Finnish for Foreigners 3 (5 cr)

Objective

Student will develop his/her ability to operate in a Finnish communication environment.

Content

Language skills needed in studying and working in Finnish environment.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Student can recognize the Topic of simple conversations. He/she can express him-/herself in everyday service situations. Student is able to understand short notes and instructions well. Student can find answers to questions in short texts. He/she manages basic vocabulary and phrases and can write short texts about concrete needs.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Student can follow simple conversation about topics, that are close to him/her. He/she understands the core content of short messages like proclamations or instructions. Student can describe his/her surroundings shortly and gets along in everyday service situations. Student understands short written news and operating directions. He/she is able to find single information in a two chapter text. Student writes short notes and list like descriptions about own experiences.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student can communicate successfully in Finnish when visiting public agencies and offices. He/she is able to take part in conversations about familiar topics. Student knows some set phrases. He/she understands the main idea and some details in longer Texts like menus, advertisements, time tables and emails. Student is able to infer the meaning of unknown word from the context. He/she can write a short description about events and experiences.

Qualifications

Finnish for Foreigners I and II