Finnish 2 (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You can use and understand sentences and frequently used expressions on everyday topics. You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. You are able to discuss and write about e.g. freetime, your day, travel arrangements and shopping. You are able to give instructions and orders, describe immediate environment and suggest a meeting.

Content

- Expanding vocabulary related to everyday life (e.g. clothes, the looks, housing, basic adjectives, weather, travel arrangements, places)
- Dialogues related to everyday tasks and social life
- Basic grammar: k-p-t-change in verbs and nouns, imperative form, local cases, some noun types

Teaching methods

The course has a 60% compulsory attendance rate, i.e. students must attend at least half of the lectures, on campus.

You can pronounce Finnish in an understandable manner. You can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases. You are able to use the basic vocabulary and grammar to express your own ideas in elementary everyday situations. You can ask and answer to basic questions. You are able to tell about yourself and use polite phrases and greetings in everyday situations, e.g. meeting friends, asking about the price and ordering.

Completion alternatives

The course can only be completed by attending lectures and taking the final exam.