AAC LANGUAGE TRAINING LEVEL TEST FINNISH

AAC LANGUAGE TRAINING LEVEL TEST FINNISH Return address: Kauppaneuvoksentie 8 Kornetintie 2 A Itämerentori 2 Puistokatu 21 Puijonkatu 24 A 00200 Helsinki 00380 Helsinki 00180 Helsinki 40200 Jyväskylä 70100 Kuopio (09) 4766 7800 (09) 5760 4400 (09) 7514 1400 (014) 412 1400 (017) 363 2840 Teknologiantie 3 A Pyhäjärvenkatu 5 B Kutomonkatu 1 Pl 820 90570 Oulu 33200 Tampere 20100 Turku 65101 Vaasa (08) 551 5810 (03) 558 0500 (02) 417 1400 (06) 328 0300

INSTRUCTIONS You have 1,5 hours to complete the test. Start with the personal profile and needs analysis on page 1. The actual test begins on page 4. Answer the test questions in numerical order, starting from question A, and proceeding at a suitable level from page 6 (further instructions) onwards. Answer as many questions as you have time for. Follow the instructions and fill in all the answer fields as instructed. You should not use a dictionary or any other means of help. Should you need further information on completing the test, please contact AAC Global Oy, tel. (09) 4766 7800. We will be glad to help you. Send the test to the AAC area office whose services you wish to use. We will assess your skills with the new AAC 6-band level scale and inform you of the result within two weeks.

AAC Global NEEDS ANALYSIS We will create a personalized training recommendation based on your answers. I PERSONAL PROFILE Native language: Name: Job title: Education: Telephone: Email address: Mobile phone: Company: Company billing address: Company post address: Department: Supervisor: AAC area office whose services you wish to use: Helsinki Jyväskylä Oulu Tampere Turku Vaasa Have you previously used AAC s training services? Yes No II LANGUAGE SKILLS 1. Choose language English Swedish Finnish German French Spanish Russian Other, what: 2. Previous language studies No previous studies (go to section 3.) Polytechnic High school University Senior high school Language courses provided by employer Post high school Lenght of previous study 2-4 years 5-7 years 8-10 years Studies or work experience abroad: When did you last study the language? 3. How often do you use the language? Daily Weekly Monthly Occasionally 4. Which type of language skills do you need? Written Spoken Reading Listening 5. Name two concrete goals that you would like to achieve during training (e.g. To learn to use more effective language in negotiations., To learn to write more efficient emails. ): 1

6. Which of the following language skills areas would you like to focus on? Grammar Vocabulary General vocabulary Business vocabulary Specific work-related vocabulary, which: General and work-related language usage situations Small talk situations Discussing current affairs (weather, family, hobbies, etc.) Travelling Talking about your country Foreign company visitors Customer service language Telephoning Writing and reading letters, faxes and emails Reading manuals Reading memos and reports Writing manuals Writing memos and reports Reading professional literature Language of meetings and negotiations Product or sales presentations Presenting and descriping company history, Other: organization and functions III BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS 1. Which of the following skills would you like to learn about? Learning to learn Argumentation skills Interaction skills Presentation skills Time management in communication Negotiation skills Multicultural adaptation and working Expatriation and repatriation in multicultural settings Other: IV STUDY PROFILE 1. How much time are you prepared to invest in training (including both face-to-face meetings and self-study)? 1-2 hours / week 3-4 hours / week 5 or more hours / week 2. Which of the following training format are you interested in? one-to-one training small group training (e.g. weekly lessons and self-study) (e.g. weekly lessons and self-study) seminar training intensive training (e.g. seminar days and self-study) (e.g. 5 intensive days within two weeks and self-study) training abroad elearning self-study other, which: 3. Which type of learning material would you like to study with? Web-based material CD-ROM material Books and/or CD s/tapes Other comments and wishes: I wish to receive training newsletters from AAC. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ANSWERS! 2

Level Scale A1 Can communicate in a simple manner in everyday situations involving personal matters. Comprehends clear speech and simple texts. Communication relies on recognition of words and phrases. Can write simple short messages. A2 Can communicate satisfactorily in routine everyday situations. Can produce simple phrases and sentences. Can understand the content of short oral and written messages. Can interact satisfactorily in social situations and produce short written messages in everyday situations. B1 Can communicate in most everyday and work-related language situations. Comprehends clear general and work-related texts. Can participate in discussions on everyday topics on general and work-related matters. Can express opinions. Produces simple text. B2 Can communicate fluently in most everyday and work-related situations. Comprehends the gist of work-related, general and topical discussion and texts. Can interact spontaneously in demanding situations. Produces clear, detailed text on most topics. C1 Can communicate effectively in demanding everyday and work-related situations. Uses fluently idiomatic expressions and a wide variety of grammatical structures. Comprehends longer texts of general and specialised contexts. Can communicate fluently with native speakers (of the language). Produces fluent and clear speech and written messages. C2 Can communicate fluently and effectively in most situations. Comprehends almost all oral messages and can converse fluently on various topics. Comprehends longer texts of varied context and style. Produces fluent and clear messages. 3

