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FINNISH LANGUAGE & CULTURE COURSES 2009

Congratulations for your excellent choice.

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.

Here is a list of all Summer Universities that organise Finnish language courses 2009. For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us or any of the following Summer Universities.


SUMMER UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI
About the city, please visit www.hel.fi/english

SUMMER UNIVERSITY OF JYVÄSKYLÄ
About the city, please visit www.jyvaskyla.fi/international

SUMMER UNIVERSITY OF KUOPIO
About the city, please visit www.kuopioinfo.fi/english

SUMMER UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN OSTROBOTHNIA, OULU
About the city, please visit www.oulu.ouka.fi/english/index.asp

SUMMER UNIVERSITY OF PÄIJÄT-HÄME, LAHTI
About the city, please visit www.lahti.fi/www/cms.nsf/pages/indexeng

SUMMER UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH KARELIA
About the city, please visit www.imatra.fi/english/

SUMMER UNIVERSITY OF TAMPERE
About the city, please visit www.tampere.fi/english/

SUMMER UNIVERSITY OF TURKU
About the city, please visit www.turku.fi/english

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Calendar

May 11.-28.5.2009 Finnish for Foreigners, level 1 (Helsinki)
11.-27.5.2009 Oral skills courses, elementary level (Helsinki)
12.-28.5.2009 Finnish for Foreigners, level 1 (Helsinki)
Jun 1.-9.6.2009 Oral skills, intermediate level (Helsinki)
1.-12.6.2009 Finnish Language Basic Course 1 (Oulu)
1.-15.6.2009 Writing in Finnishn (Helsinki)
1.-16.6.2009 Finnish for beginners I (Turku)
1.-16.6.2009 Continuation course in Finnish (Turku)
1.-17.6.2009 Finnish language ans culture – basic course (Lahti)
1.-17.6.2009 Suomen kieli ja kulttuuuri - jatkokurssi (Lahti)
1.-18.6.2009 Finnish for Foreigners, level 1 (Helsinki)
1.-18.6.2009 Finnish for Foreigners, level 2 (Helsinki)

1.-18.6.2009 Finnish for Foreigners, level 3 (Helsinki)
1.-18.6.2009 Learn Finnish Grammar (Helsinki)
1.-18.6.2009 Finnish for Foreigners, level 6 (Helsinki)
1.-18.6.2009 Preparation Course For National Certificates Of Language Proficiency Intermediate Level Test In Finnish (Helsinki)
8.-16.6.2009 Oral skills courses, elementary level (Helsinki)
22.-30.6.2009 Oral skills, intermediate level (Helsinki)
22.6.-9.7.2009 Finnish for Foreigners, level 1 (Helsinki)
22.6.-9.7.2009  Finnish for Foreigners, level 2  (Helsinki)

