Finnish 1 (beginner’s level A1) (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

The aim of the course is to learn basic knowledge of Finnish, focusing on the student´s practical language of everyday life and student's own study field.

The course consists of thirteen lessons, in the autumn 2025. Distance learning, assignments in the learning platform itslearning, and a short oral exam in the end. You will find the instructions for distance work and assignments in itslearning.

The aim of the course is to learn basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level A1.2.

You are able to use most important expressions in common everyday situations. After passing the course you are able to

- tell about your life, hobbies and studies orally and in writing
- manage short phrases and discussions in everyday situations
- understand some basic structures in Finnish language
- ask simple questions and answer them

Lessons at Linnankatu Arts academy campus - see the schedule. It's possible to join the lessons online as well.
No lesson week 42

Objective

The objective of the course is to give the student basic knowledge in Finnish language at the CEFR level A1.
The student is able to use most important expressions in common everyday situations.

Content

After passing the course the student is able to
- tell about his or her life, hobbies and studies orally and in written
- Manage short discussions in common everyday situations
- ask questions and make suggestions, requests and denials
- read short texts and gain information from e.g. instructions and schedules.

Materials

LEARNING MATERIAL - THE STUDY BOOK:

- Students should have this book in some form from the 2. lesson onward! Chapters 1-3

Gehring, S. & Heinzmann, S. (2023). SUOMEN MESTARI 1. Suomen kielen oppikirja aikuisille. 6. painos. Helsinki: Finn Lectura.

Latest edition of the year 2023 or newer.

Available also in digital form: https://finnlectura.fi/oppimateriaalit/suomi-toisena-kielena/suomen-mestari/uudistettu-suomen-mestari-1/

ALSO
- material online and material provided by the teacher
- material by the students

Other material and links provided by teacher in itslearning course platform

Teaching methods

Working on the lessons at campus, online, in itslearning, in groups and independently.

Student workload

Estimated time used:

• active attending in the lessons at campus
• exams
• written assignments
• work independently

Totally approx.135 h of work load for the student (5 cr x 27 h)

Evaluation methods and criteria

Evaluation scale: grade 0 - 5.

Evaluation criteria will be presented in itslearning workspace. Only the assignments submitted by the deadline have the possibility to be graded with the highest grade.

In order to get a grade, you should have all the assignments done and submitted. Attendance on min. of 80 % of the lessons is required.

In the final ‘EXAM’ you should be able to answer correctly to at least 50% of the questions / exercises – the more correct your language skills are, the higher grade (1 – 5) you’ll get for the course.

Further information

Contact with the teacher via e-mail or message in itslearning-platform.