Finnish Language 1

About

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.

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.

The online course will open on June 1, 2025, at 8:00 AM and close on August 31, 2025, at 8:00 PM.

Course leader

Humak University of Applied Sciences

Target group

This course is open to all students who wish to learn the basics of the Finnish language.

Course aim

Students 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 discussions and everyday situations in Finnish.

Fee info