22.6.-9.7.2009 Finnish for Foreigners, level 3 (Helsinki)
22.6.-9.7.2009 Finnish for Foreigners, level 4 (Helsinki)
22.6.-9.7.2009 Finnish for Foreigners, level 7 (Helsinki)
29.6.-10.7.2009 Finnish for Beginners (Tampere)
29.6.-10.7.2009 Upper Level Intermediate Ccourse 1 (Tampere)
29.6.-17.7.2009 Intensive summer course in Finnish Language and Culture (Jyväskylä)
29.6.-17.7.2009 Finnish Refresher Course (Tampere)
Jul 13.-17.7.2009 Basic Course 3  (Kuopio)
13.-24.7.2009 Finnish for Beginners 1 (Kuopio)
13.-24.7.2009 Intermediate Course in Finnish (Tampere)
13.-31.7.2009 Upper Level Intermediate Ccourse 2 (Tampere)
20.-24.7.2009 Basic course 4 (Kuopio)
20.-28.7.2009 Oral skills courses, elementary level (Helsinki)
20.7.-3.8.2009 Writing in Finnish (Helsinki)
20.7.-6.8.2009 Finnish for Foreigners, level 1 (Helsinki)
20.7.-6.8.2009 Finnish for Foreigners, level 2  (Helsinki)
20.7.-6.8.2009 Finnish for Foreigners, level 3 (Helsinki)
20.7.-6.8.2009 Finnish for Foreigners, level 4 (Helsinki)
20.7.-6.8.2009 Finnish for Foreigners, level 5 (Helsinki)
20.7.-6.8.2009 Finnish for Foreigners, level 6 (Helsinki)
20.7.-6.8.2009 Finnish for Foreigners, level 8 (Helsinki)
20.7.-7.8.2009 Communicative Finnish in Culture and Society (Tampere)
27.-31.7.2009 Finnish for Beginners 1, intensive course (Kuopio)
27.7.-7.8.2009 Advance Finnish (Kuopio)
27.7.-7.8.2009 Finnish Language Basic Course 2 (Oulu)
27.7.-7.8.2009 Suomen kieli ja kulttuuuri - jatkokurssi (Lahti)
Aug 3.-7.8.2009 Finnish for Beginners 2 (Kuopio)
3.-18.8.2009 Finnish for beginners I (Turku)
3.-18.8.2009 Finnish for beginners II (Turku)
10.-18.8.2009 Oral skills courses, elementary level (Helsinki)
10.-18.8.2009 Oral skills, intermediate level (Helsinki)
10.-18.8.2009 Oral skills, advanced level (Helsinki)
10.-27.8.2009 Finnish for Foreigners, level 1 (Helsinki)
10.-27.8.2009 Finnish for Foreigners, level 2  (Helsinki)
10.-27.8.2009 Finnish for Foreigners, level 3 (Helsinki)
10.-27.8.2009 Finnish for Foreigners, level 4 (Helsinki)
10.-27.8.2009 Finnish for Foreigners, level 5 (Helsinki)
10.-27.8.2009 Brush-up course (Helsinki)
10.-27.8.2009 Finnish for Foreigners, level 7 (Helsinki)
10.-27.8.2009 Finnish for Foreigners, level 9 (Helsinki)
17.-21.8.2009 Finnish in the suggestopedic method (Helsinki)
17.-25.8.2009 Oral skills, intermediate level (Helsinki)
24.-29.8.2009 Finnish language and leisure I (Imatra)
24.-29.8.2009 Finnish language and leisure II (Imatra)
31.8.-26.9.2009 Finnish for Foreigners, level 1 (Helsinki)
31.8.-24.9.2009 Finnish for Foreigners, level 2 (Helsinki)
31.8.-23.9.2009 Finnish for Foreigners, level 3 (Helsinki)
31.8.-17.9.2009 Finnish for Foreigners, level 5 (Helsinki)
31.8.-17.9.2009 Brush-up course (Helsinki)
31.8.-7.10.2009 Preparation Course For National Certificates Of Language Proficiency Intermediate Level Test In Finnish (Helsinki) 
SEP 1.-17.9.2009 Oral skills courses, elementary level (Helsinki)
1.-24.9.2009 Finnish for Foreigners, level 4 (Helsinki)
21.9.-14.10.2009 Finnish for Foreigners, level 6 (Helsinki)
28.9.-24.10.2009 Finnish for Foreigners, level 2 (Helsinki)
OCT 26.10.-21.11.2009 Finnish for Foreigners, level 3 (Helsinki)
 
NOV 2.-25.11.2009 Finnish for Foreigners, level 6 (Helsinki)
23.11.-19.12.2009 Finnish for Foreigners, level 4 (Helsinki)
JAN 2010 4.-30.1.2010 Finnish for Foreigners, level 1 (Helsinki)
11.1.-3.2.2010 Finnish for Foreigners, level 5 (Helsinki)

11.1.-3.2.2010 Finnish for Foreigners, level 7 (Helsinki)
FEB 2010 1.-27.2.2010 Finnish for Foreigners, level 2 (Helsinki)
 
MAR 2010 1.-27.3.2010 Finnish for Foreigners, level 3 (Helsinki)
1.-24.3.2010 Finnish for Foreigners, level 8 (Helsinki)
APR 2010 7.4..-5.5.2010 Finnish for Foreigners, level 4 (Helsinki)
12.4.-5.5.2010 Finnish for Foreigners, level 9 (Helsinki)
MAY 2010 10.-29.5.2010 Finnish for Foreigners, level 5 (Helsinki)
 

 

Finnish language courses offered by the Summer Universities in Finland
 

HELSINKI SUMMER UNIVERSITY
www.kesayliopistohki.fi
info(at)kesayliopistohki.fi

 
Finnish in the suggestopedic method
August 17 - August 21, 35 lessons, Helsinki
This course is for complete beginners in Finnish and has its emphasis almost completely in speaking. During the course you will learn the basics of Finnish in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. The method of instruction is a variation of the suggestopedic teaching method.
Fee: 140 € (the material will be provided by the teacher)
Registration: preferably at the latest one week before the course, as long as there are places available
For further information, please contact the Helsinki Summer University office, tel. +358 9 6811 020, info[at]kesayliopistohki.fi.
Finnish for Foreigners, level 1 (beginners)
52 lessons, Helsinki

