Finnish language 1Laajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Students - understand easy Finnish texts in written and spoken language - are aware of basic differences between written and spoken Finnish - can produce a moderate number of words and sentences in both spoken and written Finnish - manage simple discussions and everyday situations in Finnish - learn the basic grammatical structures and special characteristics of the Finnish language - familiarize themselves with Finnish culture

Content

Students familiarize themselves with common Finnish phrases and learn basic vocabulary and grammar to manage everyday situations in Finnish. The course establishes the foundation for studying the Finnish language and culture. The intended learning outcomes equal reference level A1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Level Learner, CEFR A1

Materials

Articles Videos Material in Hoodle

Further information

This is a self-paced Finnish course for total beginners who will learn the basics of Finnish through independent studies in a Moodle learning environment. This means that there will be no live classes given. It is suitable for any student interested learning the basics of Finnish. You need to possess good digital skills, be highly motivated for independent studies. Timing First year of study, autumn

Evaluation

Self-paced online course