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Learn Finnish: Everyday Life (level A2.2) (5 cr)

Code: KP10059-3001

General information

Enrollment: 01.04.2025 - 30.04.2025; Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 22.09.2025 - 12.12.2025; The implementation has not yet started.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 cr

Local portion: 0 cr

Virtual portion: 5 cr

Unit: Kielten ja viestinnän opetus (KVO)

Campus: Online

Teaching languages: Finnish; English

Seats: 20 - 20

Degree programmes: Open University of Applied Sciences Studies; Complementary Studies

Teachers: Martta Rintanen

Teacher in charge: Martta Rintanen

Scheduling groups: Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 20 . Open UAS : 20.); Tutkinto-opiskelijat (myös ristiinopiskelu) (Size: 0 . Open UAS : 0.)

Groups: TOP25_26
Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2025-2026; KAKS25
Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2025

Small groups: Open UAS Students; Degree students

Course: KP10059

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The course is intended for students whose mother tongue is not Finnish. The language level of the course is A2.2. The course is an independent online course. This course replaces an earlier course called Finnish for Students

After completing the course, you will be able to
- tell about yourself and your everyday life
- use the Finnish language in customer service situations
- find the main points in short texts and in simple speech
- write short texts
- can distinguish between written and spoken language.

Content

The course focuses on everyday communication situations, such as talking about yourself, expressing time, handling errands, and understanding news. You will learn key vocabulary, phrases, features of spoken language, and basic (YKI 2) grammar.

- Everyday communication situations: telling about yourself, expressing your time, various customer service situations, understanding news
- Vocabulary and phrases used in communication situations
- Features and vocabulary of colloquial language
- Grammar at basic level (UNIC 2).

The course is intended for students whose mother tongue is not Finnish. The language level of the course is A2.2. The course is an independent online course. You will get feedback and a grade at the end of the course.

Location and time

The course is an independent online course. You will complete all assignments independently and return them to Moodle by the deadline.

Teaching methods

The course is intended for students whose mother tongue is not Finnish. The language level of the course is A2.2. The course is an independent online course. This course replaces an earlier course called Finnish for Students

The course focuses on everyday communication situations, such as talking about yourself, expressing time, handling errands, and understanding news. You will learn key vocabulary, phrases, features of spoken language, and basic (YKI 2) grammar.