1. No category

FINNISH LANGUAGE & CULTURE COURSES 2015
CALENDAR
The Summer Universities in Finland have over 30 years of experience in
organising Finnish language and culture courses. There are annually over
1000 non-Finnish speakers participating the courses from all over the
world.
2015
Here is a list of all Summer universities that organise Finnish language
courses 2015. The courses are listed according to the Summer University.
For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us or any of the
following Summer universities. We are happy to assist you.
Welcome!
Jan
12.1.-22.5.2015
(Online)
12.1.-22.5.2015
13.1.-15.4.2015
19.1.-16.3.2015
Course (Online)
20.1.-17.2.2015
26.1.-26.2.2015
Finnish Extra Online - A Finnish Language Help Centre on the Internet
First Steps - An Open Study Group in Facebook (Online)
First Steps in Finnish - An Interactive Online Course, Level A1.1 (Online)
Finnish Language Basic Course 4, level A2.2 - An Interactive Online
Step in! - Finnish in Second Life (Online)
Finnish Language Basic Course 6, level B1.2 (Oulu)
Feb
5.2.-30.3.2015 Suomen kielen keskitason YKI-tutkintoon valmentava kurssi (Turku)
Mar
9.3.-16.4.2015 Finnish Language Basic Course 4, Level A2.2 (Oulu)
Apr
13.4.-13.5.2015 Let's Speak Easy Finnish! - Puhutaan helppoa suomea! (Turku)
13.4.-13.5.2015 Puhutaan suomea! (Turku)
13.4.-21.5.2015 Let's Speak Finnish! - An Interactive Online Course (Online)
27.4.-29.-5.2015 Suomen kielen alkeiskurssi (Lappeenranta)
May
4.-27.5.2015 Finnish for Foreigners, level 1 (beginners) (Helsinki)
4.-27.5.2015 Basic Course in Finnish - Fundamentals of Finnish in an easy and Relaxed
Manner (Tampere)
11.-28.5.2015 Finnish for Foreigners, level 1 (beginners) (Helsinki)
11.-29.5.2015 Learn Finnish through Conversation (Advanced B2.1) (Tampere)
18.-26.5.2015 Oral Skills Courses (elementary)n (Helsinki)
18.5.-18.6.2015 Finnish for Beginners I (Turku)
Jun
1.-9.6.2015 Oral Skills Courses (elementary)n (Helsinki)
1.-9.6.2015 Oral Skills Courses (intermediate) (Helsinki)
1.-12.6.2015 Finnish Language Basic Course 1, Level A1 - Get a good command of the
Finnish language on our intensive course! (Oulu)
1.-17.6.2015 Finnish for Beginners 1 (Tampere)
1.-18.6.2015 Finnish for Foreigners, level 1 (beginners) (Helsinki)
1.-18.6.2015 Intensive Finnish 2 (Helsinki)
1.-18.6.2015 Intensive Finnish 3 (Helsinki)
1 -18.6.2015 Intensive Finnish 6 (Helsinki)
1.-18.6.2015 Writing in Finnish (Helsinki)
1.- 30.6.2015 Finnish Language Course for Beginners 1 (Lahti)
1.- 30.6.2015 Finnish for Beginners 2 (Lahti)
1.- 30.6.2015 Suomen kieli ja kulttuuri- perusteista eteenpäin (Lahti)
8.-11.6.2015 HOW TO BE CHATTY IN FINNISH? SPOKEN FINNISH (Helsinki)
22.-30.6.2015 Oral Skills Courses (elementary)n (Helsinki)
22.-30.6.2015 Oral Skills Courses (intermediate) (Helsinki)
22.6.-8.7.2015 Finnish for Beginners 2 (Tampere)
22.6.-9.7.2015 Finnish for Foreigners, level 1 (beginners) (Helsinki)
22.6.-9.7.2015 Intensive Finnish 2 (Helsinki)
22.6.-9.7.2015 Intensive Finnish 3 (Helsinki)
22.6.-9.7.2015 Intensive Finnish 4 (Helsinki)
22.6.-9.7.2015 Suomea intensiivisesti 7 (Helsinki)
22.6.-9.7.2015 Brush-up course (Helsinki)
22.6.-9.7.2015 Grammar Practise (Helsinki)
29.6.-19.7.2015 Intensive Summer Course in Finnish Language and Culture (Jyväskylä)
Jul
6.-14.7.2015 Oral Skills Courses (intermediate) (Helsinki)
13.-29.7.2015 Finnish for Beginners 3 (Tampere)
20.-24.7.2015 Finnish for Beginners (Kuopio)
20.-24.7.2015 Finnish Basic Course 3 (Kuopio)
20.-28.7.2015 Oral Skills Courses (elementary)n (Helsinki)
20.7.-6.8.2015 Finnish for Foreigners, level 1 (beginners) (Helsinki)
20.7.-6.8.2015 Intensive Finnish 2 (Helsinki)
20.7.-6.8.2015 Intensive Finnish 3 (Helsinki)
20.7.-6.8.2015 Intensive Finnish 4 (Helsinki)
20.7.-6.8.2015 Intensive Finnish 5 (Helsinki)
20.7.-6.8.2015 Suomea intensiivisesti 8 (Helsinki)
27.-31.7.2015 Finnish Basic Course 1 (Kuopio)
27.-31.7.2015 Finnish Basic Course 4 (Kuopio)
27.-31.7.2015 Finnish Conversation Course (Kuopio)
27.7-7.8.2015 Finnish Language Basic Course 2, Level A1.3 - Get a good command of the
Finnish language on our intensive course! (Oulu)
Aug
3.-7.8.2015 Finnish Basic Course 2 (Kuopio)
3.-7.8.2015 Advanced Finnish (Kuopio)
3.-19.8.2015 Finnish for Beginners 4 (Tampere)
3.-19.8.2015 Intermediate Course in Finnish 1 (Tampere)
3.- 21.8.2015 Learn Finnish through Conversation (Intermediate A2.2) (Tampere)
10.-18.8.2015 Oral Skills Courses (elementary) (Helsinki)
10.-18.8.2015 Oral Skills Courses (intermediate) (Helsinki)
10.-27.8.2015 Finnish for Foreigners, level 1 (beginners) (Helsinki)
10.-27.8.2015 Intensive Finnish 2 (Helsinki)
10.-27.8.2015 Intensive Finnish 3 (Helsinki)
10.-27.8.2015 Intensive Finnish 4 (Helsinki)
10.-27.8.2015 Intensive Finnish 5 (Helsinki)
10.-27.8.2015 Intensive Finnish 6 (Helsinki)
10.-27.8.2015 Suomea intensiivisesti 9 (Helsinki)
10.-27.8.2015 Oral Skills group (advanced) (Helsinki)
10.-27.8.2015 Applying for a Job (Helsinki)
10.-31.8.2015 Finnish Language Basic Course 7, level B1.2 (Oulu)
17.-25.8.2015 Let's Have a Look at Finnish Literature! (Helsinki)
24.-28.8.2015 Introduction to Finnish (Helsinki)
24.8.-9.9.2015 Intermediate Course in Finnish 2 (Tampere)
31.8.-17.9.2015 Finnish for Foreigners, level 1 (beginners) (Helsinki)
31.8.-23.9.2015 Intensive Finnish 2 (Helsinki)
31.8.-23.9.2015 Intensive Finnish 3 (Helsinki)
31.8.-23.9.2015 Intensive Finnish 4 (Helsinki)
31.8.-26.9.2015 Intensive Finnish 5 (Helsinki)
Sep
8.9.-9.12.2015 First Steps in Finnish - An Interactive Online Course, Level A1.1 (Online)
8.9.-9.12.2015 Second Steps - an Interactive Online Course in Finnish Language, Level
A1.3 (Online)
11.9.-11.12.2015 Finnish Extra Online - A Finnish Language Help Centre on the Internet
(Online)
11.9.-11.12.2015 First Steps - An Open Study Group in Facebook (Online)
14.9.-9.11.2015 Finnish Language Basic Course 3, level A2.1 - An Interactive Online
Course (Online)
28.9.-21.10.2015 Intensive Finnish 2 (Helsinki)
28.9 -24.10.2015 Intensive Finnish 6 (Helsinki)
28.9.-5.11.2015 Finnish Language Basic Course 3, level A2.1 (Oulu)
Oct
8.10.-12.11.2015 How to write in Finnish - An Interactive Online Course (Online)
26.10.-18.11.2015 Intensive Finnish 3 (Helsinki)
26.10.-23.11.2015 Suomea intensiivisesti 7 (Helsinki)
Nov
9.11.-10.12.2015 Finnish Language Basic Course 5, level B1 (Oulu)
23.11.-16.12.2015 Intensive Finnish 4 (Helsinki)
23.11.-19.12.2015 Suomea intensiivisesti 8 (Helsinki)
SNELLMAN SUMMER UNIVERSITY
in Kuopio
Asemakatu 7, FI-70110 KUOPIO
tel +358 (0)44 746 2840
asiakaspalvelu(at)snellmankesayliopisto.fi
www.snellmankesayliopisto.fi
Information about the city, please visit http://visitlakeland.fi/en/
Finnish for Beginners
More information here
(30 h) Kuopio
July 20th - 24th Mon-Fri 9.00-15.00
In this course, you will learn how to describe yourself in Finnish. You will also learn the basic
Finnish vocabulary and grammar you need for everyday living. We use some English in this
course if needed.
