Flexible ways for language learning

There are course assistants in most of Language Centre courses. Course assistants are international exchange or degree students who act as native peers for the local students learning assistant's native language. They work together with Language Centre teachers. You can brush up your language skills with the help of course assistants. They help language learners e.g. with pronunciation, group work and discussion skills both in and out of the classroom. Feel free to ask them for help in other language learning matters as well.

If you are interested in becoming a course assistant yourself or would like to know more, you can read more about assistants in language courses on the Course Assistant Programme page.

The basic idea of ALICE courses (2 ECTS) is to provide two language learners who speak different native languages the opportunity to learn about each other’s language and culture in an interactive way. Besides learning each other’s language, the two learners get an insight into each other’s cultures and customs and receive information about the practicalities of everyday life.

Language Centre events are open for all University of Helsinki students and staff as well as collaborating high school teachers and students. LC events are informal gatherings and they yield no academic credits. You can read more about the events from the Support for Teaching and Learning unit's blog, or contact Nina Sulonen.

Multilingual workshop

Multilingual LC workshops create a relaxed opportunity to discuss cultural issues from different perspectives and bring international and local students together. LC events offer the participants a chance to brush up language skills and learn more about intercultural communication and different cultures. During the workshops, the discussions take place in different language tables, which are hosted by international students assisting in Language Centre courses.