Finnish 1 (3op)

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Tavoitteet

Students know some basic vocabulary, grammar and phrases of the Finnish language. After the course, they are able to tell and write about themselves using simple expressions and to communicate in simple everyday situations. Furthermore, students are acquainted with Finland as a country and also have a better understanding of the Finnish way of life.

Sisältö

This course provides students with an introduction to Finland and the Finnish language and culture:
- greetings, basic phrases, numbers
- introducing and telling about oneself (name, address, age, country, nationality, language skills), family and housing
- some expressions of time (weekdays, months, seasons, telling time)
- weather
- basic vocabulary (e.g. numbers, time, family, home, weather)
- simple everyday situations, e.g. telling about oneself, shopping and asking prices (Level A1)
- grammar, e.g. personal pronouns, possessive construction, verb conjugation, question and negative sentence, partitive case, genitive, local cases, consonant gradation
- main features of the spoken language
- basic information about Finland and Finnish culture.

Oppimateriaalit

Material on Moodle platform

Opetusmenetelmät

Independent online learning
Spoken and written exercises
Grammar exercises

Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

The student can take the exam when they have completed all the compulsory exercises, tests and assignments of the course with a "pass" grade.
The exam will be arranged in the EXAM room of SEAMK.
If the student isn't is Finland the examination arrangements are agreed upon with the teacher.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

Finnish 1 of the degree programs IB, AFE, AE, HOSBA

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

81 h

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

The student knows some vocabulary and polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions but mistakes can impede comprehension. The student can communicate in some everyday situations when helped. Other languages strongly influence the pronunciation. The student can tell only a few main facts about the country and its culture.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

The student knows the most of the vocabulary and polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions almost without mistakes. He manages independently in most everyday situations. The pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student knows detailed facts widely - although some false information might appear - and is therefore relatively well acquainted with the country and its culture.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

The student knows the vocabulary and polite phrases learnt during the course. He can use simple constructions making hardly any mistakes. He manages independently and fluently in everyday situations. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student knows precise and detailed facts and is well acquainted with the country and its culture.

Esitietovaatimukset

No prerequisites

Lisätiedot

The target level after the course: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) Level A1.
The student must use video recording in some speaking assignments.
The student must submit all the compulsory tests and assignments to be able to access the final exam.
The student can enrol in the course on April 15 2026 at the latest.