Course fee: 120 € / 135 €.
Registration by May 20th. You will receive an early bird price, 120 €, when you do your binding
registration before May 20th. Starting from May 21st the course fee will be 135 €. The course
fee includes teaching and studying material.
During the course, there will be some optional free-time activities for extra charge.
For further information, please contact the Kuopio Summer University office, tel. +358 (0)44
7462840 or asiakaspalvelu[at]snellmankesayliopisto.fi.
Finnish Basic Course 1
More information here
(30 h) Kuopio
July 27th - 31st Mon-Fri 9.00-15.00
This course has been designed to teach beginners intermediate basic vocabulary and
communication skills. You will expand your language skills by learning to express your thoughts
by using various grammatical tenses.
Course fee: 120 € / 135 €
Registration by May 20th. You will receive an early bird price, 120 €, when you do your binding
registration before May 20th. Starting from May 21st the course fee will be 135 €. The course
fee includes teaching and studying material.
For further information, please contact the Kuopio Summer University office, tel. +358 (0)44
7462840; asiakaspalvelu[at]snellmankesayliopisto.fi.
Finnish Basic Course 2
More information here
(30 h) Kuopio
August 3rd -7th Mon-Fri 9.00-15.00
In this course, you will expand your vocabulary and improve your communicative skills so that
you can express increasingly more complicated ideas about studying, working, free time
activities, family and current issues.
Course fee: 120 € / 135 €
Registration by May 20th. You will receive an early bird price, 120 €, when you do your binding
registration before May 20th. Starting from May 21st the course fee will be 135 €. The course
fee includes teaching and studying material.
For further information, please contact the Kuopio Summer University office, tel. +358 (0)44
7462840; asiakaspalvelu[at]snellmankesayliopisto.fi.
Finnish Basic Course 3
More information here
(30h) Kuopio
July 20th - 24th Mon-Fri 9.00-15.00
In this course, you will build on your previous Finnish language skills and improve your
communication skills by various listening, speaking, reading and writing exercises.
Course fee: 120 € / 135 €
Registration by May 20th. You will receive an early bird price, 120 €, when you do your binding
registration before May 20th. Starting from May 21st the course fee will be 135 €. The course
fee includes teaching and studying material.
For further information, please contact the Kuopio Summer University office, tel. +358 (0)44
7462840; asiakaspalvelu[at]snellmankesayliopisto.fi.
Finnish Basic Course 4
More information here
(30h) Kuopio
July 27th -31st Mon-Fri 9.00-15.00
In this course you will learn more complex sentence structures and increase your skills to the
point you can read more demanding texts and carry on conversations on many current issues.
Much of the learning happens through reading and writing exercises, so you will master new
grammatical structures, including passive (imperfect, pos./neg.), partitive plural, plural case
endings and object.
Course fee: 120 € / 135 €
Registration by May 20th. You will receive an early bird price, 120 €, when you do your binding
registration before May 20th. Starting from May 21st the course fee will be 135 €. The course
fee includes teaching and studying material.
For further information, please contact the Kuopio Summer University office, tel. +358 (0)44
7462840; asiakaspalvelu[at]snellmankesayliopisto.fi.
Finnish Conversation Course
More information here
(30h) Kuopio
July 27th -31st Mon-Fri 9.00-15.00
In this course you will learn more complex sentence structures and increase your skills to the
point you can speak more freely in everyday situations and carry on conversations on many
current issues. Much of the learning happens through "live"-situations in the city.
Course fee: 120 € / 135 €
Registration by May 20th. You will receive an early bird price, 120 €, when you do your binding
registration before May 20th. Starting from May 21st the course fee will be 135 €. The course
fee includes teaching and studying material.
For further information, please contact the Kuopio Summer University office, tel. +358 (0)44
7462840; asiakaspalvelu[at]snellmankesayliopisto.fi.
Advanced Finnish
More information here
(30h) Kuopio
August 3rd - 7th Mon-Fri 9.00-15.00
The main focus of the course is to improve participants' Finnish language skills and deepen
their cultural knowledge of Finland. The content of the course will be decided based on the level
of language proficiency of the students enrolled. The proficiency level is evaluated at the
beginning of the course. Students are invited to express their wishes about the content of the
course. In this course, - you will learn to express your thoughts about the chosen topics through
various speaking, reading and writing exercises.
Course fee: 120 € / 135 €
Registration by May 20th. You will receive an early bird price, 120 €, when you do your binding
registration before May 20th. Starting from May 21st the course fee will be 135 €. The course
fee includes teaching and studying material.
For further information, please contact the Kuopio Summer University office, tel. +358 (0)44
7462840; asiakaspalvelu[at]snellmankesayliopisto.fi.
The course is taught in Finnish.
Textbook: Gehring - Heinzmann, Suomen mestari 1(Chapters: 1 - 5)
Textbooks are available in bookshops and should be purchased beforehand.
Fee: 105 €
Registrations can be made until the beginning of the course as long as there are places
available. It is recommendable to register in time in order to secure a course place.
For further information, please contact the Helsinki Summer University office, tel. +358 (0)20
779 2400; info[at]kesayliopistohki.fi.
SUMMER UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI
in Helsinki
Kaisaniemenkatu 4 A, FI-00100 HELSINKI
tel. +358 (0)20 779 2400
info(at)kesayliopistohki.fi
www.kesayliopistohki.fi
Intensive Finnish 2
(52h), Helsinki
Several groups during following periods: June 1- June 18 2015; June 22- July 9 2015; July 20August 6 2015; August 10- August 27 2015
and 1 group/period: August 31- September 7 2015; Septamber 28- October 21 2015
The course covers the following topics and grammar: Home, food, work, occupations, holidays
and traveling. You will learn how to communicate in everyday situations in restaurants, hotels
etc. Cases of locality, word types, the object, consonant gradation and other changes in the
stems of verbs, the partitive of uncountable nouns. An introduction to spoken Finnish.
The course is taught in Finnish.
