Study Guide

Learning outcomes

After the course the student is able to
- use the structures and the vocabulary needed while presenting oneself in working and studying situations
- can present himself and tell about himself in spoken and written way
- knows the basic rules of pronunciation
- knows the basic differences of the formal and the informal communication
- is able to ask questions and tell opinions.
- knows the basic structures: the Present Tense, the articles, the prepositions, the personal pronouns, the structures that
indicates the possession, the negation, the interrogative sentence, the numbers 0-100.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Teaching methods: Written and spoken exercises, individual working.

Timing and attendance

28 contact lessons. The evaluation of the spoken language skills on basis of the continuous evaluation requires 75% of active presence or a separate test of the spoken language skills.

Learning material and recommended literature

The material given by the teacher (in Moodle).

Alternative completion methods

Written and spoken exam. The student studies the content of the course completely independently. There is one month time after the course to assist the tests.

Exam retakes

Written exam in EXAM Laboratory, the reservation link in Moodle after the course has ended. There is one month time to assist the exams after the course. A spoken test of 15 minutes through Teams, if necessary.

Learning environment

The Material in Moodle, the contact lessons in Lahti Campus.

Student time use and work load

28 contact lessons, individual working.

Contents

After the course the student is able to
- use the structures and the vocabulary needed while presenting oneself in working and studying situations
- can present himself and tell about himself in spoken and written way
- knows the basic rules of pronunciation
- knows the basic differences of the formal and the informal communication
- is able to ask questions and tell opinions.
- knows the basic structures: the present tense, the articles, the prepositions, the personal pronouns, the structures that indicates the possession, the negation, the interrogative sentence, the numbers 0-100

Proficiency level: A1

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous skills needed.

Assessment criteria

Written exam. The spoken test or the grade given on basis of the continuous evaluation that requires 75% of active presence.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student does not master the content of the course in an acceptable way and is unable to convey the message orally or in writing.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The knowledge and the skills of the student are on mediocre level in relation to the learning expectations.
The student can communicate on mediocre level in written and spoken way in simple communication situations.
The student can partly apply learned things to new communication situations.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The knowledge and the skills of the student are on good level in relation to the learning expectations.
The student can communicate well in written and spoken way in simple communication situations.
The student can principally apply learned things to new communication situations.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The knowledge and the skills of the student are on commendable level in relation to the learning expectations.
The student can communicate laudably in written and spoken way in simple communication situations.
The student can perfectly apply learned things to new communication situations.