Basic Finnish for International Business Students (5 op)

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Tavoitteet

This course aims to give students basic knowledge of the Finnish language in order to help to cope with various everyday situations in Finnish. The students learn to understand and use both spoken and written Finnish. The course also gives a solid start with the grammar. After completing this course the student is able to read and understand simple texts and other written material dealing with everyday and familiar topics read and understand the main content of simple instructions and directions understand common, everyday words and simple expressions as well as simple conversation pertaining to oneself, family and specific areas of interest understand simple instructions and directions in everyday situations when spoken slowly and clearly produce basic written information about oneself, complete simple forms and questionnaires produce short, simple texts which comprehensively describe a familiar situation, (e.g. write a short letter or message) participate in basic conversation about everyday situations and general areas of interest, (e.g. family, housing, studies or equivalent) use simple vocabulary and phrases, ask and answer basic questions about known topics of conservation and situations, (e.g. greetings, shopping terminology, asking for assistance and help)

Sisältö

Contents: basic structures of Finnish tasks to be practised both in paris and as group work pronunciation excercises, listering comprehension exercises, communication exercices, small writing tasks grammar and vocabulary on everyday life