Learning professional language at work

Learning professional language at work

Fluency in a professional language is learned in the workplace. Here you can find more information on how to support students in learning professional language skills. The website presents the traineeship and language practice model for degree students studying in English, and explains what Finnish language skills are needed for training.

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How to guide students in a language-aware manner

Language-aware guidance require cooperation between the subject teacher, the language teacher and the traineeship instructor.

Learning professional language at work
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What are professional language skills

Professional language is not learned on its own at work, but language learning requires input from the workplace and the work community.

Learning professional language at work
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Traineeship is also language practice

Language-aware traineeship practices support all students regardless of their level of proficiency.

Learning professional language at work
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What kind of language skills are needed at the traineeship

Different workplaces require different language skills. It is important for work places to consider the language proficiency required in the work tasks in advance.

Learning professional language at work
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Language exercises during the traineeship

Language exercises during the traineeship support the learning of professional language.

Learning professional language at work
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