Starting level: A1.1
Previous studies: Intensive Finnish 1 (Summer University) or equivalent skills
Textbook: Gehring - Heinzmann, Suomen mestari 1 (Chapters: 6 - 9)
Textbooks are available in bookshops and should be purchased beforehand.
Fee: 105 €
Registrations can be made until the beginning of the course as long as there are places
available. It is recommendable to register in time in order to secure a course place.
For further information, please contact the Helsinki Summer University office, tel. +358 (0)20
779 2400; info[at]kesayliopistohki.fi.
Information about the city, please visit www.hel.fi/www/helsinki/en
Introduction to Finnish
(35h), Helsinki
August 24 - August 28 2015, Times: Monday - Friday 9:00 - 15:15
This intensive course for beginners focuses on survival language skills when traveling. The
course is also suitable to anyone interested in learning Finnish. The course topics include
greeting, introducing oneself, asking for directions, communicating in everyday situations (e.g.
at restaurants, hotels and stores) etc. The course material covers some basic grammar,
introduces students to the structures of Finnish and gives useful study technique tips. The main
emphasis is, however, on developing oral skills and learning practical phrases. The participants
will also get a chance to learn about Finnish culture and traveling in Finland. The course
material will be provided by the teacher. The course is taught in Finnish but the teacher uses
facial expressions, gestures, movement and pictures to enhance comprehension.
No previous studies in Finnish are required but the participants must be familiar with the
Western alphabet.
Please note that Introduction to Finnish is an independent course and does not correspond any
Basic Courses on levels 1 to 5 (see next page).
Fee: 105 €
Registrations can be made until the beginning of the course as long as there are places
available. It is recommendable to register in time in order to secure a course place.
For further information, please contact the Helsinki Summer University office, tel. +358 (0)20
779 2400; info[at]kesayliopistohki.fi.
Finnish for Foreigners, level 1 (beginners)
(52h), Helsinki
Several groups during following periods: June 1 - June 18 2015; June 22 - July 9 2015; July 20
- August 6 2015; August 10 - August 27 2015
and 1 group/period: May 4 - May 27 2015; May 11 - May 28 2015; August 31 - September 17
2015
The course covers the following topics and grammar: the Finnish alphabet and phonemes,
numerals, the clock, days of the week, months, seasons and the weather. You will learn to tell
about yourself, your family and your appearance and about your day. You will also learn how to
communicate in different everyday situations (e.g. at a kiosk, in a store and in an office). Verb
types and conjugations, the nominative, genitive and partitive in the singular. The possessive
construction. Vowel harmony and consonant gradation and other changes in the stems of
nominatives.
Intensive Finnish 3
(52h), Helsinki
Several groups during following periods: June 1- June 18 2015; June 20- August 6 2015;
August 10- August 27 2015
and 1 group/period: June 22- July 9 2015; August 31- September 23 2015; October 26 November 18 2015
The course covers the following topics and grammar: Traveling. The Finnish summer house,
sauna and nature. Health issues and getting sick, seeing a doctor. Free time and hobbies.
Festivities and customs. statements. Talking about the past, the past tense in affirmative
statements and the past in negative. Transitive and intransitive verbs. The object. The
construction with ‘täytyy' (must/have to). The relative pronoun ‘joka' (who, which, that).
The course is taught in Finnish.
Starting level: A1.2
Previous studies: Intensive Finnish 2 (Summer University) or equivalent skills
Textbooks: Gehring - Heinzmann, Suomen mestari 2 (Chapters: 1 - 4)
Textbooks are available in bookshops and should be purchased beforehand.
Fee: 105 €
Registrations can be made until the beginning of the course as long as there are places
available. It is recommendable to register in time in order to secure a course place.
For further information, please contact the Helsinki Summer University office, tel. +358 (0)20
779 2400; info[at]kesayliopistohki.fi.
Intensive Finnish 4
(52h), Helsinki
1 group/period: June 22 - July 9 2015; July 20 - August 6 2915; August 10 - August 25 2015;
August 31 - September 23; November 23 - December 16 2015
The course covers the following topics and grammar: Everyday communication in offices.
Education and work. Shopping. Tenses: the perfect, the pluperfect. Cases of location and
movement in the plural. The partitive and genitive in the plural. The comparison of adjectives
(the nominative case in the singular). verbirektiot.
The course is taught in Finnish.
Starting level: A1.3
Previous studies: Intensive Finnish 3 (Summer University) or equivalent skills
Textbooks: Gehring - Heinzmann, Suomen mestari 2 (chapters 5 - 8)
Textbooks are available in bookshops and should be purchased beforehand.
Fee: 105 €
Registrations can be made until the beginning of the course as long as there are places
available. It is recommendable to register in time in order to secure a course place.
For further information, please contact the Helsinki Summer University office, tel. +358 (0)20
779 2400; info[at]kesayliopistohki.fi.
Intensive Finnish 5
(52h), Helsinki
1 group/period: July 20 - August 6 2015; August 10 - August 27 2015; August 31 - September
26
The course covers the following topics and grammar:
The course is taught in Finnish.
Starting level: A2.1
Previous studies: Intensive Finnish 4 (Summer University) or equivalent skills
Textbook: Gehring - Heinzmann - Päivärinne - Udd, Suomen mestari 3 (chapters 1 - 4)
Textbooks are available in bookshops and should be purchased beforehand.
Fee: 105 €
Registrations can be made until the beginning of the course as long as there are places
available. It is recommendable to register in time in order to secure a course place.
For further information, please contact the Helsinki Summer University office, tel. +358 (0)20
779 2400; info[at]kesayliopistohki.fi.
Intensive Finnish 6
(52h), Helsinki
1 group/period: June 1- June 18 2015; August 10 - August 27 2015; September 28 - October 24
2015
The course is taught in Finnish.
Starting level: A2.2
Previous studies: Intensive Finnish 5 (Summer University) or equivalent skills
Textbook: Gehring - Heinzmann - Päivärinne - Udd, Suomen mestari 3 (chapters 5 - 8)
Textbooks are available in bookshops and should be purchased beforehand.
Fee: 105 €
Registrations can be made until the beginning of the course as long as there are places
available. It is recommendable to register in time in order to secure a course place.
For further information, please contact the Helsinki Summer University office, tel. +358 (0)20
779 2400; info[at]kesayliopistohki.fi.
Suomea intensiivisesti 7
(52h), Helsinki
Yksi ryhmä/jakso: 22.6. - 9.7.2015; 26.10. - 23.11.2015
Sisältö: Partisiipit ja partisiippirakenteet, sananmuodostusta.
Opetuskieli: Suomi
Lähtötaso: A2.2./B1.1
Edeltävät opinnot: Kesäyliopiston Taso 6 tai muutoin hankitut vastaavat taidot
Oppikirjat: Silfverberg, Suomen kielen jatko-oppikirja ja Silfverberg, Harjoituskirja suomen kielen
jatko-opetusta varten (Kappaleet: 4 - 7)
Opiskelijan tulee itse hankkia oppikirja.
Kurssimaksu: 105 €
Ilmoittautua voi kurssin alkuun asti niin kauan kun kurssilla on vapaita paikkoja. On
suositeltavaa ilmoittautua hyvissä ajoin kurssipaikan varmistamiseksi.
Lisätietoja kesäyliopiston toimistosta, puh. 020 779 2400 tai info[at]kesayliopistohki.fi.
Suomea intensiivisesti 8
(52h), Helsinki
Yksi ryhmä/jakso: 20.7. - 6.8.2015; 23.11. - 19.12.2015
Sisältö: Kirjoitetun kielen rakenteita. Infinitiivejä ja infinitiivirakenteita, sijamuodot komitatiivi,
instruktiivi ja abessiivi, verbityyppi 6, sananmuodostusta.