Group 1A, May 11 - May 28
Group 1B, May 12 - May 28
Group 1C, June 1 - June 18
Group 1D, June 1 - June 18
Group 1E, June 1 - June 18
Group 1F, June 1 - June 18
Group 1G, June 22 - July 9
Group 1H, June 22 - July 9
Group 1J, June 22 - July 9
Group 1K, July 20 - August 6
Group 1L, July 20 - August 6
GROUP 1M, August 10 - August 27
GROUP 1N, August 10 - August 27
GROUP 1P, August 31 - September 26
GROUP 1Q, January 4 - January 30, 2010
Course programme: Finnish pronunciation and the alphabet; verb categories and finite forms; single in the nominative case and some other cases; simple questions and phrases; days of the week.
The language of instruction is Finnish.
Textbooks: Lepäsmaa-Silfverberg, Suomen kielen alkeisoppikirja and Silfverberg, Harjoituskirja suomen kielen perusopetusta varten. Chapters: 1 - 3.
Textbooks are available in bookshops and should be purchased beforehand.
Fee: 90 €
Registration: preferably at the latest one week before each group, as long as there are places available
For further information, please contact the Helsinki Summer University office, tel. +358 9 6811 020, info[at]kesayliopistohki.fi.
 
Finnish for Foreigners, level 2
52 lessons, Helsinki
Group 2A, June 1 - June 18
Group 2B, June 22 - July 9
Group 2C, June 22 - July 9
Group 2D, June 22 - July 9
Group 2E, July 20 - August 6
Group 2F, July 20 - August 6
Group 2G, August 10 - August 27
Group 2H, August 10 - August 27
Group 2J, August 31 - September 24
Group 2K, September 28 - October 24
Group 2L, February 1- February 27, 2010
Course programme: : The plural in the nominative case, the object, the genitive; more cases; new vocabulary; telling the time; months; seasons, the weather.
Prerequisite: Level 1 or equivalent skills (Suomen kielen alkeisoppikirja, chapters 1-3)
Textbooks: Lepäsmaa-Silfverberg, Suomen kielen alkeisoppikirja and Silfverberg, Harjoituskirja suomen kielen perusopetusta varten. Chapters: 4 - 6.
Textbooks are available in bookshops and should be purchased beforehand.
Fee: 90 €
Registration: preferably at the latest one week before each group, as long as there are places available
For further information, please contact the Helsinki Summer University office, tel. +358 9 6811 020, info[at]kesayliopistohki.fi.
Finnish for Foreigners, level 3
52 lessons, Helsinki

Group 3A, June 1 - June 18
Group 3B, June 22 - July 9
Group 3C, July 20 - August 6
Group 3D, July 20 - August 6
Group 3E, August 10 - August 27
Group 3F, August 10 - August 27
Group 3G, August 31 - September 23
Group 3H, October 26 - November 21
Group 3J, March 1 - March 27, 2010
Course programme: Tenses; new vocabulary including such topics as My life.
N.B. Not equivalent to YKI level 3!
Prerequisite: Level 2 or equivalent skills (Suomen kielen alkeisoppikirja, chapters 4-6)
Textbooks: Lepäsmaa-Silfverberg, Suomen kielen alkeisoppikirja and Silfverberg, Harjoituskirja suomen kielen perusopetusta varten. Chapters: 7 - 9.
Textbooks are available in bookshops and should be purchased beforehand.
Fee: 90 €
Registration: preferably at the latest one week before each group, as long as there are places available
For further information, please contact the Helsinki Summer University office, tel. +358 9 6811 020, info[at]kesayliopistohki.fi.
Oral skills courses, elementary level
20 lessons, Helsinki

