Finnish for Beginners 4 (distance learning)
Time
Online course 16.9.–16.12.2026 on Wednesdays at 16.30–19.00
No lessons on week 42.
We will use Zoom and Moodle platforms on the course. To participate, you 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 1st lesson.
Target group
The course is suitable for those who have participated in the 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 50 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.
See also
After completing this course, you can continue studying on Intermediate Course in Finnish 1. The course will start in January or February. More information about the spring term courses will be available on our website by December.
Additional information
Questions about the course? Please contact our office, we are happy to help you!
The information published above is subject to change.