Your capacity to talk has further developed, your command of the elementary structures has expanded and your vocabulary for everyday life situations has broadened. You are able to participate in everyday communication and read and write short texts in Finnish. You have gained language and culture basic skills to the extent that you are able to use the surrounding language environment to develop your language skills further. Your target level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages CEFR is A2.1.

pronunciation
housing
travelling
food and drink
professions and work
expressing place and direction
basic structures and vocabulary for everyday needs
basic culture elements

Contact and distant sessions or virtual course.

Materials to be announced in the implementation plan.

Course teacher(s)
Hanna Tani, Tuula Jäppinen

Prerequisite: Finnish for Foreigners 1 or equivalent competence (about 5 cr of previous studies).

Grade 1 (40 %)
Your knowledge of the language is satisfactory in view of the projected learning outcomes of the course.

Your skills allow you to complete the given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply your knowledge.

In view of the projected learning outcomes, you have a basic knowledge of the language and you demonstrate a limited ability to apply your skills, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

Grade 3 (70 %)
Your knowledge of the language is good in view of the projected learning outcomes of the course.

Your skills allow you complete the given tasks and assignments independently. You are able to apply your knowledge in practical situations, considering the projected learning outcomes of the course. You can critique your own abilities and identify ways to improve.

In view of the projected learning outcomes, you have a basic to good knowledge of the language and you demonstrate sufficient ability to apply your skills. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.

Grade 5 (90%)
Your knowledge of the language is excellent in view of the projected learning outcomes of the course.

Your skills allow you to apply your knowledge in demanding situations, considering the projected learning outcomes of the course. You can independently find ways to develop your skills and to cope in spontaneous situations.

In view of the projected learning outcomes, you have detailed and explicit knowledge in the language and you apply your skills with natural proficiency. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.

Students' performance is graded on the following scale: Excellent (5), Very good (4), Good (3), Satisfactory (2), Fair (1), Fail (0).