Group A, May 11 - May 27
Group B, June 8 - June 16
Group C, July 20 - July 28
Group D, August 10 - August 18
Group E, September 1 - September 17
The course is for students who have completed some of the Helsinki Summer University Finnish for Foreigners basic courses or for those with equivalent skills (not for beginners). The course programme includes pronunciation practice, listening comprehension and easy communication (e.g. shopping and restaurant phraseology).
Fee: 70 € (material will be provided by the teacher)
Registration: preferably at the latest one week before each group, as long as there are places available
For further information, please contact the Helsinki Summer University office, tel. +358 9 6811 020, info[at]kesayliopistohki.fi.
Finnish for Foreigners, level 4
52 lessons, Helsinki
Group 4A, June 22 - July 9
Group 4B, July 20 - August 6
Group 4C, August 10 - August 27
Group 4D, August 10 - August 27
Group 4E, September 1 - September 24
Group 4F, November 23 - December 19
Group 4G, April 7 - May 5, 2010
Course programme: The conditional; the passive in the present and imperfect; Finnish holidays.
Prerequisite: Level 3 or equivalent skills (chapters 7-9 of Suomen kielen alkeisoppikirja).
Textbooks: Lepäsmaa-Silfverberg, Suomen kielen alkeisoppikirja and Silfverberg, Harjoituskirja suomen kielen perusopetusta varten. Chapters: 10 - 12.
Textbooks are available in bookshops and should be purchased beforehand.
Fee: 90 €
Registration: preferably at the latest one week before each group, as long as there are places available
For further information, please contact the Helsinki Summer University office, tel. +358 9 6811 020, info[at]kesayliopistohki.fi.
Finnish for Foreigners, level 5
52 lessons, Helsinki
Group 5A, July 20 - August 6
Group 5B, August 10 - August 27
Group 5C, August 31 - September 17
Group 5D, January 11 - February 3, 2010
Group 5E, May 10 - May 29, 2010
Course programme: Cases in plural, more about the passive in past tenses; the imperative; about Finland and the Finns and their language.
Prerequisite: Level 4 or equivalent skills (chapters 10-12 of Suomen kielen alkeisoppikirja).
Textbooks: Lepäsmaa-Silfverberg, Suomen kielen alkeisoppikirja and Silfverberg, Harjoituskirja suomen kielen perusopetusta varten. Chapters: 13 - 15.
Textbooks are available in bookshops and should be purchased beforehand.
Fee: 90 €
Registration: preferably at the latest one week before each group, as long as there are places available
For further information, please contact the Helsinki Summer University office, tel. +358 9 6811 020, info[at]kesayliopistohki.fi.
Oral skills, intermediate level
20 lessons, Helsinki

Group F, June 1 - June 9
Group G, June 22 - June 30
Group H, August 10 - August 18
Group J, August 17 - August 25
The course is for students who have completed Helsinki Summer University Finnish for Foreigners basic courses or for those with equivalent skills. The students should be familiar with basic Finnish structures e.g. tenses. The aim of the course is to improve the students’ skills and confidence in spoken Finnish. The course programme includes activities in various everyday-life situations.
Fee: 70 € (material will be provided by the teacher)
Registration: preferably at the latest one week before each group, as long as there are places available
For further information, please contact the Helsinki Summer University office, tel. +358 9 6811 020, info[at]kesayliopistohki.fi.
Writing in Finnish
20 lessons, Helsinki
Group A, June 1 - June 15
Group B, July 20 - August 3
The course is for students who can write simple text in Finnish and wish to develop and improve their skills. The course programme includes writing different types of text for various everyday functions e.g. emails. Prerequisites: at least Helsinki Summer University Finnish for Foreigners basic courses or equivalent skills.
Fee: 95 €
Registration: preferably at the latest one week before each group, as long as there are places available
For further information, please contact the Helsinki Summer University office, tel. +358 9 6811 020, info[at]kesayliopistohki.fi.
Learn Finnish Grammar
June 1 - June 18, 52 lessons, Helsinki
The course is for students who understand and speak Finnish (e.g. one parent is Finnish) but who need more practice in grammar. The basic Finnish grammar will be covered and short texts will be read.
Textbook: White, Suomen kielioppia ulkomaalaisille.
Textbooks are available in bookshops and should be purchased beforehand.
Fee: 90 €
Registration: preferably at the latest one week before the course, as long as there are places available
For further information, please contact the Helsinki Summer University office, tel. +358 9 6811 020, info[at]kesayliopistohki.fi.
Brush-up course
52 lessons, Helsinki
Group A, August 10 - August 27
Group B, August 31 - September 17 CANCELLED
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.
Course programme: tenses; nouns in the plural; the object. Also new material will be covered.
Textbook: Lepäsmaa-Silfverberg, Suomen kielen alkeisoppikirja
Textbooks are available in bookshops and should be purchased beforehand.
Fee: 90 €
Registration: preferably at the latest one week before the course, as long as there are places available
For further information, please contact the Helsinki Summer University office, tel. +358 9 6811 020, info[at]kesayliopistohki.fi.
Finnish for Foreigners, level 6
52 lessons, Helsinki

Group 6A, June 1 - June 18
Group 6B, July 20 - August 6
Group 6C, September 21 - October 14
Group 6D, 2 November - 25 November
 
