YKI Test Preparation for Beginners |
October 2026 YKI Prep Group
Who Is This Course For?
This course is perfect if you:
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Want a structured, intensive program with live lessons and a clear study plan
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Learn fast and want to progress efficiently
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Are committed to passing the YKI B1 test in 2027
This is an intensive course, suitable for serious beginners who aim for rapid progress and commit to homework!
Why to Join our
YKI Group?
✔ All YKI parts covered: writing, speaking. listening & reading
✔ 2 teachers guidance on Zoom - direct and personal feedback
✔ 4 live classes per week to ensure steady, consistent progress
✔ Study from A0 to B1 before your next YKI attempt
✔ Recordings and class notes included for every lesson
✔ Course certificate & Final test
🗓️Start Date
Monday
19 October 2026
🕒 Course Duration
8 months
19 October 2026 - 16 June 2027
Course Structure
Lesson Schedule
💶 Tuition Fees
8-Month Program
€98 / month (≈ €5.69 per lesson)
4-Month Program
€112 / month (≈ €6.51 / lesson)
Monthly Subscription
€138 / month (≈ €8.02 per lesson)
All lessons, materials, and class recordings are included. No hidden costs or extra purchases!
Note: Enrollment in any multi-month programs is binding and cannot be canceled midway through the program.
Curriculum & Topics
Monday & Wednesday
19:00 - 20:00 Speaking and Listening (A0-B1)
Perustaidot & Ääntäminen (Basic Skills & Pronunciation)
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Greetings & Names, Introductions
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Countries & Languages
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Aakkoset, vokaalit & ääntäminen (Alphabet, vowels, pronunciation)
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Numbers & Kysymyssanat (Question words)
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Intonaatio & Sanapaino (Intonation & word stress)
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Basic listening practice
Henkilötiedot, Ulkonäkö & Vapaa-aika (Personal Info, Appearance & Leisure)
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Koulutus, kielitaito & ammatti (Education, language skills & occupation)
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Ulkonäkö & luonne (Physical appearance & personality traits)
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Harrastukset (Hobbies)
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Päivittäiset rutiinit (Daily routines)
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Loma, juhlat & toivotukset (Holidays, celebrations & wishes)
Perustaidot & Ääntäminen (Basic Skills & Pronunciation)
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Kotipaikka & asuminen (Hometown, housing types, rooms, furniture)
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Characteristics of items (e.g., leveä, pitkä) & housing vocabulary
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Asuinalue (City vs. countryside, services, amenities, leisure opportunities)
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Asuinolosuhteet, asumiskustannukset & asuntopolitiikka (Living conditions, housing costs & policy)
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Turvallisuus (Safety & security)
Arki, Asiointi & Kaupankäynti (Everyday Services, Shopping & Communication)
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Palvelut arjessa (Bank, post office, restaurant, department stores, insurance agencies)
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Kellonaika & kauppojen aukioloajat (Time & store opening hours)
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Ostoksiin ja palveluihin liittyvät perusfraasit (Basic phrases for shopping & services)
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Puhekielen asiointifraasit (Spoken language customer service phrases, thanks, complaints)
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Mitä tuotetta etsin? & pikkusanat (Finding products & particle words)
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Perusverbien kertaus (Verbityypit 1–5 review)
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Ajan sopiminen työssä ja vapaa-ajalla (Making appointments for work/meetings & restaurants)
Matkustaminen & Liikenne (Travel & Transportation)
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Kaupunki- ja matkustussanastoa (City & travel vocabulary, means of transport)
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Asiointi matkakohteessa (Customer service at travel destinations)
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Joukkoliikenne (Public transport: timetables, buying tickets, routes & transport modes)
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Nähtävyydet & tapahtumat (Sights, events, basic words for sports, music, art, food)
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Tien neuvominen & ajo-ohjeet (Giving directions)
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Liikennemerkit & -säännöt (Traffic signs & road rules)
Terveys, Hyvinvointi & Hätätilanteet (Health, Well-being & Emergencies)
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Elämäntavat & liikunta (Lifestyles & exercise)
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Ruumiinosat (Body parts)
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Sairastuminen (Visiting the doctor, hospital)
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Hätätapauksessa toimiminen (Emergency response & understanding instructions for medicine/rehabilitation)
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Ruokailu arjessa ja töissä (Dining in everyday life & at work
Luonto, Sää & Ympäristö (Nature, Weather & Environment)
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Luonto, ympäristö, sää & ilmasto (Nature, environment, weather & climate)
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Kasvit & eläimet (Plants & animals)
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Kierrätys & lajittelu (Recycling & sorting)
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Luonto, ympäristö ja ihminen (Human interaction with nature
Yhteiskunta & Historia (Society & History)
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Ihmiset & historia (People & history)
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Suomalainen yhteiskunta (Finnish society)
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Koulutusjärjestelmä & sosiaaliturva (Education system & social security
Tuesday & Thursday
19:00 - 20:00 Grammar, Writing & Reading (A0-B1)
Ääntäminen, Kirjoitus & Perusteet (Pronunciation, Writing & Basics)
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Aakkoset & Kirjoitusharjoittelu: Alphabet, vowel harmony rules (vokaaliharmonia), and handwriting practice.
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Perusverbit & Numerot: "Olla"-verb conjugation, cardinal numbers, and basic subject-verb agreement.
