Study Guide

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student
- is able to use the structures and vocabulary necessary in the most important communication situations of working life, mainly
written.
- is able to present optionally e.g. company / organization and products, give an elevator speech, tell about entrepreneurship, write
a memo.
- is able to use subjunctive and conditional.

Proficiency level: A2

Implementation and methods of teaching

Independent study. Exercises. Instructions in French.
A part of the exercise tasks is selected for the tasks, which are evaluated after the return.

Timing and attendance

Time-independent study until the last return date, which will be announced at the start of the course. Can be done on 3. and 4. period.

Learning material and recommended literature

Online environment Material available through Moodle.
Recommended material: Béatrice TAUZIN, Anne-Lyse DUBOIS: Objectif Express 1 (Nouvelle édition).

Exam retakes

After returning the tasks: Personal written exam in EXAM, contact the teacher by e-mail sari.parssinen@lab.fi or Oral exam via Teams, schedule a meeting (an invitation) in Teams for 30 minutes, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Exam questions will be based on your completed assignments.

Learning environment

Network environment Moodle.

Student time use and work load

72 hours.

Contents

After completing the course, the student is able to use the structures and vocabulary necessary in the most important communication situations of working life, mainly in writing, is able to present optionally e.g. company / organization and products, give an elevator speech, tell about entrepreneurship, write a memo.

Optionally different topics: company presentation, product presentation, memo, recruitment, elevator speech, entrepreneurship.

Structures: Subjunctive and conditional

Proficiency level: A2

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

French 4 or French for Work Life 1 or equivalent.
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Assessment criteria

Learning assignments and written or oral examination

After returning the tasks: Personal written exam in EXAM, contact the teacher by e-mail sari.parssinen@lab.fi or Oral exam via Teams, schedule a meeting (an invitation) in Teams for 30 minutes, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Exam questions will be based on your completed assignments.

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.