Prerequisite: Level 5 or equivalent skills (chapters 1-15 of Suomen kielen alkeisoppikirja).
Textbooks: Silfverberg, Suomen kielen jatko-oppikirja and Silfverberg, Harjoituskirja suomen kielen jatko-opetusta varten. Kappaleet 1 - 3.
Textbooks are available in bookshops and should be purchased beforehand.
Fee: 90 €
Registration: preferably at the latest one week before each group, as long as there are places available
For further information, please contact the Helsinki Summer University office, tel. +358 9 6811 020, info[at]kesayliopistohki.fi.
Oral skills, advanced level
20 lessons, Helsinki
Group K, August 10 - August 18
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. The course programme includes further practice in oral skills, writing and giving short presentations etc.
Fee: 70 € (material will be provided by the teacher)
Registration: preferably at the latest one week before the course, as long as there are places available
For further information, please contact the Helsinki Summer University office, tel. +358 9 6811 020, info[at]kesayliopistohki.fi.
Finnish for Foreigners, level 7
52 lessons, Helsinki
Group 7A, June 22 - July 9
Group 7B, August 10 - August 27
Group 7C, January 11 - February 3, 2010
Prerequisite: Level 6 or equivalent skills (chapters 1-3, Suomen kielen jatko-oppikirja).
Textbooks: Silfverberg, Suomen kielen jatko-oppikirja and Silfverberg, Harjoituskirja suomen kielen jatko-opetusta varten. Chapters 4 - 7.
Textbooks are available in bookshops and should be purchased beforehand.
Fee: 90 €
Registration: preferably at the latest one week before the course, as long as there are places available
For further information, please contact the Helsinki Summer University office, tel. +358 9 6811 020, info[at]kesayliopistohki.fi.
Finnish for Foreigners, level 8
52 lessons, Helsinki
Group 8A, July 20 - August 6
Group 8B, March 1 - March 24, 2010
Prerequisite: Level 7 or equivalent skills (chapters 4-7, Suomen kielen jatko-oppikirja).
Textbooks: Silfverberg, Suomen kielen jatko-oppikirja and Silfverberg, Harjoituskirja suomen kielen jatko-opetusta varten. Chapters 8 - 10.
Textbooks are available in bookshops and should be purchased beforehand.
Fee: 90 €
Registration: preferably at the latest one week before each group, as long as there are places available
For further information, please contact the Helsinki Summer University office, tel. +358 9 6811 020, info[at]kesayliopistohki.fi.
Finnish for Foreigners, level 9
52 lessons, Helsinki
Group Group 9A: August 10 - August 27
Group 9B, April 12 - May 5, 2010
Prerequisite: Level 8 or equivalent skills (chapters 8-10, Suomen kielen jatko-oppikirja).
Textbooks: Silfverberg, Suomen kielen jatko-oppikirja and Silfverberg, Harjoituskirja suomen kielen jatko-opetusta varten. Chapters 11 - 14.
Textbooks are available in bookshops and should be purchased beforehand.
Fee: 90 €
Registration: preferably at the latest one week before each group, as long as there are places available
For further information, please contact the Helsinki Summer University office, tel. +358 9 6811 020, info[at]kesayliopistohki.fi.
Preparation Course For National Certificates Of Language Proficiency Intermediate Level Test In Finnish
48 lessons, Helsinki
Group A, June 1 - June 18
Group B, August 31 - October 7
The course is for students who are planning to take a National Certificates of Language Proficiency Intermediate Level Test in Finnish. The course gives you information about the test and prepares you for the five elements of the test: reading comprehension, writing, grammatical structures and vocabulary, oral comprehension and speech.
N.B. national certificates of language proficiency tests are not arranged by Helsinki Summer University nor does the course fee include a test fee.
Textbooks: Hart, Suomea paremmin
Textbooks are available in bookshops and should be purchased beforehand.
Fee: 95 €
Registration: preferably at the latest one week before each group, as long as there are places available
For further information, please contact the Helsinki Summer University office, tel. +358 9 6811 020, info[at]kesayliopistohki.fi.
SUMMER UNIVERSITY OF JYVÄSKYLÄ
kesayo.jyu.fi/
kesayliopisto(at)jyu.fi

Intensive summer course in Finnish Language and Culture
June 29 - July 17, 2009, Jyväskylä
The course includes contact teaching lessons and organized social programme. There will be groups for beginners, as well as for intermediate and advanced level learners.
Course fee 565 € includes instruction and material as well as some social programme.
Closing date for application is 15 May 2009.
For further information, please contact Ms. Seija Nieminen-Lahti, seija.nieminen-lahti(at)jyu.fi, tel. +358 40 845 2650.
SUMMER UNIVERSITY OF KUOPIO
www.uku.fi/kesayliopisto
kesayliopisto(at)uku.fi

