Finnish 1 (Level A2.1) (5 cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- comprehend simple speech or follow a discussion on a topic that is important and familiar to them
- comprehend the core content of short, simple discussions
- describe their closest friends in a few short sentences
- manage simple social encounters and very common service scenarios
- comprehend simple, short texts containing very basic vocabulary
- navigate very common everyday situations using their writing skills
- write short, simple messages and simple, list-like descriptions of familiar topics
- reach the target level of A2.1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Location and time

Leppävaara campus

Materials

Canvas and utiliziling Oma suomi 1 book.

Teaching methods

The course is aiming at basic knowledge of Finnish grammar and vocabulary to guarantee that the students will be able to speak and understand Finnish in very basic everyday situations. The target level is A1.2. in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. NOTICE! THE STUDENTS HAVE TO BE PRESENT AT THE 1ST SESSION OR INFORM THE TEACHER IN ADVANCE ON THEIR ABSENCE. Otherwise they may loose their place at the course.

Content scheduling

Student

-can understand simple speech or follow a conversation on a topic that is important and familiar to you
- can understand the gist of short, simple conversations
- can describe his/her environment in a few short sentences
- can cope with simple social encounters and most common service situations
- understand simple short texts containing the most common vocabulary

Evaluation scale

H-5