This course develops student’s ability to understand and use Finnish language further and activates the language skills learned earlier. The students are encouraged and able to use Finnish in everyday situations.

Upon successful completion of the course, the student
* can introduce his/her own culture or other topics of interest
* knows the basics of Finnish working life and job application process
* has experience of preparing and having a short presentation in Finnish
* can tell about his/her past
* develops vocabulary and speaking skills, and also the knowledge of Finnish grammar.

Upon successful completion of the course the students should be at level A2+, on their way to level B1, in most of the language skill areas - speaking, listening, reading and writing. Level descriptions can be found at https://rm.coe.int/CoERMPublicCommonSearchServices/DisplayDCTMContent?documentId=090000168045b15e

Themes handled during the course are health, traveling, nature, free time and hobbies.

The grammar which is studied during the course:
* past tense forms of verbs (simple past and perfect tenses)
* object
* imperative forms of verbs
* pluperfect forms of verbs
* 3. infinitive forms of verbs.

Courses include both 1) contact hours and 2) independent studies:
1) Oral and written exercises individually and in pairs, group work, tests
2) Homework and preparation for lessons, exams and assignments

Recognition of prior learning (RPL):
The students who start their studies in BITE programme and already know some Finnish, can pass the course and gain the credit points by attending a level test. Written and oral parts of the test are organized during the orientation weeks in August or January. The RPL test can only be taken once.

Gehring, Sonja & Heinzmann, Sanni: Suomen mestari 2. Finn Lectura. Helsinki. Chapters 1 - 4. (Required)
Finnish-English-Finnish Dictionary (Recommended)
Other material provided by teacher

The student has successfully completed the courses Beginners’ Finnish (FIN4TF010) AND Beginners’ Finnish 2 (FIN4TF011) or acquired this level in the entry level test in Finnish.

The student can understand many sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, and employment).
The student can somewhat use the vocabulary and grammar handled during the course. He/she can describe in very simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
The student has limited motivation to take responsibility for his/her learning process. He/she is able to deal with some of the communicative situations handled during the course. He/she can communicate in very simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.

The student can understand most of the sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, and employment).
The student can use the vocabulary and grammar handled during the course. He/she can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
The student is motivated to take responsibility for his/her learning process. He/she can somewhat master the communicative situations handled during the course. He/she can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.

The student understands easily sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, and employment).
The student can very well use the vocabulary and grammar handled during the course. He/she can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
The student is well-motivated to take responsibility for his/her learning and participates actively. He/she can fully master the communicative situations handled during the course. He/she can communicate fluently in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.

Continuous demonstration of Finnish skills 20 %
Regular and active participation is crucial to your progress. Coming in time, being prepared, doing activities, answering questions and speaking Finnish as much as possible are all part of the continuous demonstration of your language skills.
Texts and/or other assignments 10 %
Exams and quizzes 70 %

The course is evaluated on a scale from 1 to 5.