English language courses
English language courses range from beginner level to the highest C1-C2 levels.
Elementary English courses Level A1.2-A1.3
Beginner level courses (A1-2–A1.3) review the basics of English and encourage use of the language.
Basic English courses A2.1–A2.2
Basic English courses (A2.1–A2.2) cover all areas of English: speaking, writing, listening, vocabulary and grammar. There is also a special travel course available. Around the World in English.
Intermediate English courses B1-B2
Intermediate courses (B1-B2) focus on practicing conversational skills and expanding vocabulary for both leisure and professional needs. The range also includes courses on special topics, such as Presentations and Public Speaking in English improving performance skills, Learn English through Book Summaries ja Learn English Through TED Talks to spark new ideas, Shakespeare Saturdays for those interested in theatre plays and Beer Tasting in English for beer lovers.
Advanced English courses B2–C2
The highest level courses (B2–C2) hone language skills to near native level. For example, the following courses are offered: The IELTS Advanced C1 Prep-course that prepares you for the most widely accepted internationally accepted English language test. Distance learning, on the other hand, is easy to do regardless of location with the course Advancing Your English Online (C1-C2).
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College facilities Located with good transport connections, the courses are easy to get to. The courses are held at the university building on Runeberginkatu or in the center of Helsinki on Annankatu.
About study advice You will receive help with course selection and study-related questions. Feel free to contact us and together we will find the right course for you!
Course info
The lesson length is 45 minutes.
You can request a certificate from the office once the course has been completed.
Textbooks are not included in the course fee. We recommend that you purchase a textbook immediately after the first lesson. Textbooks for language courses can be purchased from bookstores, online bookstores, and through the publishers' websites. The college is not responsible for purchasing textbooks.
Learn more about language proficiency levels to choose the right language course for you.
Language courses cannot be paid for with sports and culture benefits, but if you want to study foreign languages and use the voluntary allowance provided by your employer for them, tax-free cultural benefit (max. €400 per year), the institute can make a separate agreement with your employer. In this case, you choose the language course yourself and the institute will invoice the entire course fee or the part of it determined by your employer directly from your employer, i.e. payment is not made via Edenred, Epass or Smartum. Ask our office for more information.
Distance teaching
Some of the teaching at Helsinki Adult Education Centre is organised via distance learning. The distance learning applications are easy to use and you can join the class even from home. The link you receive will automatically direct you to the distance learning class.
If you are using Moodle as your learning platform, you will receive a username and password by email before the course starts.