You can discuss familiar topics in everyday life. You develop your oral and writing skills. You are familiar with the Finnish culture and customs related to the topics of the course. Your target level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages CEFR is A2.2.

• Travelling
• The Finnish summer cottage, sauna and nature
• Health issue, going to a doctor
• Free time activities and hobbies
• The past tense of verbs (imperfekti)
• The construction `have to´
• The forms of object

Contact and distant sessions or virtual course.

If you have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or on another course, you can show the competence with a demonstration and progress faster through your studies. More information and instructions for RPL are available at MyNet.

Course materials are announced at the beginning of the implementation.

Prerequisite: Finnish for Foreigners 2 or equivalent (about 10 cr of previous studies)

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.

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.

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.