Study Guide

Objective

You understand the main contents of everyday discussions. You understand simple spoken language. You are able to participate in a simple conversation in Finnish. You can use everyday vocabulary and common phrases used in discussions.

Content

- You participate in discussions on various topics, e.g. free time, Finnish food and public holidays.
- You get familiar with the materials and vocabulary given and study Finnish phrases.
- You do exercises and write short texts based on the topics of the discussions.

Location and time

12.2. - 26.4., at on Tuesdays 16.15 - 17.45
no lessons in week 10

Teaching methods

Language Café 1 is for students whose mother tongue is not Finnish. The course is a speaking course. Each class consists of small group discussions on a specific topic.

The course takes place online in Zoom. You cannot do the course independently, you must attend the meetings online.

Student workload

online meetings, 20 h (10 times)
independent work and homeworks 20 h

Further information

Level A2.1

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment methods and criteria

participation in the online meetings and submission of assignments

Objective

You understand the main contents of everyday discussions. You understand simple spoken language. You are able to participate in a simple conversation in Finnish. You can use everyday vocabulary and common phrases used in discussions.

Content

- You participate in discussions on various topics, e.g. free time, Finnish food and public holidays.
- You get familiar with the materials and vocabulary given and study Finnish phrases.
- You do exercises and write short texts based on the topics of the discussions.

Location and time

5.2. - 26.4., at on Thursday 16.15 - 17.45
no lessons in week 10

Teaching methods

Language Café 1 is for students whose mother tongue is not Finnish. The course is a speaking course. Each class consists of small group discussions on a specific topic.

The course takes place online in Zoom. You cannot do the course independently, you must attend the meetings online.

Student workload

online meetings, 20 h (10 times)
independent work and homeworks 20 h

Further information

Level A2.1

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment methods and criteria

participation in the online meetings and submission of assignments

Objective

You understand the main contents of everyday discussions. You understand simple spoken language. You are able to participate in a simple conversation in Finnish. You can use everyday vocabulary and common phrases used in discussions.

Content

- You participate in discussions on various topics, e.g. free time, Finnish food and public holidays.
- You get familiar with the materials and vocabulary given and study Finnish phrases.
- You do exercises and write short texts based on the topics of the discussions.

Location and time

online meetings on Thursdays 2.2. - 20.4. at 14.00 - 15.30

Teaching methods

You understand the main points of everyday conversations.
You understand easy and simply spoken language.
You can participate in the discussion in Finnish.
You know the phrases and vocabulary of a everyday conversation.

Discussion on different topics, for example:
- having coffee
- on a trip in nature
- free time
- Finnish food
- Finnish holidays
- studying
- chatting with friends.
Studying the materials and learning vocabulary and phrases.

Familiarise yourself with the material and vocabulary before the meeting. You participate in the discussions and do the assignments.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

You attend all online meetings and do all the exercises and homework according to the instructions. You actively participate in the discussions.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

You are absent without a reason. You don't do the exercises and don't participate in the discussions.