Finnish for Beginners 1
July 13 - 24 2009
Mon-Fri 9.00-15.00
(two weeks, 60 hours), Kuopio
Basic vocabulary of everyday life, greeting, buying, asking, ordering, telling about oneself, expressing one's basic feelings. You also learn to tell about your hobbies and work.
Course fee: 195 eur
Registration: by May 15 th www.uku.fi/kesayliopisto
For futher information please contact kesayliopisto(at)uku.fi
Finnish for Beginners 1 (intensive course)
July
27 - 27 2009 Mon-Fri 9.00-15.00 (one week, 30 hours), Kuopio
Basic vocabulary of everyday life, greeting, buying, asking, ordering, telling about oneself, expressing one's basic feelings. You also learn to tell about your hobbies and work.
Oral skills by simple spoken exercises.
Course fee: 98 eur

Registration: by May 15 th www.uku.fi/kesayliopisto
For futher information please contact kesayliopisto(at)uku.fi
Finnish for Beginners 2
August 3 - 7 2009 Mon-Fri 9.00-15.00
(30 hours), Kuopio
Communicative aims: to improve written and oral skills
Structures: repeating verb types (1-5, present tense), partitive, local cases and i have -structure
Course fee: 98 eur
Registration: by May 15 th www.uku.fi/kesayliopisto
For futher information please contact kesayliopisto(at)uku.fi
Basic Course 3
July
13 -17 2009 Mon-Fri 9.00-15.00 (30
hours
), Kuopio
 
To improve communication skills by listening, speaking, reading and writing exercises
Course fee: 98 eur
Registration: by May 15 th www.uku.fi/kesayliopisto
For futher information please contact kesayliopisto(at)uku.fi
 
Basic Course 4
July
20 - 24 2009 Mon-Fri 9.00-15.00 (30
hours
), Kuopio
Teacher: M.A. Johanna Lehtoviita
Communicative aims: to improve communication skills by listening, speaking, reading and writing exercises
Structures: passive (imperfect, pos./neg.), partitive plural, object
Course fee: 98 eur
Registration: by May 15 th www.uku.fi/kesayliopisto
For futher information please contact kesayliopisto(at)uku.fi
 
Advanced Finnish
July 27 - August 7 2009 Mon-Fri 9.00-15.00 (two weeks,  60 hours
), Kuopio
Teacher: M.A. Anna Tahvanainen
To improve finnish skills and to deepen the knowledge of finnish culture
Structures: the contents of the course will be decided according to the evaluation at the beginning of the course and are based on the wishes from the students. There are going to be lots of speaking and reading exercises.
Course fee: 195 eur
Registration: by May 15 th
Course fee covers materials, tuition and some social program.
Registrations online: www.uku.fi/kesayliopisto please remember to add all your contact information!
For futher information please contact kesayliopisto(at)uku.fi
You will receive an invitation letter before the course(s) begin. All information e.g. Of the course venue will be in this letter. Some of the finnish language courses also include a level test to determine your finnish language skills. This test will be sent to you in advance.
Unfortunately we cannot arrange accommodation for the duration of the courses. Please see to your own accommodation in advance. For more information on kuopio and accommodation, please see the websites of kuopio-info: www.kuopioinfo.fi/english
SUMMER UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN OSTROBOTHNIA
www.pohjois-pohjanmaankesayliopisto.fi/toimipaikat/oulu/

kesayo(at)pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi

Finnish Language Basic Course 1
June
1 – 12 2009, Monday – Friday at 16.30 – 19.00 (30 lessons), Oulu
Target group: Students starting their studies of Finnish; also appropriate to those who want to revise their basic knowledge of the Finnish language
Contents: Introduction to Finnish for everyday use
Teaching materials: Main topics of chapters 1–6 in textbook Hyvin menee!
Fee: 50 € (textbook is not included)
Registration: by 18 May 2009
For further information, please contact tel. +358 8 321 4073, kesayo
(at)pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi
Finnish Language Basic Course 2
July
27 – August 7 2009, Monday – Friday at 16.30 – 19.00 (30 lessons), Oulu
Target group: Students who have completed Finnish Language Basic Course 1 or have equivalent skills; also appropriate to those who want to revise the basic elements of the Finnish language they have learnt earlier
Contents: Increasing the basic skills of Finnish for everyday use
Teaching materials: Main topics of chapters 7–12 in textbook Hyvin menee!
Fee: 50 € (textbook is not included)
Registration: by 13 July 2009
For further information, please contact tel. +358 8 321 4073, kesayo
(at)pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi
Finnish Extra - A Finnish Language Help Centre for Foreigners
Beginners' level (A1-A2) 14 Jan–13 May 2009, on Wednesdays at 16.30–18.00, Oulu
Intermediate level (A2-B1) 13 Jan–12 May 2009, on Tuesdays at 16.30–18.00, Oulu
Aims: Help foreigners to improve their knowledge of Finnish and to support self-learning and managing in studies and in working life
Contents: 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.
Fee: Free of charge (financed by the Finnish National Board of Education)
Registration: No registration required, you may participate whenever you wish: once, twice or why not every time!
For further information, please contact tel. +358 8 321 4073, kesayo
(at)pohjois-pohjanmaa.fi
SUMMER UNIVERSITY OF PÄIJÄT-HÄME
www.p-hkesayo.fi

