Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and use the course vocabulary and phrases for common everyday situations
- tell about oneself and understand basic questions
- read and write simple sentences related to the course topics.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Contact lessons on Lahti campus and independent work.

Timing and attendance

- The course will be organized during one period.
- Active participation is required.

Learning material and recommended literature

The material will be announced by the teacher of the course.

Alternative completion methods

Exam

Exam retakes

The exam date will be announced later.

Learning environment

Contact lessons on campus, materials in Moodle

Contents

- greetings

- introduction and personal details

- questions and answers

- numbers and alphabet

- at the café

- countries, languages, nationalities

- pronunciation

- verb type 1, present tense

- genitive case.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No previous Finnish skills required.

Assessment criteria

An exam to evaluate, how well the student can
- write in Finnish
- understand Finnish texts
- understand spoken Finnish
- speak in Finnish.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

The student has not reached the learning objectives.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives at a satisfactory level.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives well.

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

The student has reached the learning objectives in an excellent way.