta
Teacher in charge

Elsa Peltoranta

Groups
  • VV2021-2022
    Optional studies 2021-2022

Objective

You are able to express yourself in Finnish in the most common everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You have a command of simple phrases, basic clauses and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.1-A1.2) needed in situations such as introducing yourself and in service encounters.
You are familiar with the most essential grammatical features, like vowel harmony, present tense of the verb types and partitive singular case, and can manage with the pronunciation and spelling.
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.

Content

What kind of language is Finnish compared with other languages you know? What are the special features of Finnish?
Which phrases and what kind of knowledge of Finnish language and culture are needed in everyday communication?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to learn elementary Finnish during the course and independently?
How to pronounce and spell in Finnish

Opiskelumateriaali

A Taste of Finnish. 2015. University of Helsinki. Available at: http://tasteoffinnish.fi/. In addition, other material provided on a Learn platform.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

This course is available for students who have no prior Finnish skills.
The course will be carried out by means of independent online studies.

The student is responsible for determining his/her weekly amount of studying based on the time during which he/she wishes to complete the course.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

Among the aims of the course are the abilities to sustain communication in work-related environments.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

There will be an exam at the end of the course. The exam dates will be given at the beginning of the course.

All the assignments must be submitted following the given schedule by the end of the course.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

5 ECTS credits = 135 h.

Further information

Requires good independent study skills since real-time teacher participation is very minimal. Attending the course requires English skills enabling academic studies and some IT-skills.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Examination and assignments. Assessment on a scale of 1 - 5.

Qualifications

Prior skills in the Finnish language are not a requirement, but attending the course requires English skills enabling academic studies, some IT-skills and good independent study skills.

Enrollment

03.01.2022 - 16.01.2022

Timing

17.01.2022 - 30.04.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

RDI portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Kielet ja viestintä, Mikkeli

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 60

Teachers
  • Heljä Uusitalo
Teacher in charge

Heljä Uusitalo

Groups
  • VV2021-2022
    Optional studies 2021-2022

Objective

You are able to express yourself in Finnish in the most common everyday situations both orally and in writing.
You have a command of simple phrases, basic clauses and vocabulary (CEFR level A1.1-A1.2) needed in situations such as introducing yourself and in service encounters.
You are familiar with the most essential grammatical features, like vowel harmony, present tense of the verb types and partitive singular case, and can manage with the pronunciation and spelling.
You are also able to expand your vocabulary and knowledge of language usage independently using different sources.
You become more familiar with the Finnish culture.

Content

What kind of language is Finnish compared with other languages you know? What are the special features of Finnish?
Which phrases and what kind of knowledge of Finnish language and culture are needed in everyday communication?
Which sources and tools can you use in order to learn elementary Finnish during the course and independently?
How to pronounce and spell in Finnish

Opiskelumateriaali

A Taste of Finnish. 2015. University of Helsinki. Available at: http://tasteoffinnish.fi/. In addition, other material provided on a Learn platform.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

This course is available for students who have no prior Finnish skills.
The course will be carried out by means of independent online studies.

The student is responsible for determining his/her weekly amount of studying based on the time during which he/she wishes to complete the course.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

When possible ther will be training of branch connected vocabulary and communication situations.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

There will be an exam at the end of the course. The exam dates will be given at the beginning of the course.

All the assignments must be submitted following the given schedule by the end of the course.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

5 ECTS credits = 135 h.

Further information

Requires good independent study skills since real-time teacher participation is very minimal. Attending the course requires English skills enabling academic studies and some IT-skills.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Examination and assignments. Assessment on a scale of 1 - 5.

Qualifications

Prior skills in the Finnish language are not a requirement, but attending the course requires English skills enabling academic studies, some IT-skills and good independent study skills.