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Language and multicultural training
Aalto University is an international university, which offers its staff many opportunities to develop their language skills and ways on how to work in a multicultural environment. Language training courses are offerred in Finnish, English and Swedish languages in various themes and to different personnel groups. On this page there is more information about available language training courses, different language training opportunities and instructions on how to enroll to the courses.
Language training is offered on Finnish, English and Swedish courses on various themes and to different personnel groups. In addition there are trainings offered, especially for service staff, on how to work well in a multicultural community. The objective of these trainings is to develop the linguistic and communicational skills to act in a multilingual and multicultural work and teaching environment. Aalto staff can also participate in the Language Centres Bachelor’s, Master’s and post-graduation level courses, if the courses are not fully booked.
English
Aalto offers many opportunities for Aalto staff to develop their English language skills. English language courses are offered yearly to support staff in their work based needs. Most of the courses focus on developing one area of the language for example grammar or oral communication.
Swedish
Aalto offers language courses for Aalto staff to develop their Swedish language skills. Swedish language courses are offered mainly on demand.
Finnish language and culture
Aalto university supports new staff members integration to Finland by offering them and their family members a possibility to attend Finnish language courses. Basic level Finnish courses are offered to staff yearly. During the language courses you will learn the principles of the language as well as get familiar with the cultural aspects of Finland.
Aalto staff can participate to the following Finnish language courses:
Staff training courses
As part of staff training courses Aalto offers its staff basic level Finnish language courses. Check out the upcoming courses here.
Finnish courses in Aalto Open University
Aalto staff can participate to Aalto Open University courses, which are subject to a charge. When agreed unit or department can pay for these courses.
Finnish language courses for students
The personnel in Aalto can participate in the Language Centre Bachelor’s, Master’s and post-graduation level courses if the courses are not fully booked.
Introductory Finnish online course (external link)
On this online course, you can study independently the basics of Finnish language.
Finnish courses in University of Helsinki (external link)
Aalto staff can participate to the Finnish language courses offered by the University of Helsinki. Please note these courses are subject to a charge. Before enrolling check the enrollment instructions below on this page under the title courses of University of Helsinki.
Many opportunities for language training
We encourage our staff to develop their competence and take part in the broad selection of offered language courses. The diversity of the language courses gives the participant the chance to choose the most suitable course for their individual needs.
Aalto University offers their faculty and staff traditional language courses, which are designed to meet the needs of employees. Courses are offered throughout the year. If you need more information about the courses please contact [email protected]. You can find the latest courses offered in Workday Learning.
Faculty and staff may also take part in the courses aimed for students if the course is not full. You can find more information about the courses from here.
If you consider taking part in these courses please contact the Language Centre at [email protected].
Aalto staff can join Finnish language courses offered by University of Helsinki. University of Helsinki offers open courses for everyone on different levels, which are subject to a charge. When agreed Aalto participant’s unit or department can pay these courses. These courses are held throughout the year.
Please check here for more information about the courses.
Aalto online courses are perfect for self-study purposes as well as suitable for those, who prefer flexible language studies. Updated online course catalogue is available here.
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