Let’s Speak Finnish! - A suggestopedic course in Finnish language and culture for immigrants

ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE!

Let’s Speak Finnish! - A suggestopedic course in Finnish language and culture for immigrants is formed of four Beginner level and four Intermediate level parts. On successfully completing all parts, students will have mastered the necessary skills to navigate in professional and everyday life situations in Finnish, with a target proficiency level of B1.2.

Contact teaching
Each Beginner and Intermediate level part consists of 42 hours of contact lessons and 42 hours of independent study. Contact lessons take place twice a week in 3 x 45 min blocks (15 min coffee break).
The Beginner modules are 389 € per module (incl. VAT 24%).

On-line course

Course consists of 42 hours of contact lessons on-line and 42-60 hours of independent study including all study material.
Course price:  300 € (incl. VAT 24%) The course is held completely online. The teacher will contact the participants by email prior to the beginning of the course, so please make sure to give your valid email address when you register. To participate you need a computer with an internet connection, a camera and a headset, and basic computer skills. 

Beginner Level Module 1

• Starting level 0

• During the first module, you will learn how to introduce yourself to new acquaintances.

• You will discuss different housing types and their characteristics, and explore the Finnish way of living through The Housing Fair.

• You will take a look at the typical everyday routine in Finland, and discuss your own daily schedule.

• You will learn to ask for and give directions.

• You will get to know some Finnish cities.

• Grammar topics covered include interrogatives; the present tense (the positive and negative); verb types; locational cases (where?, to where?, from where?); consonant gradation; verb rections; the necessive clause (I must, I have to, I need to); pre- and postpositions; the object 1; the conditional; telling time; numerals

Beginner Level Module 2

• Starting level A1.2

• Module 2 gives you a chance to learn and talk about hobbies and popular Finnish pastimes.

• You will get a chance to experience the Finnish cottage culture first-hand.

• You will pick up the basics of the Finnish Small Talk: discussing weather, family and common interests.

• You will get to know vocabulary and expressions you will need when visiting a restaurant.

• Grammar topics covered include interactive revision of topics covered in Module 1; the past tense (the positive and negative); the possessive suffix; months and dates (ordinal numbers); verb rections; the use of action nouns; the 3rd infinitive; the imperative; the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives; the partitive plural; the passive present and past tense

Beginner Level Module 3

• Starting level A1.3

• In Module 3, you will discuss the Finnish education system and explore the study opportunities available to you.

• You will take a look at your study strategies and get tips on how to boost your learning potential.

• You will learn about visiting a post office and a bank, as well as using various online services in Finnish.

• You will learn vocabulary and expressions needed for booking and staying in a hotel.

• You will familiarize yourself with the Finnish phone etiquette and learn to make reservations and appointments by phone.

• Grammar topics covered include interactive revision of topics covered in Modules 1 & 2; the object; the 1st infinitive (the long form); demonstrative pronouns; verb rections; the necessive clause (on + -tava); the comparative and superlative forms of adverbs.

Beginner Level Module 4

• Starting level A2.1

• You will familiarize yourself with Finnish celebrations and public holidays, and talk about the weird and wonderful traditions.

• You will take a look at the Finnish healthcare system and learn how to communicate on a visit to a doctor or a dentist.

• You will get to know about the Finnish working culture and learn useful vocabulary for work life.

• You will explore Tampere’s history and attractions.

• Grammar topics covered include a recap of the basics; verb rections; word types; the passive present, past and perfect tense.

Intermediate Level Module 1

• Starting level A2.1/A2.2

• You will take a look at the business industries in Finland, discussing different professions and their characteristics.

• You will learn about Finnish construction culture, building materials as well as different housing types.

• You will familiarize yourself with the principles of recycling. You will talk about your own neighbourhood and the amenities available there.

• You will learn vocabulary relating to computers, the Internet and social media.

• Grammar topics covered include interrogatives; the present tense (the positive and the negative); the past and perfect tense; verb rections; locational cases (where?, to where?, from where?); consonant gradation; the time and ordinal numbers; pre- and postpositions; the imperative; the conditional present and perfect tense; monopersonal emotion verbs; curative verbs; partitive verbs; the object

Intermediate Level Module 2

• Starting level A2.2/ B1.1

• You will look at the Finnish transport culture and learn traffic signs and the rules of the road.

• You will revise how to give directions in Finnish.

• You will revise leisure time vocabulary.

• You will explore the Finnish nature and learn about Everyman’s right.

• Grammar topics covered include verb rections; action nouns; the 3rd infinitive; the passive; the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives; the partitive plural; shortened sentences - the participle and temporal structure; the illative of the 3rd infinitive; the participle forms; the use of relative pronoun “joka” (who/whose/whom/which).

Intermediate Level Module 3 and 4

• Starting level B1.2

• You will take a look at the Finnish education system and discuss the various study possibilities in Finland.

• You will gain new tools and vocabulary for managing your daily life, self cultivation and lifelong learning.

• You will explore the history and attractions of the capital, Helsinki.

• You will learn how to act in an emergency situation.

• You will learn about primary health care services in Finland, visiting a health centre or a hospital, and discussing your health issues.

• You will familiarize yourself with recruitment processes, including finding work and communicating your strengths and abilities to prospective employers.

• You will take a look at some notable Finns and Finnish design.

• Grammar topics covered include dates, decades and plural numerals; the inflection of comparative adjectives; demonstrative pronouns; word types; the genitive plural; the use of pronouns “joku” and “jokin” (some, somebody, something, ...); the agent participle; indefinite pronouns; the comparative and superlative forms of adverbs

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