Language anxieties and diverse learning

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Learning difficulties or anxieties may interfere with language studies. If your previous experiences worry you or raise questions in your mind, feel free to discuss them with Language Centre's teacher tutors.

You can find more information about the individual arrangements on the page Individual arrangements support studies.

Language Centre organises English and Swedish courses which take into account of diverse learning:

  • KK-ENERI Academic and Professional Communication in English 1 & 2 (CEFR B2)
  • KK-ENG301 Reading, Listening and Speaking (CEFR B1)
  • KK-ENG302 Speaking and Vocabulary (CEFR B1)
  • KK-ENG303 Grammar for Writing (CEFR B1)
  • KK-RUERI Oral Skills in the Second National Language, Swedish (CEFR B1)

Teacher tutors

During their tutoring hours, the Language Centre's teacher tutors answer questions related to language examinations, the content of courses and the completion of studies.

Kari Pitkänen, the English-language tutor, and Carola Rewell-Heikkinen, the Swedish-language tutor, specialize in supervising special learners.

Support for fear of public speaking from study psychologists

Anxiety related to public speaking can also interfere with studies. Anxiety becomes a burden when it prevents you from participating in situations such as social events that you would otherwise be interested in, or if your anxiety makes you decide against taking a course that includes a public speaking assignment.

There are currently no English-language courses offered on the topic, but you can always contact study psychologists, who offer groups for students struggling with performance and study related anxieties as well as the option for an individual appointment.

If you feel that social anxiety and the fear of public speaking is restricting your life, contact FSHS to book an appointment with a general practitioner or (counselling) psychologist to discuss the issue and determine the best treatment for it.