Finnish for Exchange Students - Study guide

After completing this course the student:
- knows the elementary vocabulary and structures of Finnish language needed in routine everyday situations
- has had a chance to practice and improve his / her independent language learning skills
- has learned to use the surrounding language environment to improve his / her Finnish skills
- is familiar with the basic characteristics of Finnish language, culture and habits related to everyday life.

No prerequisites.

- Basics of the pronunciation
- Vocabulary and key phrases for everyday and studying purposes
- Asking and giving information in everyday situations
- Shopping and ordering
- Introduction to expressing time, place and direction
- Information about Finland and the Finnish culture

When the implementation type of the course is CONTACT, ONLINE or BLENDED it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25 %, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50 %, the course is failed.

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 of 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.

This course is for exchange students only.

Classes on Pasila campus
Active self-study between the lessons (homework and Moodle exercises)
Two comprehensive supervised assignments (tests)
Other learning assignments (video, text)

Material provided by the teacher
Other material available in Moodle and online

The course is through language strongly linked to the Finnish society which gives exchange students a possibility to adapt more easily to Finland during their stay.

Pasila Campus

Two comprehensive supervised assignments replacing one final exam
Re-exam (covering the whole course) to be agreed separately

English

Multicultural student group

19.01.2026 - 15.05.2026

Homework and weekly exercises in Moodle Video assignment All assignments must be submitted within the agreed schedule (deadlines announced in Moodle).

Intensive weeks 8 and 12, no lessons
Detailed schedule in Moodle

CONTACT
EXCH

Anna-Reetta Kokkonen

15 - 45

Continuous assessment and oral skills 40 %
Supervised assignment 1 30 %
Supervised assignment 2 30 %

INTBBA International Business

0.00 cr

H-5