Print this page Intermediate Finnish: B1.1 Course

Start your intermediate Finnish learning journey with our Intermediate Finnish: B1.1 Course, suitable for learners who have completed our Beginner Finnish: A2 Conclusion course or have approximately 160 hours of prior study. This course helps you expand your ability to communicate more confidently in Finnish while strengthening your understanding of key grammar and vocabulary needed for everyday conversation. It is ideal for learners interested in learning Finnish for cultural interest or personal enrichment in a supportive and interactive learning environment.

You will practise communication in situations such as identifying the main points in Finnish news, discussing current events, and writing short texts about news topics. Grammar is developed in context, including the past passive tense for describing actions and reported events. Vocabulary and pronunciation are integrated throughout, with a focus on media language, opinions, and continued consolidation of clear Finnish pronunciation.

DELIVERY MODE

• Face-to-Face

TEXTBOOK

• Tutor supplied material

COURSE OUTLINE

Communication

• Finding the main points in Finnish news
• Speaking about the news
• Writing about the news

Grammar

• Verb forms: past passive tense

Phonetics

• Pronunciation: consolidation of Finnish pronunciation patterns

Vocabulary

• News-related vocabulary: journalist, opinion, fake news, title, subtitle

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Communicate in Finnish about current events and news topics with increasing confidence.
2. Use the past passive tense to discuss actions and reported events with improved accuracy.
3. Apply media-related vocabulary and clearer pronunciation in spoken and written communication.