Upcoming Finnish Language courses in Helsinki?

simakun · Post by **simakun** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 12:48 pm

Does anyone know of a level 1 Finnish Language course that's starting anywhere in Helsinki in April or May that meets the Työvoimatoimisto requirements for KELA aid? Thanks for any info provided!

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Shazzer · Post by **Shazzer** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 5:13 pm

Hi,
I just found out today that the next Finnish course offered by the city starts on May 2 2005. It's a six months course if I'm not mistaken. Go to the Employment office and register now! I hear the waiting line is long and selection is tight.

simakun · Post by **simakun** » Tue Apr 19, 2005 2:17 pm

Hi shazzer,
thanks for the tip. i went down to the local unemployment office but they denied any knowledge of any such course that starts 2.5. can you give me more info on this course like what level, where will it be held, any useful websites or phone number i can call. thanks for your help.

Shazzer · Post by **Shazzer** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 10:55 am

That's really funny because I was just there at the Itäkeskus Työvoimatoimisto and I was told the next Finnish course starts on May 2.
They even offered me an application form to fill in.

As far as I understood there were two levels offered. Basic and Intermediate. Could it be that the courses are offered based on which area we are from?

The courses will be held at Adulta Oy. I suspect though perhaps the deadline for applications are over? I was told there were 94 applicants and they only had places for 20 something! The course is really intensive though - six hours daily for six months.

Good luck! If I hear of any other courses available I'll be in touch!
Shazz

Shazzer · Post by **Shazzer** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 11:04 am

Simakun,
Just realised I had this info.

Application deadline: 18.04.2005
(oh dear, that's just two days ago! I wonder if you could still rush in a late application? TRY!)

Anyways, here's the other info which might be useful for you if you intend to pursue this course.

Kouluksen ilm.nro - 574963
(I presume this is the course reference number)

Venue: Adulta Oy (09) 271901
Kaikukatu 3
00530 Helsinki
http://www.adulta.fi

Yhteystiedot; Kristel Kivisik-Sööt

Have you tried the university or lessons given by some other organisations?

Shazz

simakun · Post by **simakun** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 12:59 pm

hi shazzer, thanks for the info. it is very curious that the lady i spoke to yesterday at Työvoimatoimisto looked it up on her computer and still claimed to know nothing. anyway, i'm looking for a course that's full-time so if you hear of anything please let me know. thanks.

Amiel · Post by **Amiel** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 3:04 pm

Hi simakun, just got this info yesterday from my Finnish class:

There's a Suomi 1 course starts on 30 May - 22 June at University of Helsinki. You can choose from:

1. Time/Day: Monday-Friday (9.00-11.00)
Venue: Unioninkatu 40, room 14

2. Time/Day: Monday-Friday (16.30-18.30)
Venue: Unioninkatu 40, room 15, except 31.5-1.6. room 14 and 2.6. room 13

For more information, contact:
Language Services
Language Centre
Yliopistonkatu 5 (P.O. Box 4)
00014 University of Helsinki

Tel: 09 191 23234
Fax: 09 191 22753

Hope this helps

scoobymcdoo · Post by **scoobymcdoo** » Sun May 08, 2005 5:23 pm

Is that monday to friday or mondays and fridays?

Hannah

Rosamunda · Post by **Rosamunda** » Mon May 09, 2005 8:46 am

Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs and Fri

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