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Finnish 1

Finnish 1

Finnish online (spring -25 implementation)
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Description

The Tampere University Language Centre arranges this introductory course on the Finnish language. If you are planning an exchange period to Tampere University or any other university in Finland, this is the perfect course to help you get acquainted with the very basics of Finnish language and culture.

The Team

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Pirjo Litmanen
Teacher
4 learners
Study format
Online
Application period
2 December 2024 – 2 March 2025
Study period
7 January – 9 May 2025
Credits
3 ECTS
Pace
15%
Hosting university
Tampere University
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Learning outcomes

Communicating in basic everyday situations

The student will communicate in a simple way in the most basic everyday situations.

ESCO SKILLS

Finnish

Understanding words and short phrases

The student will understand the most familiar words and short phrases in their context.

ESCO SKILLS

Listen activelyFinnish

Writing with simple vocabulary

The student will write very short notes on simple and the most common topics using the most basic and simple vocabulary and very basic structures.

ESCO SKILLS

Finnish

Pronouncing clearly

The student will pronounce clearly enough to be understood.

ESCO SKILLS

Finnish

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Information

This course is an introduction to the Finnish language. The target level of the course is A1.2, developing elementary proficiency (CEFR application by Finnish National Agency for Education). The course consists of self-study modules in Moodle. In addition to that, there are optional online meetings to practise interaction. By the end of the course the student will have tools for simple interaction using basic phrases to following topics: greetings, meeting people, introductions, vocabulary related to food and beverages, expressions of time.

No previous knowledge of the Finnish language is needed. This course is an online implementation consisting of different materials and activities. The teaching language is English.

The course material will open in Moodle on 7.1.2025, last day for submissions of tasks is 9.5.2025 and the material is available in Moodle until mid-June.

Hosting university

Tampere University

Tampere University