Opetuskieli: Suomi
Lähtötaso: B1.1
Edeltävät opinnot: Kesäyliopiston Suomea intensiivisesti 6 tai muutoin hankitut vastaavat taidot
Oppikirjat: Silfverberg, Suomen kielen jatko-oppikirja ja Silfverberg, Harjoituskirja suomen kielen
jatko-opetusta varten (Kappaleet: 8 - 10)
Opiskelijan tulee itse hankkia oppikirja.
Kurssimaksu: 105 €
Ilmoittautua voi kurssin alkuun asti niin kauan kun kurssilla on vapaita paikkoja. On
suositeltavaa ilmoittautua hyvissä ajoin kurssipaikan varmistamiseksi.
Lisätietoja kesäyliopiston toimistosta, puh. 020 779 2400 tai info[at]kesayliopistohki.fi.
Suomea intensiivisesti 9
(52h), Helsinki
Yksi ryhmä/jakso: 10. - 27.8.2015
Sisältö: Kirjoitetun kielen rakenteita. Lisää infinitiivirakenteista, potentiaali, pronomineja,
imperatiivi, sananmuodostusta; murteista.
Opetuskieli: Suomi
Lähtötaso: B1.1/B1.2
Edeltävät opinnot: Kesäyliopiston Suomea intensiivisesti 7 tai muutoin hankitut vastaavat taidot
Oppikirjat: Silfverberg, Suomen kielen jatko-oppikirja ja Silfverberg, Harjoituskirja suomen kielen
jatko-opetusta varten (Kappaleet: 11 - 14)
Opiskelijan tulee itse hankkia oppikirja.
Kurssimaksu: 105 €
Ilmoittautua voi kurssin alkuun asti niin kauan kun kurssilla on vapaita paikkoja. On
suositeltavaa ilmoittautua hyvissä ajoin kurssipaikan varmistamiseksi.
Lisätietoja kesäyliopiston toimistosta, puh. 020 779 2400 tai info[at]kesayliopistohki.fi.
Oral Skills Courses (elementary)
(20h), Helsinki
1 group/period: May 18 - May 26 2015; June 1 - June 9 Mon 2015; June 22 - June 30 2015;
July 20 - July 28 2015; August 10 - August 18 2015
The course is aimed for students who have completed basic courses at the summer university
(appr. Intensive Finnish 3) or who have acquired equivalent skills elsewhere. The course is not
for beginning Finnish students. In the course students will practice pronunciation, listening
comprehension and easy everyday communication. The topics include e.g. telling about
yourself and your family, your hobbies, the clock and time expressions, conversational
situations at stores and restaurants.
Starting level: A1.3/A2.1
Fee: 85 €
Registrations can be made until the beginning of the course as long as there are places
available. It is recommendable to register in time in order to secure a course place.
For further information, please contact the Helsinki Summer University office, tel. +358 (0)20
779 2400; info[at]kesayliopistohki.fi.
Oral Skills Courses (intermediate)
(20h), Helsinki
1 group/period: June 1 - June 9 2015; June 22 - June 30 2015 ; July 6 - July 14 2015; August
10 - August 18 2015
The course is aimed for students who have completed basic courses at the summer university
or who have acquired equivalent skills elsewhere. The students are to know the most essential
basic structures in Finnish such as verb tenses. In this course the students will practice
vocabulary, expressions and sentence patterns for everyday communication and conversational
situations as well as will learn to talk about various topics e.g. food, music, events, traditions.
Starting level: A2.2
Fee: 85 €
Registrations can be made until the beginning of the course as long as there are places
available. It is recommendable to register in time in order to secure a course place.
For further information, please contact the Helsinki Summer University office, tel. +358 (0)20
779 2400; info[at]kesayliopistohki.fi.
Oral Skills group K (advanced)
(20h), Helsinki
1 group/period: August 10 - August 27 2015
The course is for students who have completed at least some of the advanced courses of
Finnish for Foreigners offered by Helsinki Summer University. The students should know basic
Finnish grammar and have a fairly extensive vocabulary. They should e.g. be able to give their
opinion in Finnish. The course programme includes further practice in oral skills, writing and
giving short presentations etc.
Starting level: B1.1
Fee: 85 €
Registrations can be made until the beginning of the course as long as there are places
available. It is recommendable to register in time in order to secure a course place.
For further information, please contact the Helsinki Summer University office, tel. +358 (0)20
779 2400; info[at]kesayliopistohki.fi.
HOW TO BE CHATTY IN FINNISH? SPOKEN FINNISH
(20h), Helsinki
1 group/period: June 8 - June 16 2015
This summer course is a lot of fun! It focuses on spoken Finnish and conversational skills. The
course aims at more fluent conversation as well as reviews material learned on basic Finnish
courses. Each of the lessons and their exercises are built on a specific theme, e.g. a restaurant
or a shop. The students get a chance to recall typical phrases used in everyday situations and
to practice their pronunciation. The participants are also welcome to make their own theme
requests. The differences between spoken and written Finnish will be discussed. The course
will cover short expressions and phrases the Finns use as responses in conversations. The
topics on the course also include working life, job interviews and features of the Finnish culture.
The students will practice their Finnish in a great number of exercises, games and dialogs done
in pairs and groups. The course material will be provided by the teacher. The main focus of the
course is to encourage the students to use the Finnish they already know and dig deeper into
the secrets of spoken Finnish.
Starting level: A2.
Fee: 85 €
Registrations can be made until the beginning of the course as long as there are places
available. It is recommendable to register in time in order to secure a course place.
For further information, please contact the Helsinki Summer University office, tel. +358 (0)20
779 2400; info[at]kesayliopistohki.fi.
Brush-up course
(52h), Helsinki
1 group/period: June 22- July 9 2015
The course is for foreign students who have completed Helsinki Summer University Finnish for
Foreigners basic courses or who have equivalent skills in Finnish. It is also suitable for those
who wish to brush up their Finnish. The course material covers tenses, the passive, the
participles as adjectives, nominatives in the plural, the object, relative pronouns and different
clause types. The students will also learn more vocabulary as well as words used in spoken
Finnish.
The course requires a lot of homework. Material provided by the teacher.
Starting level: A2.2
Fee: 105 €
Registrations can be made until the beginning of the course as long as there are places
available. It is recommendable to register in time in order to secure a course place.
For further information, please contact the Helsinki Summer University office, tel. +358 (0)20
779 2400; info[at]kesayliopistohki.fi.
Writing in Finnish
(20h), Helsinki
1 group/period: June 1 - June 18 2015
The course is for students who have only little experience in writing simple text in Finnish and
wish to develop and improve their skills. The course program includes writing different types of
basic-level texts for various everyday functions e.g. emails. There will be a lot of written
homework.
Starting level: A2.2
Prerequisites: At least Helsinki Summer University Finnish for Foreigners basic courses or
equivalent skills
Fee: 105 €
Registrations can be made until the beginning of the course as long as there are places
available. It is recommendable to register in time in order to secure a course place.
For further information, please contact the Helsinki Summer University office, tel. +358 (0)20
779 2400; info[at]kesayliopistohki.fi.
Grammar Practise
(52h), Helsinki
1 group/period: June 22 - July 9 2015
This crash course covers basic Finnish grammar and the material includes plenty of practise
and different kinds of texts e.g. newspaper articles and fairy tales. The course requires previous
studies in Finnish (Helsinki Summer University courses Intensive Finnishs 1 - 5 or equivalent
skills) and is suitable as a brush-up course. The course is also a good choice for people who
understand and speak Finnish (e.g. one parent is a native Finn) but need to practice grammar
and structures. There will be a lot of homework.
Textbook: White, Suomen kielioppia ulkomaalaisille and material given by the teacher
Starting level: A2.2 / B1.1
Fee: 105 €
Registrations can be made until the beginning of the course as long as there are places
available. It is recommendable to register in time in order to secure a course place.
