Study Guide

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B1.

The student is able to
- use basic grammar sufficiently well to manage in professional language studies
- use English in everyday situations
- discuss and write about familiar topics.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Online course.

Timing and attendance

Online course. An Info session on Zoom on the first week of the course. Students will be notified by email.

Learning material and recommended literature

Students will complete the Moodle materials and exercises independently, in addition to returning a weekly assignment each week of the course. On the final week, there is a three-part final assignment including a written and oral communication task and a Moodle exam. All instructions are mainly in Finnish.

Exam retakes

There are two retake possibilities for the final Moodle-exam.

Learning environment

Online on Moodle.

Student time use and work load

3 x 27 hours, the workload is spread evenly during the course

Contents

- revision of essential grammar: verbs, nouns, sentence structure, adjectives and prepositions

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

The course is targeted to students whose grade for English at matriculation exam was lower than C, or students who have not studied in senior high school (lukio) or whose level of English is below B1 according to the Common European Framework. The course is taught at level B1.2/B2.1. This course cannot be included in compulsory language studies. The instructions on Moodle are in Finnish.

Assessment criteria

The assessment is based on weekly assignment, final assignments, and the Moodle exam.

Assessment scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved

The student has a good command of the course content. The student can deliver everyday messages clearly in writing; possible problems with grammar and vocabulary do not hinder communication.