p-hkesayo(at)p-hkesayo.fi

Finnish language and culture – basic course
June
1-17 2009 (65 lessons), Lahti
Anyone who is interested in learning Finnish, as well as, for example, immigrants, returnee expatriate Finns and
exchange students.
To learn the basics of the Finnish language through lectures and practise.
Course will include comprehension exercises and practises, reading and listening, grammar, and visiting places in Lahti. Before starting the course, immigrants who have lived in Finland for less than 3 years should confirm with the Päijät-Hämeen immigrant services employment office that this course qualifies and is equivalent to courses offered by the employment office.
Fee 180 €
Binding registration date by
May 15 2009 www.p-hkesayo.fi
Additional information tel. +358 3 8922 0400
Suomen kieli ja kulttuuri - jatkokurssi
1. – 17.6.2009 (65 oppituntia), Lahti
Suomen kieltä vieraana kielenä puhuvat. Koulutus on tarkoitettu hyvät suomen kielen taidot hallitseville. Kurssin lähtötaso on A2-B1 Eurooppalaisessa viitekehyksessä.
Opetuksen tavoitteena on parantaa ammatissa tarvittavaa kirjallista ja suullista kielentaitoa ja kykyä seurata jokapäiväistä tiedonvälitystä.
Koulutukseen sisältyy kieliopin kertausta, kirjoitusharjoituksia, tekstin ymmärtämistä sekä keskusteluharjoituksia.
Maksu 180 €
Sitovat ilmoittautumiset 15.5.2009 www.p-hkesayo.fi
Lisätietoja puh. +357 3 8922 0400
Suomen kieli ja kulttuuri - jatkokurssi
27.7. – 7.8.2009 (20 oppituntia), Lahti
Suomen kieltä vieraana kielenä puhuvat. Koulutus on tarkoitettu hyvät suomen kielen taidot hallitseville.
Kurssin lähtötaso on A2-B1 eurooppalaisessa viitekehyksessä.
Opetuksen tavoitteena on parantaa ammatissa tarvittavaa kirjallista ja suullista kielentaitoa ja kykyä seurata jokapäiväistä tiedonvälitystä.
Koulutukseen sisältyy kieliopin kertausta, kirjoitusharjoituksia, tekstin ymmärtämistä sekä keskusteluharjoituksia.
Maksu 180 €
Sitovat ilmoittautumiset 10.7.2009 www.p-hkesayo.fi
Lisätietoja puh. +357 3 8922 0400
SUMMER UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH KARELIA
www.kesyli.net
imatra(at)kesyli.net

Finnisi language and leisure I
August 24 – 29, 2009 (30 lessons), Imatra
The course is an introductory course to Finnish language and culture. The aim is to learn basics of Finnish language and get information about Finnish society and possibilities to study or work in Finland. The intensive course includes free time programme organized by Summer University.
Teaching material will be distributed during the course.
Fee: 390 € (including teaching material and free time programme, not including accommodation or meals)
Registration by June 19, 2009
For further information, please contact tel. +358 50 441 4347,
minna.monto(at)kesyli.net
Finnish language and leisure II
August 24 – 29, 2009 (30 lessons), Imatra
The course is suitable for persons, who have studied 1-3 years of Finnish language. The aim is to learn grammar and oral skills and get information about Finnish society and possibilities to study or work in Finland. The intensive course includes free time programme organized by Summer University.
Teaching material will be distributed during the course.
Fee: 390 € (including teaching material and free time programme, not including accommodation or meals)
Registration by June 19, 2009
For further information, please contact tel. +358 50 441 4347,
minna.monto(at)kesyli.net
SUMMER UNIVERSITY OF TAMPERE
www.tampereenkesayliopisto.fi/finnish.php
toimisto(at)tampereenkesayliopisto.fi

Finnish for Beginners
Ju
ne 29-July 10 2009 (40 lessons)
, Tampere
For foreigners who have not studied Finnish before
Teaching material designed by teacher. Possibly a book, not covered in the course fee.
Fee: 1
30 €