For further information, please contact the Helsinki Summer University office, tel. +358 (0)20
779 2400; info[at]kesayliopistohki.fi.
Let's Have a Look at Finnish Literature!
(20h), Helsinki
1 group/period: August 17 - August 25 2015
The course will give the students a peek into Finnish literature by introducing works by Juhani
Aho and Minna Canth among others. The participants will study grammatical structures and
learn various alternatives and possibilities for expressing oneself in Finnish both in speech and
in writing. The students will also analyze a short story and practice oral presentations and
discussions as well as write a short essay based on it. As the course program includes reading
2 to 3 short stories, some homework is to be expected. The course is aimed for students who
have completed Advanced courses (Intensive Finnishs 6-9) at the summer university or have
acquired equivalent skills elsewhere. The course material will be provided by the teacher. / The
students will be informed about the course material upon the beginning of the course.
Starting level: B1.2 / B2.1
Fee: 85 €
Registrations can be made until the beginning of the course as long as there are places
available. It is recommendable to register in time in order to secure a course place.
For further information, please contact the Helsinki Summer University office, tel. +358 (0)20
779 2400; info[at]kesayliopistohki.fi.
Applying for a Job
(20h), Helsinki
1 group/period: August 10 - August 27 2015
This course offers you useful information about how to apply for a job in Finnish. On the course
you will learn how to write a job application and what you will be asked at a job interview. The
course focuses on strengthening the use of Finnish structures. It will guide you in choosing
structures you should use when writing informative text and when being interviewed for a job.
The material covered on this course will help you get suitable a job.
Starting level: B1.1
Fee: 85 €
Registrations can be made until the beginning of the course as long as there are places
available. It is recommendable to register in time in order to secure a course place.
For further information, please contact the Helsinki Summer University office, tel. +358 (0)20
779 2400; info[at]kesayliopistohki.fi.
SUMMER UNIVERSITY OF JYVÄSKYLÄ
in Jyväskylä
PO Box 35, FI-40351 Jyväskylä
tel. +358 (0)44 7603 720
kesayo(at)jyu.fi
http://kesayo.jyu.fi
Information about the city, please visit www.jyvaskyla.fi/international
Finnish course: Intensive Summer Course in Finnish Language and Culture
June 29-July 17 2015
Course outline: The course consists of five contact teaching lessons during weekdays (5 x 45
minutes), total of 80 lessons. The lessons will be given mainly in Finnish, but English will be
used if necessary. The size of the group is about 15 students.
Target group: The course is aimed at everyone over the age of 17 and who is interested in
Finnish language and culture. The teaching is organized in three level groups, from beginners
to intermediate level (A1-B2). If there are enough participants, we also have a group for
advanced learners (C2).
Leisure time: We also organize versatile recreational activities and experiences evenings and
weekends. Part of the programme is free of charge. Students get to know Finnish nature,
culture and customs in an authentic environment.
Course venue and accommodation: The course will take place in Jyväskylä, on the shore of
lake Jyväsjärvi. It´s possible to reserve an accomodation at Hotel Alba with economical prices.
Fees: The course fee 640 € includes the course materials, doesn´t include accommodation.
Signing up and further information: Please sign up for the course by 15.5. For further
information, please contact The Summer University of Jyväskylä office, tel. +358 (0)44 760
3720, kesayo(at)jyu.fi or check our website
https://kesayo.jyu.fi/kielikurssit/intensiivi14/en/intensiven .
SUMMER UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN OSTROBOTHNIA
in Oulu
P.O. Box 2437, FI-90014 University of Oulu
tel +358 44 465 2205, +358 44 465 2206
kesayo(at)pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi
www.pohjois-pohjanmaankesayliopisto.fi/toimipaikat/oulu/
Information about the city, please visit www.oulu.ouka.fi/english/index.asp
Finnish Language Basic Course 1, Level A1 - Get a good command of the Finnish
language on our intensive course!
More information here
1st-12th of June 2015, on Monday-Friday at 16.30-19.00 (30 h), Oulu
Those who are starting their studies of the Finnish language. Also appropriate for those who
want to revise the basics of Finnish. Introduction to Finnish for everyday use. The main points of
chapters 1-6 in the textbook Hyvin menee! will be studied on the course.
Price: 50 €; the students are expected to acquire and pay for the equipment themselves
Registration: by the 18th of May
For further information: tel. +358 44 465 2205 ja +358 44 465 2206, kesayo(at)pohjoispohjanmaa.fi
Finnish Language Basic Course 2, Level A1.3 - Get a good command of the Finnish
language on our intensive course!
More information here
27th of July-7th of August 2015, on Monday-Friday at 16.30-19.00 (30 h), Oulu
Students who have completed Finnish Language Basic Course 1 or have equivalent skills.
Increasing the basic skills of Finnish for everyday use. Main topics of chapters 7-12 in textbook
Hyvin menee! will be studied on the course.
Price: 50 €; the students are expected to acquire and pay for the equipment themselves
Registration: by the 30th of June
For further information: tel. +358 44 465 2205 ja +358 44 465 2206, kesayo(at)pohjoispohjanmaa.fi
Finnish Language Basic Course 3, level A2.1
More information here
28th of September-5th of November 2015 (except the week 43), on Mondays and Thursdays at
16.30-19.00 (30 h), Oulu
Expanding the basic skills of Finnish. Main topics of chapters 13-18 in textbook Hyvin menee!.
will be studied on the course.
Price: 50 €; the students are expected to acquire and pay for the equipment themselves
Registration: by the 14th of September
For further information: tel. +358 44 465 2205 ja +358 44 465 2206, kesayo(at)pohjoispohjanmaa.fi
Finnish Language Basic Course 4, Level A2.2
More information here
9th of March-16th of April 2015 (except 2nd and 6th of April), on Mondays and Thursdays at
16.30-19.00 (30 h), Oulu
Students who have completed Basic Courses 1-3 or who have equivalent skills. Deepening the
basic practical skills of Finnish. The main points of chapters 19-24 in the textbook Hyvin menee!
will be studied on the course.
Price: 50 €; the students are expected to acquire and pay for the equipment themselves
Registration: by the 23rd of February
For further information: tel. +358 44 465 2205 ja +358 44 465 2206, kesayo(at)pohjoispohjanmaa.fi
Finnish Language Basic Course 5, level B1
More information here
10th of November-11th of December 2014 OR 9th of November-10th of December 2015; on
Mondays and Thursdays at 16.30-19.00 (30 h), Oulu
Students who have completed Finnish Language Basic Courses 1-4 or who have studied
Finnish language more than a year. Deepening the basic practical skills of Finnish. The main
points of chapters 1-6 in the textbook Hyvin menee! 2 will be studied on the course. The
chapters have to do with free time and work.
Price: 50 €; the students are expected to acquire and pay for the equipment themselves
Registration: by the 26th of October
For further information: tel. +358 44 465 2205 ja +358 44 465 2206, kesayo(at)pohjoispohjanmaa.fi
Finnish Language Basic Course 6, level B1.2
More information here
26th of January - 26th of February 2015, on Mondays and Thursdays at 16.30-19.00 (30 h),
Oulu
Students who have completed Finnish Language Basic Courses 1-5 or who have studied
Finnish language more than a year. Deepening the basic practical skills of Finnish. The main
points of chapters 7-12 in the textbook Hyvin menee! 2 will be studied on the course.
