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YKI prep · self-paced · all 4 exam sections

Pass YKI.
We'll get you there.

A structured self-paced course covering every part of the YKI exam — reading, listening, writing and speaking. Built for expats in Finland who need the certificate.

All 4 YKI
sections covered
30 min a day,
your own pace
Mock exam
included
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Find your YKI starting point
About you · Step 1 of 7

Where's your Finnish right now?

Your rough self-assessment — we'll double-check it with a few quick language tasks.

Grammar check — pick the correct form

Not sure? No problem — this just helps us calibrate your level.

Minä ___ Suomessa jo kolme vuotta.

Reading check — what does this mean?

A real YKI-style sentence. Pick the best translation.

«Kelan mukaan hakemus käsitellään noin kuukauden kuluessa.»

Speaking check — the most complex phrase you could say right now, without thinking

Not "I could figure it out" — actually say it out loud, naturally.

What worries you most about the exam?

This tells us where to focus your prep.

When is your YKI exam?

We'll match plan intensity to your timeline.

Last step — get your personal plan

We'll show your results and email your plan and next steps.

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Your personal YKI plan

Your prep zone
Pre-exam
7/12
Language check
Your answers
    Best starting point
    Module 1
    Prep timeline
    6–8 weeks
    Daily commitment
    30 min a day
    Focus area
    Speaking
    Your prep plan
      Precise CEFR level: your first lesson includes a 15-minute placement test that pinpoints your exact level and fine-tunes this plan.
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      Check your email — we'll send your plan and next steps.
      Inside the platform

      Here's what you'll see

      This is the actual course platform — click straight in and explore it yourself. No sign-up, no download.

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      Course modules

      Three modules.
      All four YKI sections.

      Buy one module or take the complete pack. Each module tackles a different part of the exam — 30 minutes a day is enough.

      Module 1
      YKI Foundations
      Reading Comprehension
      YKI text types, reading strategies and how to answer every question format without re-reading three times
      Listening Tasks
      Native-speed audio drills, note-taking strategies and how to catch key information on the first listen
      After this module
      You follow native-speed Finnish and answer reading & listening tasks with confidence
      25€ · one module
      Module 2
      YKI Writing
      Writing Task Mastery
      Structure, length, register and connectors — the exact formula that gets full marks on YKI writing tasks
      Grammar for the Exam
      Only the grammar that actually shows up — cases, verb forms and sentence patterns the examiners look for
      After this module
      You write clear, correct Finnish responses that hit the exam criteria every time
      25€ · one module
      Module 3
      Speaking & Mock Test
      Speaking Task Prep
      Every YKI speaking format practiced — role plays, descriptions and opinion tasks with timed drills
      Full Mock Exam
      A real-format YKI mock covering all 4 sections — with detailed answer explanations and score feedback
      After this module
      You've done a full mock exam and know exactly what to expect on exam day
      25€ · one module
      Best value

      Full YKI Pack — all 3 modules

      Complete exam prep: reading, listening, writing, speaking + full mock · Save 30€

      45€75€
      How it works

      Your course, your schedule

      No live classes, no fixed timetable. You buy once and the course is yours — open it whenever, on any device.

      01
      Pay once by invoice
      Leave your name and email — we send an invoice. Pay by card. No subscription, no recurring charges.
      02
      Get your personal link
      We send your access link right after payment. Open it on your phone, laptop or tablet — no app to download.
      03
      Learn when you want
      No schedule, no live classes. Do one lesson today, skip tomorrow, pick it back up next week. 20 minutes a day is enough.
      04
      Keep it forever
      Lifetime access. Come back in a month, in a year — your progress is saved and the course is always there.
      How you prepare

      Four steps that take you
      from confused to exam-ready

      Every lesson follows the same flow — built around the actual YKI exam format, not generic Finnish grammar.

      1
      ›

      Learn the exam format

      Understand exactly what each YKI task looks like, what the examiners are looking for and what common mistakes drop your score — before you start practising.

      2
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      Practise with real content

      Native-speed audio, authentic text types and real YKI-style prompts — the same difficulty level you'll face on exam day, with full breakdowns so nothing is a mystery.

      3
      ›

      Timed exam drills

      Complete tasks under real exam conditions — timed responses, one listen only, strict word counts. You build the same mental reflexes you'll need during the actual test.

      4

      AI feedback 24/7

      Submit your writing and speaking answers for instant AI feedback — score estimate, what to fix and why. No waiting for a teacher. Iterate until you're satisfied.

      Reviews

      People who passed YKI

      Real expats in Finland who got their certificate after struggling on their own for months.

      M
      Mara 🇪🇸 · Helsinki
      ★★★★★

      "I had failed YKI once already. The writing module showed me exactly what structure they want — I'd been doing it completely wrong. Second attempt: passed."

      Before: failed writing task · After: passed middle level YKI ✓
      T
      Tunde 🇳🇬 · Tampere
      ★★★★★

      "The listening drills are exactly like the real exam. By the time I sat the test I felt like I'd already done it a dozen times. Got my certificate in 6 weeks."

      Before: lost on first listen · After: YKI certificate in 6 weeks ✓
      A
      Aïcha 🇫🇷 · Espoo
      ★★★★★

      "The speaking module saved me. I used to freeze the moment the timer started. The timed drills made it feel normal. The examiner said my speaking was strong."

      Before: froze in speaking task · After: passed with strong speaking ✓
      FAQ

      Questions, answered

      Which YKI level does this course prepare me for?+
      The course targets the middle level (B1–B2), which is the level most people in Finland need for a permanent residence permit, citizenship or certain jobs. The content and tasks match the middle-level YKI format. If you're aiming for the basic level, the material is still highly useful — it goes beyond what's required.
      What Finnish level do I need to start?+
      The course works best if you already have some Finnish — an integration course, a language app, or a few months of classes. You don't need to be fluent, but you should know basic vocabulary and simple sentence structures. If you're a complete beginner, start with a foundation course first.
      How do I pay and get access?+
      Leave your name and email on this page. We send you an invoice by email — pay by card in a couple of taps. As soon as payment lands, you get your personal access link. No account sign-up, no subscription, no complicated setup. Works on any phone, laptop or tablet.
      How much time do I need each day?+
      30 minutes a day is enough to get through the course comfortably. There are no live sessions and no fixed schedule — you open the platform when it suits you. You can go faster or slower. The course is designed so that 4–6 weeks of consistent study is enough to feel fully prepared.
      Can I buy just one module and add the rest later?+
      Yes. Each module is 25€ and covers a different part of the exam. The Full YKI Pack — all three modules — is 45€, saving you 30€. You can start with one module and upgrade anytime.
      Blog

      Guides on YKI & Finnish

      Understand the exam and the citizenship language requirement before you start.

      Learning Finnish

      Finnish negation: the verb ei and negative sentences

      How ei conjugates, the connegative, negation in the past tense, the partitive after negation and words like "nobody/nothing".

      Read article →       Learning Finnish

      The Finnish imperative: commands and requests

      How to form the singular and plural imperative, the negative forms älä/älkää, and where the imperative appears.

      Read article →       Learning Finnish

      The Finnish genitive case: the -n ending and when to use it

      How the genitive is formed, stem changes and every use — possession, the total object, postpositions and necessity.

      Read article →
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