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Kysymykset & YKI-harjoittelu: Forming yes/no questions with the -ko/-kö suffix, question word structures, and writing exam-style questions.
Verbintaivutus & -tyypit (Verb Conjugation & Types)
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Verbityypit 1–5: Present tense conjugation (affirmative and negative forms) across all five main verb classes.
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Verbi + Verbi -rakenne: Combining main and auxiliary/infinitive verbs (e.g., minä haluan mennä).
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Imperfekti (Past Tense): Conjugating verb types in the simple past tense (imperfekti) and writing past-tense narrative essays.
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Imperatiivi (Commands): Forming direct instructions/command forms for spoken and written tasks
Yhteiskunta & Historia (Society & History)
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Ihmiset & historia (People & history)
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Suomalainen yhteiskunta (Finnish society)
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Koulutusjärjestelmä & sosiaaliturva (Education system & social security
Astevaihtelu (Consonant Gradation / KPT-sääntö)
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Substantiivien KPT: Strong/weak stem alternation rules applied to noun declensions.
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Verbien KPT (Verbityyppi 1): Consonant gradation patterns specifically governing Type 1 verbs.
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Monikko & KPT: Applying gradation rules when forming nominative plural -t forms.
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Soveltavat Kirjoitusharjoitukset: Integrated writing drills applying KPT rules across nouns and verbs simultaneously
Sijamuodot (Cases & Noun Endings)
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Genetiivi (Possessive/Genitive Case):
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Formation rules and interactions with KPT.
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Genitive with postpositions (kanssa, jälkeen, spatial postpositions like takana, päällä).
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Partitiivi (Partitive Case):
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Core usage rules and personal pronouns in the partitive.
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Mass nouns (ainesanat), partial objects, and negative existence (minulla ei ole + partitiivi).
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Partitive-requiring verbs (verbi + partitiivi).
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Paikallissijat (Location Cases):
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Internal vs. external location cases (-ssa/-ssä, -lla/-llä, illatiivi).
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Means of transportation (-lla/-llä)
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Distinguishing verb nuances: käydä vs. mennä.
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Objekti (The Object Case): Navigating total vs. partial objects using genetiivi, partitiivi, and plural -t
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Ajan Sijamuodot (Time Expressions): Temporal state endings (-na/-nä, -lta/-ltä, -ssa/-ssä), calendar dates, and ordinal numbers
Sanatyypit & Pronomit (Word Types & Pronouns)
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Sanatyypit: Stem changes and KPT application for major noun endings (-i, -nen, -e, -si, and -us/-ys).
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Demonstratiivit & Pronominit: Declining and connecting demonstrative words (tämä, tuo, se) and relative/interrogative pronouns (mikä).
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Kansallisuus & Saavutettavuus: Suffixes for nationality, native language, and origin.
Reaktiot & Ilmaisut (Verb Repertoires & Expressions)
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Mielipiteet & Aistit: Rection verbs expressing preferences and sensory impressions (tykätä + sta/stä, pitää + sta/stä, maistua + lta/ltä, näyttää + lta/ltä).
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Ihmisistä Puhuminen: Directional and case endings when describing or interacting with people (-lta/ltä, -lla/llä, -lle, -sta/stä).
Kirjoitus & Teemaharjoitukset (Applied Essay Topics)
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Henkilö- ja Arki-kuvaukset: Self-presentations, describing people's traits, daily routines, and food topics.
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Koti & Asuinalue: Essay practice on home descriptions, room layouts, spatial relationships, and housing choices.
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Aikataulut & Ajo-ohjeet: Writing detailed instructions regarding dates, appointments, times, and schedules
Course Feedback
Ava, January YKI Prep Group
"Thank you for the course! It has been very helpful and informative for me. It has given me the motivation and confidence to speak Finnish. Every part of the course was structured thoughtfully and effectively. I feel the support system from the teachers, other students, and everyone else in the MOIKKA team. I am recommending the YKI Prep Group to my peers without a doubt."
Ahmad, February YKI Prep Group
"My experience with MOIKKA Language School has been phenomenal. They have experienced instructors with a well-defined interactive curriculum that allows students to reach B1 in the matter of a few months if studied properly. I opted for their beginner intensive course, and it helped me pick up the basics of the Finnish language in an immersive way. 100% recommended for anyone wanting to kickstart their learning, as the subscription is very economical."
Donna, January YKI Prep Group
"I really enjoyed the course. Lessons were well organized, and the teachers were very supportive and encouraging. What I found most helpful was practicing all four parts of the YKI test with exercises similar to the actual exam. The teachers' feedback was very helpful and gave me more confidence in my Finnish. I learned a lot throughout the course and felt more prepared for the exam. I highly recommend the course to anyone preparing for the YKI test. Thank you to the MOIKKA team for your guidance, support, and encouragement!"
Mohammed
A1 level student
"The course content has been well-structured and engaging, and the teaching style has been clear, supportive, and effective. I have found the speaking environment encouraging and beneficial overall."
Diana
Beginner level student
"I am really liking the course, specially with Cristian's Grammar and Writing lessons for Beginners!"
Shebina
A2 level student
"The teacher were professional, supportive, and made an effort to ensure that the concepts and YKI topics were understandable. I also appreciated the availability of lesson recordings and materials, which was very helpful."