Price: 50 €; the students are expected to acquire and pay for the equipment themselves
Registration: by the 12th January
For further information: tel. +358 44 465 2205 ja +358 44 465 2206, kesayo(at)pohjoispohjanmaa.fi
Finnish Language Basic Course 7, level B1.2
More information here
10th - 31st of August 2015, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 16.30-19.00 (30 h),
Oulu
Students who have completed Finnish Language Basic Courses 1-6 or who have studied
Finnish language more than a year. Deepening the basic practical skills of Finnish. The main
points of chapters 13-18 in the textbook Hyvin menee! 2 will be studied on the course. The
chapters have to do with Finland and happenings.
Price: 50 €; the students are expected to acquire and pay for the equipment themselves
Registration: by the 30th of June
For further information: tel. +358 44 465 2205 ja +358 44 465 2206, kesayo(at)pohjoispohjanmaa.fi
Summer University of Northern Ostrobothnia - Online courses
Finnish Extra Online - A Finnish Language Help Centre on the Internet
More information here
12th of January-22nd of May (except week 10, 3rd of April and 1st of May) and 11th of
September-11th of December 2015 (except week 43), every Friday at 18.00-19.00
The course will be carried out online through Adobe Connect (AC) online classroom at this
address: http://ppkyo.adobeconnect.com/finnishextraonline
Students should have access to a computer with an internet connection as well as a headset.
We will study and practise the topics the visitors want to learn. During the classes we do e.g.
text exercises, practise speaking or deal with grammar.
Free of charge; the students are expected to acquire and pay for the equipment themselves
No registration required
For further information: tel. +358 44 465 2205 ja +358 44 465 2206, kesayo(at)pohjoispohjanmaa.fi
First Steps - An Open Study Group in Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/157836860904111/
Finnish language teacher is tutoring in Facebook 12th of January-22nd of May and 11th of
September-11th of December 2015
The aim of the group is to help people to find answers to questions they have about Finnish, to
make it easier to connect with others who are struggling to learn Finnish and to share hints and
experiences.
Free of charge; no registration
For further information: tel. +358 44 465 2205 ja +358 44 465 2206, kesayo(at)pohjoispohjanmaa.fi
First Steps in Finnish - An Interactive Online Course, Level A1.1
More information here
13th of January-15th of April 2015 (except week 43), on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 17.0017.45 (26 h), a virtual Adobe Connect (AC) classroom on the Internet. Students should have
access to a computer with an Internet connection as well as a headset and a valid e-mail
address.
Students starting their studies of Finnish.
Free of charge; the students are expected to acquire and pay for the equipment themselves
Registration: by the 7th of January
For further information: tel. +358 44 465 2205 ja +358 44 465 2206, kesayo(at)pohjoispohjanmaa.fi
First Steps in Finnish - An Interactive Online Course, Level A1.1
More information here
8th of September-9th of December 2015 (except week 43), on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at
17.00-17.45 (26 h), a virtual Adobe Connect (AC) classroom on the Internet. Students should
have access to a computer with an Internet connection as well as a headset and a valid e-mail
address.
Students starting their studies of Finnish.
Free of charge; the students are expected to acquire and pay for the equipment themselves
Registration: by the 28th of August
For further information: tel. +358 44 465 2205 ja +358 44 465 2206, kesayo(at)pohjoispohjanmaa.fi
Second Steps - an Interactive Online Course in Finnish Language, Level A1.3
More information here
8th of September-9th of December 2015 (except week 43), on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at
18.15-19.00 (26 h), a virtual Adobe Connect (AC) classroom on the Internet. Students should
have access to a computer with an Internet connection as well as a headset and a valid e-mail
address.
Students that have completed courses 1-2 in Basic Finnish or First Steps in Finnish -course or
have an equivalent degree of knowledge. Rehearsing easy structures and basic vocabulary of
Finnish through everyday colloquial expressions.
Free of charge; the students are expected to acquire and pay for the equipment themselves
Registration: by the 28th of August
For further information: tel. +358 44 465 2205 ja +358 44 465 2206, kesayo(at)pohjoispohjanmaa.fi
Finnish Language Basic Course 3, level A2.1 - An Interactive Online Course
More information here
14th of September-9th of November 2015 (except week 43), on Mondays at 19.30-21.00 (16 h),
a virtual Adobe Connect (AC) classroom on the Internet. Students should have access to a
computer with an Internet connection as well as a headset and a valid e-mail address.
Students that have colmpleted courses 1-2 in Basic Finnish, or have an equivalent degree of
knowledge. The course offers a chance to expand your skills in basic level Finnish.The
essential points of chapters 13-18 in textbook Hyvin menee! or Hyvin menee! 1 will be studied
on the course.
Free of charge; the students are expected to acquire and pay for the equipment themselves
Registration: by the 4th of September
For further information: tel. +358 44 465 2205 ja +358 44 465 2206, kesayo(at)pohjoispohjanmaa.fi
Finnish Language Basic Course 4, level A2.2 - An Interactive Online Course
More information here
19th of January-16th of March 2015 (except week 10), on Mondays at 19.30-21.00 (16 h), a
virtual Adobe Connect (AC) classroom on the Internet. Students should have access to a
computer with an Internet connection as well as a headset and a valid e-mail address.
Students who have colmpleted courses 1-3 in Basic Finnish or have an equivalent degree of
knowledge. The course is also suitable for students that wish to revise what they have already
learnt, or that wish to preapare themselves for the Finnish National Foreign Language
Certificate -testing. The essential points of chapters 19-24 in textbook Hyvin menee! or Hyvin
menee! 1 will be studied on the course.
Free of charge; the students are expected to acquire and pay for the equipment themselves
Registration: by the 9th of January
For further information: tel. +358 44 465 2205 ja +358 44 465 2206, kesayo(at)pohjoispohjanmaa.fi
Let's Speak Finnish! - An Interactive Online Course
More information here
13th of April-21st of May 2015 (except 14th of May), Mondays and Thursdays at 18.00-18.45
(10 h), a virtual Adobe Connect (AC) classroom on the Internet. Students should have access to
a computer with an Internet connection as well as a headset, webcam and a valid e-mail
address.
Suitable for students that have completed courses 1-4 in Basic Finnish, or have an equivalent
degree of knowledge on the level A2.2. Every student prepare about 20 minute Powerpoint
presentation in Finnish of a subject by their own choice and prepare to lead the conversation
over the subject.
Free of charge; the students are expected to acquire and pay for the equipment themselves
Registration: by the 2nd of April
For further information: tel. +358 44 465 2205 ja +358 44 465 2206, kesayo(at)pohjoispohjanmaa.fi
How to write in Finnish - An Interactive Online Course
More information here
8th of October-12th of November 2015 (except week 43), on Thursdays at 19.30-21.00 (10 h), a
virtual Adobe Connect (AC) classroom on the Internet. Students should have access to a
computer with an Internet connection as well as a headset and a valid e-mail address.
People who want to practice writing in Finnish. The students should have level A2.2
competence in Finnish language. Writing about 150 word long fact based texts. The students
will get feedback on their texts. Dealing with the most common problematic issues of writing.
Free of charge; the students are expected to acquire and pay for the equipment themselves
Registration: by the 25th of September
For further information: tel. +358 44 465 2205 ja +358 44 465 2206, kesayo(at)pohjoispohjanmaa.fi
Step in! - Finnish in Second Life
More information here
20th of January-17th of February 2015, on Tuesdays at 19.30-21.00 (10 h), a virtual island in
Second Life virtual world. Adobe Connect (AC) classroom on the Internet will be used in
addition. Students should have access to a computer with an Internet connection as well as a
headset and a valid e-mail address.
Students who have minimum A2 level skills in Finnish language.
Free of charge; the students are expected to acquire and pay for the equipment themselves.
