Study Guide

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student
- is able to use the basic structures and vocabulary necessary for work and study life introductory situations
- can present oneself and tell about oneself orally and in writing.
- knows the basic rules of pronunciation
- knows the basic differences between formal and informal communication
- is able to ask questions and express preferences.
- knows the basic structures: verbs’ present tense, articles, prepositions of place, prepositions à ja de, personal pronouns, structure
expressing ownership, prohibition, questions, numbers 0-69.

Proficiency level: A1

Implementation and methods of teaching

Practice of written and oral skills, assignments, independent work. The languages of instruction are Finnish, French and English.

Timing and attendance

Contact teaching 28 lessons. Assessment of oral language skills based on continuous assessment requires 75% active attendance or oral examination. Timetables: TimeEdit

Written and oral examination. There is one month after the end of the course for the written (EXAM room) and oral examination via Teams. Make an appointment (make an invitation) in Teams for 30 minutes, 8.30 - 16 Monday to Friday. Written examination in EXAM room, booking link in Moodle at latest in the end of the course. During the oral interview, please ensure that you are alone in a quiet room with no interruptions.

Learning material and recommended literature

Provided by teacher on Moodle.

Alternative completion methods

Written (in EXAM room) and oral examination. Students study the course content completely independently. There is one month after the end of the course for the written (EXAM room) and oral examination via Teams. Make an appointment (make an invitation) in Teams for 30 minutes, 8.30 - 16 Monday to Friday Written questioning in EXAM mode, booking link in Moodle at the end of the course. During the oral interview, please ensure that you are alone in a quiet room with no interruptions.

Exam retakes

Retakes: individual written examination in EXAM room, contact your teacher. Oral examination 15 min via Teams, if necessary. During the oral examination, please ensure that you are alone in a quiet room with no interruptions.

Student time use and work load

Contact teaching 28 hours, independent work 40 hours

Contents

After completing the course, the student is able to use the basic structures and vocabulary necessary for work and study life introductory situations and to present oneself orally and in writing.

Pronunciation, introduction, self-expression, basic differences between formal and informal communication, asking questions, expressing preferences.

Structures: Verbs present tense, articles, prepositions of place, prepositions à ja de, personal pronouns, structure expressing ownership, prohibition, questions, numbers 0-69.

Proficiency level: A1

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

No prior knlowlwdge.

Assessment criteria

Written examination (in EXAM mode) and oral examination. There is one month's time to do the examinations.

The oral examination is an interview or a grade based on continuous assessment, continuous assessment requires 75% active attendance.
Make an appointment (make an invitation) by Teams for 30 minutes, 8.30am - 4pm Monday to Friday, if you do not assist to the continuous assessment. During the oral hearing, make sure you are alone in a quiet room with no interruptions.

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 ans 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 ans 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 ans 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.