Finnish summer courses
You can study Finnish also in the summer. Villa Victor will arrange elementary and follow-up classes all summer every day from Monday to Friday, starting 3rd July. The summer courses end on 11th August. The elementary class is at 12-14, and the follow-up class is right after it at 14-16. The teaching takes place in Oulu10 premises in Torikatu 10.
The courses are full, but if you want to register as reserve, please send email to opettajat.villavictor@ouka.fi.
Language courses and mentoring
Finnish language courses
In Villa Victor you can study Finnish at language proficiency levels A1-B1/2.
The courses run non-stop, so you can join the groups any time. Some of our Finnish courses are face-to-face teaching in classroom, and some of the courses are organized online. The teaching schedule can be found in the timetable at the bottom of this page.
Registration for autumn courses starts on August 7, 2023!
No pre-registration.
Registration for the contact teaching (mornings and afternoons):
Please contact our service desk, desk number 6, at Torikatu 10, Mon-Fri at 10-15.
Registration for evening courses (online courses and the University group):
Please send an email to
opettajat.villavictor@ouka.fi
ln the message please tell your name and specify which course you want to sign in to. If you want to register for online courses, also tell us the email address you want to use in the Teams teaching group. In the reply message for online courses you will get a link to the teaching group. See the timetable to check when your group is online.
More information from: opettajat.villavictor@ouka.fi, tel. 050 361 3842
Mentoring
Registration for Villa Victor's mentoring program 2023-2024 is open. More information here. Note! Mentoring language is Finnish, so adequate Finnish language skills are required for participation.
Video: Learn Finnish at Villa Victor
Elementary course - Basics for beginners
At the elementary level, there are three groups during the daytime, and two in the evening, with the same content but at different teaching times. One of the contact teaching groups is a 0 level class, Let's start, which is aimed to students without any Finnish skills. In this group a student gets the basic skills needed for the regular elementary level. Once this level has been achieved, the student may proceed to an elementary group.
The contact teaching groups meet twice a week. and the online elementary course once a week. You can choose a suitable group for yourself according to the timetable below. Registration is required when you first time attend a contact teaching group. You will get a participation card which shows your own group. The language skill level corresponds approximately the 0-A1(A2) levels in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Let's start
On Tuesdays and Fridays at 13.00 - 15.00
Elementary S
On Mondays and Thursdays at 13.00 - 15.00
Elementary K
On Mondays and Thursdays at 10.00 - 12.00
Elementary V, Linnanmaa group
On Mondays and Wednesdays at 16.30 - 18.00 (room SÄ102)
Elementary Evening
On Wednesdays at 16.00 - 18.00 (online)
Follow-up course - Continuing level for more advanced
After the elementary language skills have been adopted, student may move to higher follow-up level. The language skill level corresponds approximately the A2 (B1) levels in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). There are two follow-up classes with the same curriculum, gathering different times of the week.
Follow-up day course
On Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10.00 - 12.00
Advanced Finnish
From follow-up level it is possible to proceed a bit higher, more advanced level. The language skill level corresponds approximately the B1 level forward in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
On Wednesdays and Thursdays at 16.00 - 18.00 (online)
YKI-test training and conversation course
In the YKI-training class we practice exercises in different language skill areas, auditive and oral, which are also tested in the general language test. Information about the YKI-test is also available in this class. You can also participate in the course without the intention of attending the YKI-test. In addition, we practice functional Finnish skills with Discussion and Conversation exercises.
The language skill level corresponds to approximately the A2-B2 levels in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Exercises for and info about the common language test: (www.oph.fi/en/education-and-qualifications/national-certificates-language-proficiency-yki-frequently-asked)
On Tuesdays at 16.00 - 18.00 (online)
Important! Villa Victor's Teams will be closed for the summer starting on Friday 16th June. All students will be removed from the Teams.
If you want to join our online courses in the autumn, please register again after 7th Aug by email to: opettajat.villavictor@ouka.fi