Finnish for Exchange Students - Opinto-opas

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

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.

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.

Teaching sessions in classroom
Weekly independent study and exercises
Individual and group assignments

Material available in Moodle

Pasila Campus

Exam dates are announced in Moodle.
Teacher will tell about re-exams.

English

Multicultural learning environment and multicultural student teams

19.01.2026 - 15.05.2026

Weekly independent study and homework Individual assignments Group assignment (video)

26 August - 13 December
Notice: this course starts on the week 35.
Further details available in Moodle in the beginning of August.

CONTACT
EXCH

Pia Mattila

15 - 45

Active participation and learning assignments: 30 %
Exam 1: 35 %
Exam 2: 35 %

INTBBA International Business

0.00 cr

H-5