Study Guide

Objective

You can make use of the languages you know and the Finnish-speaking environment in your Finnish language studies.

You can express yourself in Finnish at proficiency level A2.1.-A2.2 in the most common everyday situations, both orally and in writing.

You can follow slow conversations, write short texts and use the language spontaneously in familiar communication situations.

You will be familiar with the main grammatical phenomena.

You will be able to increase your vocabulary and language knowledge, also independently, using a variety of sources.

You are familiar with Finnish culture and customs.

You will become familiar with the basic vocabulary of your profession.

You will be able to use ICT ethically in your studies.

Content

How does Finnish compare to other languages you know?

What are the characteristics of the Finnish language?

How is Finnish pronounced and written?

How do you introduce yourself and deal with people in everyday situations?

How do you make use of the Finnish-speaking environment to learn the language?

What kind of vocabulary, phrases and structures do you need in everyday situations?

What kind of language and cultural knowledge do you need for basic language studies?

What kind of sources and tools can you use in your basic Finnish language studies during the course and independently?

How can you use technology and tools in your language studies in an ethical way?

How do you set yourself goals in Finnish language learning and how do you reflect on your learning?

Opiskelumateriaali

All material in Learn

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

An online implementation, where it is possible to complete the tasks on your own schedule during the course, progressing from one module to the next. Attendance for the first time.

The past time and telling about it
- Work life skills in Finnish
- Translating short texts into Finnish
-Writing exercises, such as e-mails in Finnish
-Cultural differences and the Finnish way of communication
-Use of the passive in Finland
-Evaluation of your own language skills
-New vocabulary

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

General knowledge and skills for Finnish working and student life.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

All assignments completed with approval by the end of the course. No final exam.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

5 x27

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

The past time and telling about it
- Work life skills, personal work history and CV in Finnish
- Translating short texts into Finnish
-Writing exercises, such as e-mails in Finnish
-Cultural differences and the Finnish way of communication
-Use of the passive in Finland
-Evaluation of your own language skills

Further information

Completing the course requires independent work and sticking to the schedule. Assignments must be returned as approved by the end of the course.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

1-5