Registration: by the 9th of January
For further information: tel. +358 44 465 2205 ja +358 44 465 2206, kesayo(at)pohjoispohjanmaa.fi
SUMMER UNIVERSITY OF PÄIJÄT-HÄME
Kirkkokatu 16, FI-15140 LAHTI
tel +358 (0)3 8922 0400
info(at)paijathameenkesayliopisto.fi
www.paijathameenkesayliopisto.fi
Information about the city, please visit www.lahti.fi/www/cms.nsf/pages/indexeng
Finnish Language Course for Beginners 1
More information here
Schedule: 1. - 30.6.2015 Mon-Fri at 10- 13.30 (84h)
Course fee: 240 €
Teacher: Maija Paatero
The course concentrates on vocabulary and communication and grammar. Starting level: 0
Enroll by 15 May 2015
For further information, please contact tel. +358 3 8922 0420 or
[email protected]
Finnish for Beginners 2
More information here
Schedule: 1. - 30.6.2015 Mon-Fri at 10- 13.30 (84h)
Teacher: Marina Pöysti
Course fee: 240 €
The course concentrates on vocabulary and communication and grammar. Starting level: A1
Enroll by 15 May 2015
For further information, please contact tel. +358 3 8922 0420 or
[email protected]
Suomen kieli ja kulttuuri- perusteista eteenpäin
Lisätietoja tästä
1.- 30.6.2015 ma-pe 10.00- 13.30 (84 oppituntia)
Tavoitteena on oppia ymmärtämään ja käyttämään suomen kieltä. Koulutukseen sisältyy
kuullun ja luetun ymmärtämisharjoituksia, kirjoittamista, kielioppia sekä paljon keskustelua
kulttuureista Suomessa ja muualla.
Maksu 240 €
Ilmoittautuminen 15.5.2015 mennessä.
SUMMER UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN KARELIA
Imatra unit
Koskikatu 1, FI-55120 IMATRA
tel. +358 (0)10 322 9450, imatra(at)kesyli.net
Lappeenranta unit
Koulukatu 11, FI-53100 LAPPEENRANTA
tel +358 (0)10 322 9460, lappeenranta(at)kesyli.net
www.kesyli.net
Information about the city, please visit
www.imatra.fi/english%20
www.lappeenranta.fi/In_English/Main_Page.iw3
Suomen kielen alkeiskurssi
http://www.kesyli.net/koulutus/courseinfo/kielet/17/suomen-kielen-alkeiskurssi/1350
27.4. - 29.-5.2015
Paikkakunta: Lappeenranta
Kohderyhmä: Maahanmuuttajat
Hinta 160 €
Ilmoittautuminen viimeistään 13.4.2015 osoitteessa www.kesyli.net
SUMMER UNIVERSITY OF TAMPERE
in Tampere
Yliopistonkatu 60 A, FI-33100 TAMPERE
tel +358 (0)3 2238 433
toimisto(at)tampereenkesayliopisto.fi
www.tampereenkesayliopisto.fi
Information about the city, please visit www.tampere.fi/english/%20
Basic Course in Finnish - Fundamentals of Finnish in an easy and Relaxed Manner
More information here
4 - 27 May 2015 Mondays and Wednesdays at 17.15-20.15 (32 h)
Teacher: Mervi Kastari
The course is suitable for absolute beginners, whose skill level is 0, as well as for those who
already know some Finnish, but want to enlarge their vocabulary and revise basic issues a little.
The aim of the course is to spend pleasant and May evenings together and learn Finnish step
by step.
Course fee: 70 €, covers the material (designed by the teacher).
Level 0
Enrol by 20 April 2015
For further information, please contact Summer University of Tampere.
Finnish for Beginners 1
More information here
Group A: 1-17 June 2015 Mon-Fri at 9.00-12.15 (52 h)
Group B: 1-17 June 2015 Mon-Fri at 12.45-16.00 (52 h)
Teacher: Mervi Kastari
After the course, the students will be able to talk about themselves using simple expressions,
and they will have the prerequisites for coping in simple everyday situations. The course is
intensive and demands activity from the students. The key points of the course will be basic
grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, and culture. The core of the course is the text book
Suomen mestari 1, chapters 1-4.
Course fee: 135 €, the textbook is not included in the course fee.
Level 0-A1.2
Enrol by 4 May 2015
For further information, please contact Summer University of Tampere.
Finnish for Beginners 2
More information here
Group A: 22 June - 8 July 2015 Mon-Fri at 9.00-12.15 (52 h)
Group B: 22 June - 8 July 2015 Mon-Fri at 12.45-16.00 (52 h)
Teacher: Teemu Jokilaakso
The course is intensive and demands acitivity from the students. The key points of the course
will be grammar, conversation, pronunciation, vocabulary, and Finnish culture. The core of the
course is the text book Suomen mestari 1, from chapter 4 onwards, but material provided by the
teacher will also be used.
Course fee: 135 €, the textbook is not included in the course fee.
Level A1.2-A1.3
Enrol by 25 May 2015
For further information, please contact Summer University of Tampere.
Finnish for Beginners 3
More information here
Group A: 13 - 29 July 2015, Mon-Fri at 9.00-12.15 (52 h)
Group B: 13 - 29 July 2015, Mon-Fri at 12.45-16.00 (52 h)
Teacher: Sirje Perendi
The course is intensive and demands activity from the students. The key points of the course
will be grammar, speech, pronunciation, vocabulary, and Finnish culture. The core of the course
is the text book Suomen mestari 1, from chapter 7 onwards, but material provided by the
teacher will also be used.
Course Fee: 135 €, the textbook is not included in the course fee.
Level: A1.3-A2.1
Enrol by 15 June 2015
For further information, please contact Summer University of Tampere.
Finnish for Beginners 4
More information here
Group A: 3 August - 19 August 2015, Mon-Fri at 9.00-12.15 (52 h)
Group B: 3 August - 19 August 2015, Mon-Fri at 12.45-16.00 (52 h)
Teacher: Kukka-Maaria Noorzadeh
The course is a continuation of the Finnish for Beginners Course 3. The aim of the course is to
strengthen Finnish language skills on the level A2. The core of the course contents is the
course book Suomen mestari 2, which will be studied from chapter 3 onwards. The themes will
be practiced through various exercises, texts, and games. Oral skills will also be practiced.
Course fee: 135 €, the textbook is not included in the course fee.
Level: A2.1-A2.2
Enrol by 29 June 2015
For further information, please contact Summer University of Tampere.
Intermediate Course in Finnish 1
More information here
Group A: 3 - 19 August 2015, Mon-Fri at 9.15-12.30 (52 h)
Group B: 3 - 19 August 2015, Mon-Fri at 13.00-16.15 (52 h)
Teacher: Sanna Kantola
The course is intensive and demands an active role from the student. The key points of the
course will be grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, and Finnish culture. The course curriculum
also includes easy written exercises. The core of the course is the text book Suomen mestari 2,
chapters 1-5, but material provided by the teacher will also be used.
Course fee: 135 €. The textbook is not included in the course fee.
Level: A2.2-B1.1
Enrol by 6 July 2015.
For further information, please contact Summer University of Tampere.
Intermediate Course in Finnish 2
More information here
Group A: 24 August - 9 September 2015, Mon-Fri at 9.15-12.30 (52 h)
Group B: 24 August- 9 September 2015, Mon-Fri at 13.00-16.15 (52 h)
Teacher: Sanna Kantola
The course is intensive and demands activity from the student. The key points of the course will
be grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, and Finnish culture. The course will also include easy
written exercises if needed. The core of the course is the text book Suomen mestari 2, from
chapter 5 onward, but material provided by the teacher will also be used.
Course Fee: 135 €. The textbook is not included in the course fee.
Level: B1.1-B1.2
Enrol by 23 July 2015
For further information, please contact Summer University of Tampere.
