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Itä-Suomen Yliopisto

Joensuu, Kuopio

Open university: I speak Finnish 1, autumn 2025

Open university
smart for good
Date:
11.9.2025 - 12.11.2025
Credits:
3 ECTS credits
Location:
-
Continuous learning category:
Languages and communication
Teaching format:
Independent learning, Contact teaching
Price:
60 € (VAT 0%)
Jatkuva oppiminen verkkosivut

Content

• everyday communication situations (e.g., running errands, self-introduction, daily life conversations)
• reacting in recurring and familiar interaction situations is practiced in the course
• pronunciation and listening comprehension skills are deepened in the course
• typical characteristics of spoken language and regional dialects

Learning outcomes

The student is encouraged to speak Finnish and use their language skills in everyday communication situations. The student understands the most common differences between spoken and standard written language and is able to utilize everyday communication situations in developing their own Finnish language skills.

Before attending this course, a student should have completed Finnish 1A or/and Finnish 1B or have corresponding knowledge and skills in Finnish.

Note: The course is full, registration is now closed.

Study methods: Active participation in contact (distance) teaching, independent online study and finishing assignments. The successful completion of the course demands completion of course assignments within the specified schedule. 

Schedules: This course will be held from September 11 to November 12. Online lessons on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 12-14. Active participation to the lectures is needed to successfully complete the course.

More information can be found in the Peppi study guide.

There are 3 places reserved for Open university students on this course.

The study fee is 20 euros per ECTS credit. The price holds for the academic year 2025-2026. Please find more information: Registration, study fees and right to study | University of Eastern Finland (uef.fi)

By paying the study fee, the student receives a temporary right to study that entitles them to attend a particular course. The right to study is course-specific, and is required to complete the course as specified in the curriculum, covering both teaching and course exams.

Day time teaching
English

Register for studies

I Click the registration button on this page. You will be directed to an online form where you can register by filling in your personal information and the course(s) you wish to register to. Please fill in your information carefully. Please note that the registration is binding. The invoice for the study fee will be sent to you by post or email.

 

For more information on study fees and payment and cancellation terms, please see: Registration, study fees and right to study | University of Eastern Finland (uef.fi). 

 

II Your registration will typically be processed in 2-5 working days. During peak registration periods, this may take up to 10 days. After this period, you will get an automatic message which includes a link to the starting instructions. Please read and follow the instructions carefully.  If  you do not have a UEF username, you will also get instructions for activating one. Access rights will be added to your username when your  study right begins.  

 

If you can’t find these messages, remember to check your email’s trash folder, and contact the open university staff if needed. 

 

If your employer will pay your tuition fee, please contact our academic affairs coordinator. Their contact information can be found below. 

Registration starts:
2025-08-07 09:00
Registration ends:
2025-08-12 13:30
Registration

More information about education

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Vikla, Sanna

Continuous Learning Specialist

Centre for Continuous Learning

+358504666591

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Laitinen, Anna

Academic Affairs Coordinator

Centre for Continuous Learning

+358505993764