Beginners’ Finnish 2Laajuus (3 cr)

Objective

After the completion of the course,
- you are able to communicate in Finnish in various basic everyday situations
- you can use appropriate phrases and vocabulary
- you are familiar with the key features of the Finnish language, grammar and culture
- you can apply your skills in practice, both orally and in writing
- you are able to independently expand your vocabulary resources and improve your Finnish skills using different sources.

Content

- telling times
- months, seasons and weather
- family and friends
- daily activities and verb conjugation
- food
- simple communication, conversations and writing tasks related to e.g., activities and service encounters (e.g., shopping and eating out)
- essential grammar themes related to the communicative content of the course

- online learning in Learn (Xamk Moodle) environment
- practice with online tasks
- independent progress

- Around 81 hours of independent work (reading/watching/listening study material, rehearsal activities, assignments)

Qualifications

Beginners’ Finnish 1 or corresponding skills in the Finnish language. In addition, attending the course requires English skills enabling academic studies, some IT skills and a good command of independent studying.