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Itä-Suomen Yliopisto

Joensuu, Kuopio

Open university: Finnish 1B, spring 2026

Open university
smart for good
Date:
26.1.2026 - 15.3.2026
Credits:
2 ECTS credits
Location:
-
Continuous learning category:
Languages and communication
Teaching format:
Independent learning, Distance teaching
Price:
40 € (VAT 0%)
Jatkuva oppiminen verkkosivut

Contents:

  • talking about everyday life, time, and describing current and future events
  • simple interaction situations, e.g., transactions, shopping, requests, and responding to standard phrases
  • expanding basic language structures (possessive sentences, negative sentences, imperative sentences, and ko/kö-questions)
  • fundamentals of noun declension (including basics of the genitive and partitive cases)
  • home, family, and hobbies

Learning outcomes:

The student briefly describe themselves and ask for and provide information in Finnish. They can respond to standard phrases and handle daily recurring situations, partly with the support of an interaction partner. They understand simple and brief oral and written messages and can produce them themselves. The student can briefly describe their current and future activities. They know basic Finnish vocabulary and structures and are familiar with everyday Finnish life.

The objective is to attain the level A1.2 of the Common European Framework of Reference.

Before registering for this course, the student must have completed the course Finnish 1A or have corresponding knowledge and skills.

Study methods: Active participation in teaching, Independent online study and finishing assignments. Final exam. The student should reserve approximately 54 hours for course work. The successful completion of the course and participating in an exam requires active participation in teaching and the completion of course assignments within the specified schedule.

Schedules: This course will be organized from January 26 to March 15, 2026. Online teaching on Mondays and Wednesdays at 14-16. Active participation to the lectures is needed to successfully complete the course.

Further information and schedules may be found in the Peppi study guide.

Please note that this course requires some previous studies in Finnish language (the course Finnish 1A or similar course). Before registering, you can take a course placement test to evaluate if this course is suitable for you.

The study fee is 20 euros per ECTS credit. The study fee is paid at registration. 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.

If you can’t identify yourself using the Suomi.fi service or your employer will pay your tuition fee, please contact our academic affairs coordinator; their contact information is below.

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Register for studies

I Click the registration button on this page. You will be directed to our registration service with the study unit already selected. You can add several study units to your study cart before you continue. 

II Proceed to identify yourself using the Suomi.fi service, fill in your personal information to the registration form, confirm your registration and pay the study fees. If you cannot use the Suomi.fi service, please contact our academic affairs coordinator, their information can be found below. 

Please note that the registration is binding. 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). 

III 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:
2025-11-24 09:00
Registration ends:
2026-01-15 23:59
Registration

More information about education

Profile picture: Sanna Vikla

Vikla, Sanna

Continuous Learning Specialist

Centre for Continuous Learning

+358504666591

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Laitinen, Anna

Academic Affairs Coordinator

Centre for Continuous Learning

+358505993764