A. Fill in the form. Your answers do not necessarily have to be true. Nimi Ammatti Ikä Naimisissa: kyllä / ei Puolison nimi Lapset Nimi Ikä Kotiosoite Puhelin Työpaikan osoite Puhelin Harrastukset B. Write about yourself, your family, your work and hobbies. (Use complete Finnish sentences, e.g. My name is..., I live..., I have lived here since... etc.) 4

C. How would you answer the following questions in Finnish? Please use complete sentences in your answers. 1. Mikä sinun nimesi on? 2. Minkä ikäinen olet? 3. Missä asut? 4. Kuinka kauan olet asunut siellä? 5. Mikä on puhelinnumerosi? 6. Onko sinulla autoa? 7. Tulitko tänne autolla? 8. Missä olet töissä? 9. Haluaisitko työskennellä ulkomailla? 10. Mitä kieliä puhut? 11. Mitä teit viime viikonloppuna? 12. Mitä aiot tehdä ensi viikonloppuna? D. Make negative sentences. e.g. John is a Finnish name > John is not a Finnish name. 1. Keijo on suomalainen nimi. 2. Ann osaa suomea. 3. Juha ja Pauli pelasivat tennistä eilen. 4. Jaakko ja Juha asuvat Suomessa. 5. Minua väsyttää. 6. Jaakko aikoo ostaa sanomalehden. 7. Maija pitää koirista. 8. Pekka oli täällä eilen. 9. Janne ja Kati olivat elokuvissa viime perjantaina. 10. Reijo on käynyt Roomassa. 5

READ THIS before continuing with the test! Assess your own level on the level scale (see page 3) if you have not done it earlier. You can continue the test according to your own assessment. If you estimated yourself to be on level A1 A2 - B1 B2 - C2 continue on page 7, task 1; continue on page 9, task 3; continue on page 15, task 8. It is better to choose tasks that are challenging than tasks that are too easy. Remember to answer all the questions and continue for as long as the time allows. Also note, that in some tasks you can choose between alternatives a) and b). 6

1. Look at the picture and write five complete sentences in Finnish. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7

2. Choose one of the professions below and describe his/her typical day. e.g. He usually wakes up at 6.30 and has breakfast taksinkuljettaja opettaja näyttelijä presidentti reportteri jalkapalloilija sihteeri markkinontipäällikkö valokuvamalli poliisi 8

3. Fill in the blanks with the correct Finnish words using the corresponding English words for help. 1. hän on? Who Tunnen, mutta en tiedä nimeään. him his 2. Tunnetko? them En tunne. them 3. Minä tunnen. you Mitkä nimenne ovat? your 4. Tunnetko? me En tunne, anteeksi! you 9

4. Choose either exercise a) or b). a) Choose five symbols or signs and explain in Finnish what they mean. Write complete sentences and use the words voi/saa/täytyy. e.g. You must not smoke! P 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. b) You have a new colleague and now you must write him/her a note describing what he or she must do and is allowed to do at the office. e.g. You must be at work by x. You cannot leave the office before 4 p.m. 10

5. Write a short story based on the pictures. Pay attention to when the actions take place (tenses). Three hours ago (past tense) Right now (at the moment) In two hours (the future) 11

6. Choose either question a) or b) a) This is tomorrow's weather forecast. Write in Finnish, using complete sentences, what the weather will be like tomorrow in Finland. -5 8 m/s 3 10 12 m/s * Southern Finland: _ * Central Finland: _ * Northern Finland: _ 12

b) Jukka was on a business trip. Look at his calendar and write complete sentences in Finnish explaining where he was and what he did there. e.g. He was in London and met Mr Robinson. 5.-7.3. London 2 p.m. Mr Robinson visiting Good Goods Ltd 8.-14.3. Frankfurt International Fair 16.3. Paris delivery negotiations 18.-20.3. Hamburg a meeting with the German colleagues 1. 6.3. 2. 10.3. 3. 16.3. 4. 20.3. 13

7. Choose either question a) or b). a) Jaana's holiday ended yesterday. Look at the pictures and list five things she did during her holiday. Write complete sentences. e.g. She played tennis. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. b) Write five sentences about yourself. What did you do and what happened yesterday? e.g. I went to the cinema. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 14

8. Look at the pictures. Write one sentence for each picture answering the question for how long. Use the words given below the pictures in your sentences. e.g. He has been living in Wales for 20 years. 1. 2. 3. (20 years) (since 1990) (for two hours) 4. 5. 6. It s raining. I have a car. (since Monday) (all day) (for six weeks) 1. Hän 2. He 3. Hän 4. He 5. 6. 15

