Finnish 4 (5cr)

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
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Location and time

- Regular, weekly on campus- lessons from February to April (2026).

Materials

Suomen mestari 2- digital (study) book. The student will get access to the digital study material once the course starts. If needed, the teacher will give more information and details on how to acquire the digital material during the first lesson.

Teaching methods

- Regular, weekly lessons on campus
- Teacher-led learning, pair work, group work and individual work during lessons
- Studying through written exercises, oral exercises and listening comprehension exercises

Exam schedules

The final exam includes a written and a spoken test, which are arranged on campus at the end of the course. The teacher will give more information about the tests during the course.
If needed, the student may re-take a test twice.

Completion alternatives

If the student already has Finnish skills on at least level A1 (CEFR), we recommend continuing to learn Finnish on a more advanced level. Please contact the teacher.

Student workload

Contact (on campus) lessons approximately twice a week. Altogether there are about 80 hours of on campus- lessons. The student is also expected to spend time studying, finishing possible learning tasks and revising at home.

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.

Further information

If the student already has Finnish skills on at least level A1 (CEFR), we recommend continuing to learn Finnish on a more advanced level. Please contact the teacher.