can tell about his/her past and introduce his/her own culture or other topics of interest
has learned how to apply for a job in Finland
is able to make a presentation in Finnish
has got improved vocabulary and speaking skills, also the knowledge of Finnish grammar
gets basic information and skills considering working life in Finnish
Contents
Conjunctions
Object
Conditional mood
Past tense forms and usage
3. infinitive
Present passive voice
Writing email
Studies, work experience
Presentation or oral summary
Execution methods
Contact hours
Independent studies
The assessment of one’s own learning
Oral and written exercises individually and in pairs, group work.
Homework and preparation for lessons and exams.
Learning materials
Gehring, S.& Heinzmann, S. 2012. Suomen mestari 2. Suomen kielen oppikirja aikuisille. Finn Lectura. Helsinki. (compulsory)
Other material provided by teacher.
Starting level and linkage with other courses
The student has successfully completed the courses Finnish for Beginners 1 & Finnish for Beginners 2 or acquired this level in the entry level test in Finnish.
Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria - grade 1
The student has a passable command of standard oral and written Finnish on general and some field-specific topics. The student is able to communicate in some situations he/she is likely to encounter. He/she is able to search for and apply for a job in Finnish independently.
Assessment criteria - grade 3
The student has a satisfactory command of standard oral and written Finnish on general and some field-specific topics. The student is able to communicate in many situations he/she is likely to encounter. He/she is able to search for and apply for a job in Finnish independently.
Assessment criteria - grade 5
The student has a good command of standard oral and written Finnish on general and some field-specific topics.The student is able to communicate in most situations he/she is likely to encounter. He/she is able to search for and apply for a job in Finnish independently.