Active self-study between the lessons (homework and Moodle exercises)
Two comprehensive supervised assignments (tests)
Other learning assignments (video, follow-up tests)
Gehring, Sonja & Heinzmann, Sanni: Uudistettu Suomen mestari 2. Finn Lectura. Helsinki. Chapters 1 - 4. (2022)
Note! The renewed version of Suomen mestari 2 book (2022) will be used on the course.
Other material provided by the teacher
Learning Finnish language and culture will give students skills and readiness to work in a Finnish speaking working environment.
Two comprehensive supervised assignments replacing one final exam
Re-exam (covering the whole course) to be agreed separately
English
International students. Differences between Finnish and other cultures.
25.08.2025 - 12.12.2025
Homework and weekly exercises in Moodle Weekly follow-up tests, video assignment All assignments must be submitted within the agreed schedule (deadlines announced in Moodle).
14.05.2025 - 22.05.2025
Intensive week 42, no lessons
Detailed schedule in Moodle
Themes handled during the course are health, travelling, presentations and Finnish working life.
The grammar 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.
If you already have skills and competences matching the goals of this course, you can show them through demonstration in the beginning of each semester. Ask the teacher of the course. More information https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/recognition-learning
RPL days in autumn 2025: (to be announced later)
More information in August 2025.
You don't have to enroll in these tests.
Anna-Reetta Kokkonen
15 - 60
Continuous assessment and oral skills 40 %
Supervised assignment 1 30 %
Supervised assignment 2 30 %
Regular and active participation is crucial to your progress. Coming on 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.
DIGIBBA Digital Business Innovations, AVIBBA Aviation Business, INTBBA International Business
0.00 cr
5.00 cr
H-5