Single course

Finnish 2

You will learn the basics of the Finnish language structure (past tense verbs, sentence structure, noun declination

Enrol
Credits
5 credits
Enrolment period
07.08.2026 - 23.08.2026
Duration
04.09.2026 - 18.12.2026
Field of study
Multidisciplinary
Study modes
Full-time studies
Price
0.00 €

Content

You will learn to

understand and use familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases (e.g. basic personal and family information, shopping, traveling)
describe surroundings and one’s own health
express opinions and feelings.

You will study

self-oriented language learning outside the classroom
language learning strategies
communication culture in Finland

Objectives

You will learn the basics of the Finnish language structure (past tense verbs, sentence structure, noun declination). You will be able to communicate in familiar everyday life situations (travelling, visiting doctor/nurse, dining in restaurants, housing). You will be able to express opinions and feelings in a simple way. You are introduced to the typical features of the Finnish communication culture and self-study methods.

You can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of the most immediate relevance. You can produce simple sentences related to familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of matters in areas of immediate need.

Implementation methods

Contact teaching.
Lectures, excercises / learning assignments

Prerequisites

Successfully completed Finnish 1 at Jamk or Finnish for beginners at Jamk or CEFR level A1.2 (https://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/sites/default/files/cefr-en.pdf)

Additional information

The teaching language is English.

The course code is BI00BB21-3017. Use the code to view the course schedule at https://lukkarit.peppi.jamk.fi.

Enrolling on open studies requires a Finnish personal identity number and strong identification.
Make a strong identification in the suomi.fi service or with HAKA credentials when You do the enrollment. Otherwise, you will need either a valid passport or an EU ID card with a chip (according to the ICAO 9303 E-MRTD standard). In this case, please contact help.jamk.fi

Please notice, that degree students in Jamk who have enrolled for attendance in are not eligible to enrol as Jamk Open UAS students (instead enrollment in Peppi).

Read more about enrollment and study fees: https://www.jamk.fi/en/apply-to-jamk/jamk-open-university-of-applied-sc…

Further Information concerning the enrollment: avoinamk@jamk.fi