Finnish 4 (A2.2/B1.1) (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the students can take part in communication in familiar everyday and work life situations, and their language competence is proficient enough to handle a variety of practical work matters. They understand the main ideas of everyday texts in their own field and are also able to draw conclusions based on details from the context. The students can write short descriptions and messages as well as simple texts regarding job search. They master the basic everyday vocabulary and structures, some idiomatic expressions and the most common conjunctions. The language skills are at least A2.2 of the European reference framework and possibly in some sub-context at B1.1.

Content

Oral and written communication in everyday work life situations: running errands, the key repetitive, routine-like work tasks in one's field, the Finnish work culture and society.
Language structures, e.g. the verb tenses, the verb government, the plural, the comparison of adjectives and adverbs, the present and the imperfect tenses of the passive case.
Differences between the formal and informal language use.

Prerequisites

Finnish language proficiency at level A2.1-A2.2.
Starting level: A2.1-A2.2
Target level: A2.2-B1.1.

Teaching methods

Lectures in Myllypuro + independent studying, temporarily online (Zoom)

Location and time

10.10. - 17.12.2025

Mandatory orientation: 10.10.2025 at 9.15 - 11.30

Always check the calendar for the time and place of the lecture.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Suomen mestari 2
Teacher's material

Alternative completion methods of implementation

The course cannot be taken as independent study.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Written exam: 10.12. at 9.00 - 11.30
Oral exam: 15.12.2025. at 9.00 - 11.30
Retakes: in January 2026 (TBA)

Student workload

5 credits = student's work 135 h.

Further information for students

This Finnish as a second language course is open to all Metropolia degree students. If you have a similar course offered by your degree, the recommendation is to primarily take that course.

Good studying skills and a lot of independent work is required. Reserve time for homework and independent studying on your calendar at least 5 h/week.

Finnish 3 must be completed before taking the course.

Teaching: in Finnish

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment (class participation and assignments in Moodle), oral and written exam.

The course is assessed on a scale of 0-5.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Framework of evaluation is as an attachment in the Curriculum's description.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Framework of evaluation is as an attachment in the Curriculum's description.