Learn Finnish through Conversation (Intermediate A2.2)
More information here
3 - 21 August 2015 Mon-Fri at 15.00-18.15 (60 h)
Teacher: Sirje Perendi
The students will gain confidence to use the Finnish language and have fun with it. The course
includes interesting discussions, language games, and getting familiar with Finnish culture by
having discussions in the group. On the course, the students will also participate on a few field
trips to various locations in the Tampere region; the costs of these trips are included in the
course fee.
Course fee: 190 €, covers the material (designed by the teacher).
Enrol by 6 July 2015
For further information, please contact Summer University of Tampere.
Learn Finnish through Conversation (Advanced B2.1)
More information here
Group A: 11-29 May 2015 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 16.15-19.00 (30 h)
Group B: 11-29 May 2015 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 16.15-19.00 (30 h)
Teacher: Sanna Kantola
Course fee: 75 €
The emphasis of the course is on conversation and learning new grammatical structures and
vocabulary. Special attention will be given to colloquial Finnish. The course is suitable for
persons who already know a great deal about Finnish grammar, but do not feel comfortable
when speaking the language; or for fairly advanced learners of Finnish, who wish to develop
their skills in spoken Finnish.
Enrol by day 13 April 2015
For further information, please contact Summer University of Tampere.
SUMMER UNIVERSITY OF TURKU
in Turku
Aurakatu 14 B, FI-20100 TURKU
tel +358 (0)2 2323 302
kesayliopisto(at)turunkesayliopisto.fi
www.turunkesayliopisto.fi
Information about the city, please visit
www.turku.fi/Public/default.aspx?culture=en-US&contentlan=2&nodeid=23
Suomen kielen keskitason YKI-tutkintoon valmentava kurssi
5.2. - 30.3.2015 (42 oppituntia)
maanantaisin ja torstaisin klo 13.00-15.30
Paikka: Turku
Kohderyhmä: Kurssi sopii sinulle, joka haluat valmistautua Yleisen kielitutkinnon suomen kielen
keskitason testiin tai muuten parantaa suomen kielen taitojasi. Kielitaitotaso B1
Tavoite: Kurssin tavoitteena on suomen kielen keskitason yleisen kielitutkinnon (YKI 3/B1.1)
suorittamiseen tarvittavat taidot.
Sisältö: Kurssilla harjoitellaan kaikkia testattavia kielitaidon osa-alueita: kirjoittaminen,
puhuminen, tekstin ymmärtäminen ja puheen ymmärtäminen. Lisäksi harjoitellaan YKI-kokeen
tehtävätyyppejä ja koetehtäviin vastaamista. Kielioppia opiskellaan tarpeen mukaan (esim.
lausetyyppejä, verbien rektioita, passiivia ja monikkomuotoja).
Kouluttajat: FM Heli Vanhatalo
Kirjallisuus: Susanna Hart: Suomea paremmin 2009 (Finn Lectura) + opettajan oma materiaali
Lisätietoja: Koulutussuunnittelija Tommi Vuorinen, tommi.vuorinen(at)turunkesayliopisto.fi tai
044 720 1148
Hinta: 160 €
Ilmoittautumiset 22.1.2015 mennessä linkki: Finnish for Foreigners
Let's Speak Easy Finnish! - Puhutaan helppoa suomea!
13.4. - 13.5.2015 (20 lessons)
Mondays and Wednesdays at 4.00 pm to 5.30 pm
Group: You already know the basics of Finnish and want to start improving your spoken skills.
Level of proficiency A1-A2
Contents: This course is intended for those students who have basic knowledge of vocabulary
and grammar (e.g. 1 year of Finnish studies) but who are not yet comfortable with speaking
Finnish.
During this course students will improve their communicational skills by speaking about different
topics (e.g. home, family, shopping, restaurant, traveling, public holidays, timetables, hobbies
etc.)
The focus of the course will be on speaking, listening and activating vocabulary. We will
practise simple everyday discourse.
Teacher info: MA Jenni Laine
Bibliography: Teacher's own material
Notes: Training Coordinator Tommi Vuorinen tommi.vuorinen(at)turunkesayliopisto.fi tai 044
720 1148
Price: 95 €
Last enroll date 30.3.2015, linkki: Finnish for Foreigners
Puhutaan suomea!
13.04. - 13.05.2015 (20 oppituntia)
maanantaisin ja keskiviikkoisin klo 18.00-19.30
Group: Kurssi sopii niille, jotka ovat opiskelleet suomea noin vuoden ja haluavat parantaa
kommunikaatio- ja keskustelutaitojaan. Kielitaitotaso B1
Contents: Kurssilla puhutaan ajankohtaisista asioista ja opiskelijoiden valitsemista aiheista
(esimerkiksi historia, kulttuuri, yhteiskunta).
Teacher info: FM Jenni Laine
Bibliography: Opettajan ja opiskelijoiden omat materiaalit
Notes: koulutussuunnittelija Tommi Vuorinen tommi.vuorinen(at)turunkesayliopisto.fi tai 044 720
1148
Price: 95 €
Last enroll date 30.3.2015 linkki: Finnish for Foreigners
Finnish for Beginners I
18.5. - 18.6.2015 (40 lessons)
Group A: Monday through Thursday at 10.00 am to 11.30 am
Group B: Monday through Thursday at 12.00 pm to 1.30 pm
Group: No previous knowledge of Finnish required. Level of proficiency A1.1
Goal: To reach a basic knowledge of Finnish language and Finnish culture and to promote the
ability to cope with some everyday situations.
Credit units: 3 ECTS
Contents: Basic structures of Finnish, discussions, grammar and listening comprehension
exercises (e.g. greetings; telling about oneself; countries, languages, nationalities; making
questions and answering; present tense of the verbs; describing things and people; buying and
paying; telling about family; the partitive singular).
Teacher info: FM Jenni Laine
Bibliography: Sonja Gehring ja Sanni Heinzmann: Suomen mestari 1
Notes: Training Coordinator Tommi Vuorinen tommi.vuorinen(at)turunkesayliopisto.fi or 044 720
1148
Price: Normal price 120 €
Student price 105 €
The course book is not included in the price.
Last enroll date 4.5.2015 linkki: Finnish for Foreigners
SUMMER UNIVERSITIES IN FINLAND – IN BRIEF
There are 20 summer universities in Finland, and they organise courses both in cities and
smaller towns across the country throughout the year. Each year nearly 62,000 students,
including more than 1,000 international students, enrol on courses organised by the summer
universities.
Summer universities give an opportunity for both personal and professional development. All
summer universities operate in close partnership and permanent collaboration with Finnish
universities, Universities of Applied Sciences and other institutions of learning.
Courses are open to everyone regardless of age or prior education. However, it is essential to
notice that summer universities offer short-term courses, not degree programmes. The
language of instruction is mainly Finnish, but some courses are taught in English. Among our
non-Finnish speaking students, the most popular courses are on Finnish language and culture .
In addition to student fees, summer universities receive their funding from the state and
municipalities. Summer universities take part in educational and cultural projects that aim for
regional and European development. Therefore their role as educators is important.
Summer universities plan their curricula on a yearly basis in cooperation with Finnish
universities. Interdisciplinary programmes are offered in the fields of cultural studies, European
studies, Finnish language and culture, art, dance, music, theatre, education, environmental
sciences, health care and social sciences. Please note that each summer university has its own
curriculum.
The Association of Summer Universities in Finland is a national body founded in 1972. The aim
is to take care of the interests of summer universities, provide information and collect statistics
about their activities. The association also acts as a coordinating link between various interest
groups and summer universities both nationally and internationally.
THE ASSOCIATION OF SUMMER UNIVERSITIES IN FINLAND
Rautatienkatu 26 A 4, FI-33100 TAMPERE
tel +358 (0)3 214 7626
infoa(at)kesayliopistot.fi
www.kesayliopistot.fi