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

Competence aims after Year 7

Language learning

The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to

• identify and use different situations to extend own language skills in the Finnish or Kven languages
• give example of different ways of learning words and expressions in the Finnish or Kven languages
• identify some linguistic similarities and differences between the Finnish and Kven languages and the first language
• use some basic terms from grammar and text structuring
• describe his or her own work on learning the Finnish or Kven language
• use digital and other aids in his or her own language learning

Communication

The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to

• use common Finnish or Kven words and expressions connected to day-to-day life, leisure time and interests, both orally and in writing
• use some common grammatical structures, spelling, small words and children's culture sentence patterns
• use spoken phrases to obtain assistance to understand and be understood
• participate in simple spontaneous conversation situations
• understand the meaning of words and expressions based on the context they are used in
• understand the main content of texts on familiar topics
• write simple texts that describe or impart messages
• use the most common expressions of politeness
• state prices, amounts and sizes
• use digital tools to find information

Culture, community and literature

The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to

• compare ways of living and socializing in Norway and countries where Finnish is spoken
• explore local Finnish and Kven culture and display it using aesthetic expressions
• tell others about a sample of Finnish and Kven literature for children and young persons from various genres
• express his or her own reactions to films, pictures and music