Finnish language 1 (5cr)
Code: YPKI3-3006
General information
- Enrollment
- 01.04.2025 - 19.09.2025
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 01.10.2025 - 19.12.2025
- Implementation is running.
- 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 - 100
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Adventure and Outdoor Education
- Teachers
- Kirsi Koivisto
- Teacher in charge
- Kirsi Koivisto
- Groups
-
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- Course
- YPKI3
Evaluation scale
0-5
Objective
Students
- understand easy Finnish texts in written and spoken language
- are aware of basic differences between written and spoken Finnish
- can produce a moderate number of words and sentences in both spoken and written Finnish
- manage simple discussions and everyday situations in Finnish
- learn the basic grammatical structures and special characteristics of the Finnish language
- familiarize themselves with Finnish culture
Accomplishment methods
Self-paced online course
Content
Students familiarize themselves with common Finnish phrases and learn basic vocabulary and grammar to manage everyday situations in Finnish. The course establishes the foundation for studying the Finnish language and culture. The intended learning outcomes equal reference level A1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Level
Learner, CEFR A1
Materials
Artikkelit
Videot
Hoodlen oppimateriaali
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.