After successfully completing the course, the student
• knows the main differences between the written Finnish and spoken Finnish used in Helsinki region.
• understands more Finnish in conversations outside of the classroom
• has courage to begin and maintain the conversation in Finnish

This course is aimed at non-native Finnish speakers with at least 15 credits of Finnish language
studies with good grades.

Contents MODULE 1
- Topics: me and my family, in cafeteria
- Spoken Finnish grammar and vocabulary: personal pronouns, allegro speech
forms for the verb olla, numbers, possessive structure (Mulla on...)

Contents MODULE 2
- Topics: writing a message, going to movies, plans for weekend
- Spoken Finnish grammar and vocabulary: conjugating the verbs in WE-form
(Me puhutaan), demonstrative pronouns, allegro speech forms for the verbs mennä,
tulla, lähteä

Contents MODULE 3
Topics: one’s opinion, free time and hobbies, housing
Spoken Finnish grammar and vocabulary: some additional verb forms,
nesessive structure (Mun täytyy...), the ARI-words (makkari, synttärit, kuohari)

Contents MODULE 4
Topics: traveling (asking the way, buying tickets, telling about one’s trip)
Spoken Finnish grammar and vocabulary: perfect tense, some loan words

Contents MODULE 5
Topics: health and sickness, booking an appointment on phone, telling about one’s
past
Spoken Finnish grammar and vocabulary: past tense verb forms (active and
passive voice), MA-infinitive (Mä meen nukkuun.)

(Min. 40% competence level)
Developmental competence

Knowledge: Your knowledge of the spoken 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

(Min. 70% competence level)
Functionally proficient

Knowledge: Your knowledge of the spoken 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.

(Min. 90% competence level)
Mastery

Knowledge: Your knowledge of the spoken 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 spoken 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.

1. This online course provides you with only the Helsinki region spoken Finnish, not all the dialects in Finland.
2. This course is aimed at students who already have studied at least 15 credits Finnish.