Course information
Learning outcomes
After the course, students will be able to have a more fluent conversation on the topics of the course and have a broader vocabulary related to them.
Content
Students use role play and games to practice everyday speaking situations and discuss topical issues. Students familiarise themselves with the topic before each lesson with the help of texts and vocabulary exercises provided by the teacher. The topics are agreed in class at the start of the course.
Teacher
Maija Lepola
Study material
Study material is in MyCourses online learning environment.
Workload
Group work 12 h + independent work 15 h
Prerequisites
Finnish2 (ALC-7220) 3 credits or Finnish 2A (ALC-7321), 2 credits or equivalent knowledge
Evaluation
Regular attendance (max. one absence allowed) and active participation in class
Teaching time and location
The teaching time and the location of the course can be found at
- The link leads to Completion methods tab of the course page
- From the top of the page (Version drop-down menu), check that academic year 2025-2026 is selected
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From the blue bar, click Lecture and open the Groups and teaching times tab to see the teaching time and the location of the course. Exam times can be seen by clicking Exam.
Exam instructions at the Open University
The teacher has four (4) weeks to grade the exam submissions starting from the exam date.
Further information
CEFR level A1. More information on
Online learning environment for the course
MyCourses online learning environment is a tool for both students and teachers for communication and managing everyday course work. You need an Aalto User ID to log in to the course's MyCourses workspace and participate in teaching.
Digital workspace of the course:
More details on completing the course will be available at MyCourses closer to the start of the course.
Registration and course fee
Registration for Open University courses is done via the link below:
Registration for this course starts on 23.3.2026 at 9.00
Registration for this course ends on 13.4.2026 at 23.59
It is not possible to register before the registration period has started or after it has ended.
The number of participants is limited to 5. Please note that this course is organized when there are at least 10students registered for it.
This course is organized by the Aalto University Language Centre
The course fee is paid upon registration for each course at a time and it is binding. Familiarize yourself with registration and payment rules as well as other guidelines for students:
Registration, payments and rules
Activating Aalto ID and Multifactor Authentication
You can activate your Aalto User ID the day after the registration and you should activate it no later than the day before the start of the course.
Instructions for activating your Aalto user ID
Once you have activated your Aalto user ID, also enable multifactor authentication. Some of Aalto University's services require multifactor authentication.
Instructions for using Multifactor Authentication
