Finnish Language 1
Master the Finnish language at your own pace through this comprehensive Turku Åbo Summer School online course designed for beginners. With flexible learning options and optional support webinars, you’ll develop essential communication skills while building a strong foundation in Finnish vocabulary and grammar.
- Teaching period: 1 June – 31 August 2025
- Self-paced online course
- Credits: 5 ECTS
- Course level: +2 years Bachelor's Degree studies
- Organizer: Humak University of Applied Sciences
- Field of study: Finnish language, Communications
- Course fee: 225 €
APPLY BY 17 APRIL 2025
This self-paced course is designed for total beginners to independently learn the basics of Finnish through the Moodle learning environment. Students will learn the most common Finnish phrases and acquire basic vocabulary and grammar skills to manage everyday situations in Finnish. The course provides a solid foundation for further studies in the Finnish language.
Voluntary support webinars are available, but participation is not mandatory.
Learning outcomes
The student will be able to…
- Identify and understand simple and short Finnish words and sentences spoken at a slow pace.
- Identify and understand simple and short words and sentences in written Finnish.
- Produce a moderate number of simple and short words and sentences in both spoken and written Finnish.
- Manage simple conversations and everyday situations in Finnish.
Methods
The self-paced online course includes a variety of tasks that cover all aspects of the language, helping students practice and develop their skills in a comprehensive manner.
Date
The online course will open on June 1, 2025, at 8:00 AM and close on August 31, 2025, at 8:00 PM.
Humak University of Applied Sciences
Teacher: Kirsi Koivisto, Language Lecturer at Humak University of Applied Sciences
Place: Self-paced online course
This course is open to all students who wish to learn the basics of the Finnish language.
Since one ECTS credit corresponds to 25-30 hours of work, the total course workload (5 ECTS) is approximately 130 hours, depending on your prior language and technical skills, as well as your motivation.
Available on the course platform.
Grading 1-5
As this is an online course, there is no limit to the number of students.