Introduction to Finnish Language (4 cr)

Materials

Provided by teacher

Evaluation scale

0-5

Further information

Written and oral exams at the end of the course
Timing agreed with students in the beginning of the course

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

You understand the most common Finnish phonetics, words and phrases (greetings, numbers and simple questions about yourself) and you make some basic questions and phrases. You can tell about yourself.

Exam schedules

Written and oral exams at the end of the course
Timing agreed with students in the beginning of the course

Teaching language

en

Teaching methods

Classroom learning at Rajakatu Campus, class F305
On Fridays on 1.9.–15.12. at 8.15–10.15

Location and time

Classroom learning at Rajakatu Campus, class F305
On Fridays on 1.9.–15.12. at 8.15–10.15

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4

Qualifications

No previous knowledge is required.

Content

You will learn to
understand and use familiar everyday expressions
use very basic phrases
introduce yourself and others
ask and answer questions about personal details such as where you live
you will study the basics of Finnish phonetics
language learning strategies
the typical features of the Finnish culture and way of life.

Objective

You will learn the basics of Finnish phonetics and characteristics Finnish language. You can use basic phrases and vocabulary in everyday situations. You can tell some basic information about yourself.

You will understand the most common words and phrases (greetings, numbers and simple questions about yourself) and make some basic questions and phrases.