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SEARCHING FOR INFORMATION BY READING AND LISTENING
o current social themes in newspapers |
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- getting the general idea
- looking for the important details by glancing through the text
- drawing conclusions from the text
- efficient use of dictionaries
- gathering information through reading |
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clear and standard speech on a current topic
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understanding the main point in standard Finnish in television and on the radio, if the topic is fairly familiar.
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following the main idea in the conversation of native Finns
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TELLING AND DESCRIBING
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fairly detailed descriptions of interesting
topics
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describing the events in short
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clear, fairly detailed definition of a term from
one's own field
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texts related to working life: e.g. CV,
job application, portfolio, report
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feelings and opinions
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detailed description of experiences and feelings
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giving clear reasons for one's opinions
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spontaneous and prepared talk about a familiar subject
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fast writing
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SOCIAL INTERACTION
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correct reaction in a situation
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fast reaction in spontaneous situations
- features of Finnish politeness: mitigating the speech, indirectness
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getting familiar with the Finnish way of communicating
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o varying the style:
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informal and semi-official e-mails
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running errands: ordering, complaining, cancelling…
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negotiation and problem-solving
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expressing and giving reasons for one's opinions
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active participation
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LEARNER DEVELOPMENT
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developing one's language skills by reading regularly and observing the language of native Finns
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more effective reading strategies
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recognising personal strengths and weaknesses
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setting personal goals
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