9. Pentti does not hear very well, so he has to ask Jouni to repeat what he has just said. Complete Pentti s questions about the underlined words. Jouni: Pentti: Jouni: Pentti: Jouni: Pentti: Jouni: Pentti: Jouni: Pentti: Jouni: "Olen ostanut uuden auton." "?" "Uuden auton. Ostin sen kaksi päivää sitten." "?" "Kaksi päivää sitten. Ostin sen Matti Virtaselta." "?" "Matti Virtaselta. Ajattelin viedä Maijan ajelulle eilen, mutta hän ei ollut kotona. "?" "Ajelulle. Hän ei ole nähnyt autoani vielä, mutta esittelen sen hänelle tänään." "?" "Maijalle. Yritä nyt keskittyä!" The following day, Pentti meets Seija and tells her what Jouni had said. Complete Pentti's story for him and make sure you include all the details. Pentti: "Tapasin Jounin eilen ja hän sanoi, että 16

10. Complete the following sentences in Finnish. e.g. If I had a lot of money I would spend all winters abroad. 1. Jos, lähtisin nyt kotiin. 2. Jos minulla olisi aikaa ensi viikonloppuna,. 3., jos huomenna sataa. 4., jos olisin herännyt liian myöhään. 5. Jos voisin asua missä haluaisin,. 6. Jos en olisi nyt täällä,. 7. Olisit pitänyt elokuvasta, jos. 8. Jos, olisin ollut melko pettynyt. 17

11. Write sentences using the words in brackets. e.g. (this room / clean / every day). This room is cleaned every day. 1. (lomake / palauttaa / virkailija) 2. (nämä talot / rakentaa / 50 vuotta sitten) 3. (ei kukaan / loukkaantua / onnettomuudessa /?) 4. (voida / tämä ongelma / ratkaista /?) 5. (jalkapallo / pelata / jo yli sata vuotta) 6. (lounas / tarjoilla / hetken kuluttua) 7. (suomen kurssi / päättyä / viime perjantaina) 8. (jokin / täytyä / tehdä / heti) 9. (kirja / julkaista / ensi kuu) 10. (nämä tavarat / pitää / toimittaa / eilen) 18

12. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets. e.g. Osaatko keittää kahvia. (kahvi)? 1. Jos annat (kirja) minulle, luen (se) kahdessa päivässä. 2. Muistan (hän) hyvin. 3. Avaisitko (ikkuna)? 4. Pane nyt pois (se kirja) ja kuuntele (minä)! 5. (filmi) ei näytetäkään tänään. 6. Ongelma, (joka) piti ratkaista nopeimmin, aiheutti eniten (työ). 7. Meidän täytyy tavata (Kaisa) tänään. - Mutta mehän tapaamme (Kaisa) huomenna! - Ei, ei. Meidän täytyy tavata (hän) tänään. En halua siirtää (se) huomiseksi. 8. Asian (tärkeys) on liioiteltu. 13. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets. e.g. Tänne tarvittaisiin jo nuorempaa (nuori) väkeä. 1. Voi kun tulisi kesä ja olisi (lämmin). 2. Tämä asunto on meille liian pieni. Haluaisin muuttaa (suuri) asuntoon. - Mutta (suuri) asunnossa on (paljon) siivottavaa! 3. Matkustan ensi kesänä ulkomaille. Haluan mennä (aurinkoinen) maahan kuin Suomi! 4. Sinä teet sen (hyvin). 5. Voisit puhua vähän (ystävällisesti). 19

14. Write the sentence into two phrases by using the pronoun joka. e.g. Ostin lapselleni itkevän ja nauravan nuken. Ostin lapselleni nuken, joka itkee ja nauraa. 1. Puhuva tietokone maksaa paljon. 2. Stockmannilla myydään Marokosta tuotuja appelsiineja. 3. Tunsitko tuon vastaan pyöräilleen pojan? 4. Hyvin siivottu hotellihuone näyttää mukavalta. 15. Explain when or how often something happens. Use the words in brackets. e.g. Tulen käymään aamulla (aamu). 1. Menen elokuviin (ilta). 2. Menen elokuviin (tämä ilta). 3. Nukun (yö) hyvin. 4. Näin pahaa unta (viime yö). 5. Sirpa soitti sinulle (aamu). 6. (sateinen aamu) on vaikea herätä. 7. Käytkö Jyväskylässä (ensi viikko)? 8. Hänellä on syntymäpäivä (ensi maanantai). 9. Olitteko (viime vuosi) Espanjassa? 10. (tämä kuu) on satanut paljon. 20

16. Write the sentences into two phrases by using the conjunction että. e.g. Luulin Kaisan tietävän tästä. Luulin, että Kaisa tietää tästä. 1. Arvasitko heidän tulevan? 2. Lapset odottivat saavansa suklaata. 3. Tiesittekö myöhästyvänne? 4. Uskoin hänen lähteneen jo. 5. Lapsi kertoi koiran purreen häntä. 6. Tiesitkö hänen asuneen ulkomailla monta vuotta? 17. How would you rephrase the following sentences? e.g. Soitin hänelle heti kotiin päästyäni. Soitin hänelle heti kun olin päässyt kotiin. 1. Olin tiskaamassa Kaisan tullessa kotiin. 2. Minä nukuin hänen ajaessaan. 3. Hän pelästyi miehen avatessa oven. 4. Mitä teet saatuasi apurahan? 5. Lapsi nukahti syötyään. 6. Matkustin Moskovaan oppiakseni venäjää. 21