Let's Speak Finnish (A2.2-B1.1) (3 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student will be able to tell about and discuss different topics and use related vocabulary and structures in a diverse manner. In addition, the student will know and be able to use different expressions and structures of spoken language. The student’s oral communication skills will correspond to the skills level A2.2-B1.1 as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Content

- oral communication in different everyday life situations, for example telling, describing, comparing, expressing one’s opinion and explaining it, suggesting, small talk, taking a turn in a discussion
- discussion about current events and other separately agreed topics
- widening the vocabulary and applying different expressions and structures to one’s own speech
- expressions and structures (such as verb forms, pronouns and little words) of spoken language

Prerequisites

Previous knowledge of Finnish on the A2.2 level, e.g. the courses Finnish 1 (A1.2), Finnish 2 (A2.1), Finnish 3 (A2.1.A2.2) and Finnish 4 (A2.2) or at least the books Suomen mestari 1-2

Teaching methods

Virtual learning in Zoom and small group working (online or face-to-face) and independent studying in the Moodle. In Zoom we discuss mostly cameras open.

In the beginning of the course, we will also discuss about possibility to meet face-to-face for example in Myyrmäki Campus. The virtual part of teaching is 2-3 credits.

Location and time

29 October - 14 December.
Tentative schedule:
Zoom meetings on Tuesdays and Fridays at 13.00-14.30 in Zoom.
https://metropolia.zoom.us/j/64937483723

Week 47: classes on Monday 22.11. at 16.15 - 17.45 and Tuesday 23.11. at 13.00-14.30.
Small group working meetings and possible face-to-face-meetings in Campus agreed separately.
(time and place to be confirmed later).

Learning materials and recommended literature

- Web-based material of Spoken Finnish course Puhutsä suomee?
- material handed out by teacher

Student workload

The student's amount of work 81 h.
Virtual learning in Zoom 28 hours, small group working appr. 6 hours, homework and independent studying 47 hours.

Further information for students

This Finnish as a second language course is open to all Metropolia degree students and also students in Metropolia Open University of Applied Sciences.
A lot of independent work required: reading, listening and studying vocabulary and characteristics of spoken language. Book time for independent studying on your calendar at least 3h/week.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student
- can manage in common speech situations of everyday life
- is able to tell about and discuss different topics
- tries to utilise what he/she has read and apply vocabulary and structures to his/her own speech
- is able to use quite wide vocabulary and some phrases and idioms
- knows the most important structures of spoken language and is able to use them in his/her speech.