During this course you will learn the elementary vocabulary and structures of Finnish language needed in routine everyday situations. You have a chance to practice and improve your independent language learning skills and you learn to use the surrounding language environment to improve your Finnish skills. You will also familiarize yourself with the basic characteristics of Finnish language, culture and habits related to everyday life.

No prerequisites. This course is for exchange students only.

- Basics of the pronunciation
- Vocabulary and key phrases for everyday and studying needs: e.g. greetings, basic small talk phrases and complements, numbers, question words, food, everyday items and frequent verbs
- Asking and giving basic information in everyday situations
- Shopping and ordering
- Introduction to expressing time, place and direction
- Information about Finland and the Finnish culture

Knowledge:
Your knowledge of the language is satisfactory in view of the projected learning outcomes of the course.
Skills:
Your skills allow you to complete the given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply your knowledge.
Competence:
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.

Knowledge:
Your knowledge of the language is good in view of the projected learning outcomes of the course.
Skills:
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.
Competence:
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.

Knowledge:
Your knowledge of the language is excellent in view of the projected learning outcomes of the course.
Skills:
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.
Competence:
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.