Finnish as a second-language subject curriculum (FIN1-03)

Competence aims after Year 4

Language learning

The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to

• discuss how to learn new words and sentences
• identify situations where knowing the Finnish or Kven language might be useful
• use simple dictionaries and other aids when learning the language

Communication

The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to

• understand and use some common Finnish or Kven words and phrases connected to the local neighbourhood and his or her own interests
• use the basic sound system
• ask questions and answer questions in simple conversation situations
• understand simple instructions given in Finnish or the Kven language
• understand short and simple texts
• recognize some words, expressions and simple sentences in written texts
• write simple words and expressions
• express himself/herself through drama, role play and improvisation
• understand and use figures in practical situations
• use digital tools to find information and create texts

Culture, community and literature

The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to

• compare some aspects of ways of living, traditions and customs in the Kven, Finnish, Sami and Norwegian cultures
• present rhymes, nonsense verse, songs and stories in the Finnish or Kven language
• express his or her own thoughts and emotions in the encounter with literature and child culture in the Finnish and Kven languages
• prepare own spoken or written texts inspired by literature and children's culture in the Finnish or Kven languages