Program Overview

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France 2, Etshopetus, Spring 2026

Study course description

In the course, we continue to familiarize ourselves with the basic structures and basic vocabulary of the language, as well as practice the comprehension of the spoken language and the production of speech in simple everyday communication situations. The course also introduces the culture and customs of the language area.

Competence goals

After completing the course, the student will be able to:

• To describe his pšivitchisiš routines
• Talk to the housekeeper
• Tell me about past events
• Describe the personality
• To describe the premises of the company or organization
• To do business in a cafe and restaurant
• You ask questions and solve a small problem situation related to studies or work
• Write and understand informal e-mails

Main Study Structures

• Reflexive verbs and modal auxiliary verbs
• Articles
• Declension and place of adjectives
• Comparison of adjectives and adverbs
• Lšhi future
• Continuous present
• The near past
• Passť composť

Target level of language skills

Skill level A2 of the European Framework of Reference

Implementation and Execution Methods

The course is organized as a contact course in Zoom or another online meeting environment. The work formats of the course are e.g. short lectures, pair and group exercises and guided self-study in Moodle. The course progresses quickly and mastering things requires participation in contact teaching in addition to self-study.

Teaching in the Study Course

Teaching The study period has a total of 48 hours, of which the student must attend at least 50%. In addition, the study course includes assignments and exercises and two external exams of 4 h. Successful completion of the study course requires the completion of the school requirements and the completion of the assignments and external exams belonging to the study course in the approved schedule.

Schedule

12.1.-1.4. Etcho teaching on Mondays from 16:00 to 18:00 and on Wednesdays from 14:00 to 16:00.

Detailed information of the study course

More detailed information and schedules of the study course can be found in the Peppi study guide.

Open University Students

10 student quota places have been reserved for Open University students in this study period. Open University students are in the same teaching as degree students.

Price

The price of a single course is 20/credit. The prices are valid for the academic year 2025 - 2026.

Study right period

The study period is extended according to the curriculum, covering teaching and exams.

Literature

Acquisition/borrowing costs of literature are not included in the tuition fee.

Contact information

• Vikla, Sanna: sanna.vikla@uef.fi
• Laitinen, Anna: anna.laitinen@uef.fi