Finnish for Beginners 4 (distance learning)
Time
Online course 14.1.–15.4.2025 on Tuesdays at 17.00–20.15
No lesson on 25.2.
We will use Zoom and Moodle platforms on the course. Participants will need a computer with a reliable internet connection, a microphone and a camera. You will get more information about the platforms by email approximately 1 week before the course begins.
NOTE! The weekday has changed: lessons will be held on Tuesdays!
Target group
The course is suitable for those who have participated on Finnish for Beginners 3 or whose skill level is A2.1 (on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, CEFR). You have studied chapters 1 to 4 of the textbook Suomen mestari 2, or have equivalent skills.
See our Student’s Guide for more information about our Finnish language courses.
Objectives
Target skill level A2.2 (on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, CEFR)
Contents
The course is a continuation for Finnish for Beginners 3, and aims to strengthen the students’ skills on level A2.
The course outline is based on the textbook Suomen mestari 2. We will study the second half of the book on this course (from chapter 5 to chapter 8). Course themes include running errands, Finnish traditions, education, and work. Grammar topics will cover tenses and different plural cases.
We will do diverse exercises, read texts, do various assignments, and play games. We will practise oral skills as well: speaking, running errand, and colloquial Finnish.
Students are required to be active, do homework, and study new vocabulary.
Languages of tuition are Finnish and English.
Modes of study
The course comprises 52 lessons (à 45 minutes) as well as independent work. The student workload of a 4 ECTS course is approximately 108 hours (including lessons and independent work).
Participants need to attend the lessons regularly and be active, do homework and take the final exam, which will be evaluated on scale 1-5.
To pass the course, students need to attend at least 70 or 80 per cent of the lessons.
Materials
Suomen mestari 2, Sonja Gehring and Sanni Heinzmann, new edition, Finn Lectura, starting from chapter 5.
ISBN: 978-951-1-41418-6
The book is not included in the course fee. It is available at local bookstores and libraries, or can be ordered online.
Note! Please buy or borrow the book before the course begins! You will need the book on the first lesson. Each participant will need their own book.
Enrolment instructions for Tampere University employees
If you are a Tampere University employee, enrol as follows:
1. On the enrolment form, choose the option "Fee for Tampere University employees 0,00 €”
2. Give your work email address (university email address). Fill in rest of the information.
3. Enter the enrolment code in the field "Info". You can get the code from your employer.
We will check your right to participate using your email address and the enrolment code. The course fee will be charged from your employer.
These instructions are meant only for Tampere University employees whose contract covers the whole duration of the course. Please contact your employer for more information if necessary.
NOTE! The enrolment is binding. If you cannot attend the course, remember to cancel your enrolment at least 2 weeks before the course begins. For more information, please see our Cancellation terms.
Please also note that you need to buy or borrow the textbook on your own.
See also
After completing this course, you can continue studying on Intermediate Course in Finnish 1 (held on the autumn term) or on Learn Finnish: Intermediate Course 1 (held during the summer).
Additional information
Education coordinator Suvi Tartia: suvi.tartia at tampereenkesayliopisto.fi, tel./WhatsApp 050 575 7127
The information published above is subject to change.