Finnish 4 (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Having completed this study unit (Objective skills level is A2.2 (CEFR).)

• You develop and deepen oral and written communication skills and are familiar with the main aspects of Finnish society.
• You can interact in Finnish in routine tasks related to areas of immediate relevance and their field of interest: for example, making an appointment, writing a simple email, and telling their opinions.
• You recognize and understand the characteristics of Finnish society and values.

Content

Content:
Practicing
- reading comprehension
- writing
- listening comprehension
- speaking

in/with the following contexts and structures:
celebrations and traditions
education and work
shopping
business with Finnish authorities

Verbs: Conditional and so-called nollapersoona in all tenses
Verbs: Past tenses
Nouns: kpt-change and possessive suffixes, plurals in different cases
comparison of adjectives
More about object
More adjectives and comparison of adjectives
More noun types

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Grade 0
Student
· does not reach the objectives of the study unit or does not complete or pass the compulsory assignments

Grade 1
Student
· knows and can react to few very basic everyday expressions related to immediate need and/or his/her field of interest

Grade 2
Student
· recognizes some familiar everyday expressions related to areas of immediate need and her/his field of interest
· can briefly communicate in a routine task requiring a simple and direct exchange of information
· can react to some very basic and clearly expressed questions about everyday life

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Grade 3
Student
· recognizes some familiar everyday expressions related to areas of immediate need and her/his field of interest
· can communicate in a routine task requiring a simple and direct exchange of information
· can describe in some simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need with assistance

Grade 4
Student
· can understand and use some familiar everyday expressions related to areas of immediate need and her/his field of interest
· can communicate in routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information
· can describe in some simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Grade 5
Student
· can understand and use familiar everyday expressions related to areas of immediate need and her/his field of interest
· can communicate in routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information in written and oral communication situations
· can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment, and matters in areas of immediate need.