Registration by
June 1 2009
More information,
toimisto(at)tampereenkesayliopisto.fi, www.tampereenkesayliopisto.fi/finnish.php
Intermediate Course in Finnish
July
13-24 2009 (50 lessons), Tampere
For foreigners who have studied beginners course just prior this course or have equivalent knowledge of Finnish, level A1 Common European Framework.
Teaching material designed by teacher. Possibly a book, not covered in the course fee.
Fee: 140 €
Registration by June 15 2009
More information,
toimisto(at)tampereenkesayliopisto.fi, www.tampereenkesayliopisto.fi/finnish.php
Upper Level Intermediate Course 1
June 29-July 10 2009 (50 lessons), Tampere

 
Suitable after Intermediate Course or after you have studied Finnish approximately 80-90 hours, level A2 Common European Framework.
Teaching material designed by teacher (covered by the course fee).
Fee: 140 €
Registration by June 1 2009
More information,
toimisto(at)tampereenkesayliopisto.fi, www.tampereenkesayliopisto.fi/finnish.php
Upper Level Intermediate Course 2
July 13-31 2009 (50 lessons), Tampere

 
Suitable after Upper Level Intermediate Course 1 or after you have studied Finnish approximately 120-140 hours, level B1 Common European Framework.
Teaching material designed by teacher (covered by the course fee).
Fee: 140 €
Registration by June 15 2009
More information,
toimisto(at)tampereenkesayliopisto.fi, www.tampereenkesayliopisto.fi/finnish.php
Finnish Refresher Course
Ju
ne 29-July 17 2009 (60 lessons), Tampere
For foreigners who already know a lot about the grammar but feel are not yet ease when speaking, level B1-B2 Common European Framework.
Teaching material designed by teacher (covered by the course fee)
Fee: 200 €, including a couple of trips in the city or surroundings.
Registration by June 1 2009
More information,
toimisto(at)tampereenkesayliopisto.fi, www.tampereenkesayliopisto.fi/finnish.php
Communicative Finnish in Culture and Society
July 20 - August 7 2009 (60 lessons), Tampere
Foreigners with quite a large vocabulary and understanding of the main features of spoken and written Finnish, but who most of all would like to improve using the language, to speak it and have opportunities to hear it in many forms, level B2-C1 Common European Framework.
Teaching material designed by teacher (covered by the course fee)
Fee: 200 €, including a couple of trips in the city or surroundings
Registration by June 29 2009
More information,
toimisto(at)tampereenkesayliopisto.fi, www.tampereenkesayliopisto.fi/finnish.php
 
SUMMER UNIVERSITY OF TURKU
www.turunkesayliopisto.fi/finnish.html
kesayliopisto(at)turunkesayliopisto.fi

Finnish for Beginners I
June
1-16 2009 (40 hours), Turku
The course requires no advance knowledge in Finnish. The aim is to reach a basic knowledge of Finnish language and Finnish culture and to promote the ability to cope with some everyday situations.
Teaching material will be provided by the teacher.
Fee: 120 € (incl. material)
Registration by May 4, 2009
For futher information, please contact kesayliopisto
(at)turunkesayliopisto.fi
Finnish for Beginners I
August
3-18 2009 (40 hours), Turku
The course requires no advance knowledge in Finnish. The aim is to reach a basic knowledge of Finnish language and Finnish culture and to promote the ability to cope with some everyday situations.
Teaching material will be provided by the teacher.
Fee: 120 € (incl. material)
Registration by by July 6, 2009
For futher information, please contact kesayliopisto
(at)turunkesayliopisto.fi
Finnish for Beginners II
August
3-18 2009 (40 hours), Turku
The course is a continuation course for Finnish for Beginners I. Studying Finnish is continued by learning more vocabulary, grammar and communication skills. The course focuses in all fields of language: listening, talking, writing and reading.
Text book: Leila White, From start to Finnish
Fee: 120 € (text book not included)
Registration by July 6, 2009
For futher information, please contact
kesayliopisto(at)turunkesayliopisto.fi
Continuation Course in Finnish
June
1-16 2009 (40 hours), Turku
Communication skills are improved by discussions and exercises in listening and reading comprehension. Some writing tasks will be prepared at home. The course includes also grammar (e.g. some plural forms of nouns; perfect, pluperfect; conditional).
Teaching material will be provided by the teacher.
Fee: 120 € (incl. material)
Registration by May 4, 2009
For futher information, please contact kesayliopisto
(at)turunkesayliopisto.fi