Finnish language 2 (5cr)
Code: YPKI4-3003
General information
- Enrollment
- 01.04.2025 - 15.12.2025
- Registration for the implementation has begun.
- Timing
- 01.04.2026 - 08.05.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Tyke, Seikkailu ja YAMK
- Campus
- Helsinki campus
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 1 - 40
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Adventure and Outdoor Education
- Teachers
- Kirsi Koivisto
- Teacher in charge
- Kirsi Koivisto
- Groups
-
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- Course
- YPKI4
Evaluation scale
0-5
Objective
Students
• understand basic Finnish texts in written and spoken language
• are aware of differences between written and spoken Finnish
• can produce basic texts in both spoken and written Finnish
• manage simple discussions and everyday situations in Finnish
• strengthen their knowledge of grammatical structures and special characteristics of the Finnish language
• familiarize themselves with Finnish culture
Accomplishment methods
Attending the course
Content
Students develop their skills in both spoken and written Finnish. Students are prepared to use Finnish in everyday situations. This course complements the course Finnish for beginners 1. The intended learning outcomes equal reference level A2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Level
Learner, CEFR A2
Materials
- interactive online course assignments
- texts and video materials published on the course forum
Qualifications
Students has successfully completed the course Finnish 1, meaning that their language level is A1 when starting the course.
Further information
Contact Teaching and Independent Study:
This Finnish course for total beginners combines contact teaching with independent study in a Moodle learning environment. Students will learn the basics of Finnish through guided lessons and self-directed assignments. The course is suitable for anyone interested in learning the basics of Finnish. To succeed, you should have good digital skills, an active attitude towards learning, and motivation to complete both the classroom and independent tasks.