Take your YKI test
with a calm mind 💙

YKI SPEAKING PRACTICE to help you prepare for taking your test and getting comfortable speaking Finnish in everyday life

Are you on A2 or B1 level and going to take your YKI test this year? Start preparing without stress by practising your speaking skills over the summer with me!

With our 1:1 practice you'll:

  • Get familiar with the structure of different YKI speaking tasks and get plenty of speaking practice followed by personal feedback

  • Develop your listening skills with natural conversations

  • Grow your vocabulary related to common YKI topics and strengthen important grammar, so that you feel confident when speaking in your YKI test

  • Improve your overall confidence in using Finnish, both in YKI and your personal life

  • Practice time management, which is a very important part of passing your YKI test

  • Get tips how to further prepare for YKI and clear any doubts you have

With the help of our practice you'll be able to take your YKI with a calm mind when you know you’re well prepared, and familiar with the common topics and test structure 💙

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Each 30 minute session is held in Google Meets or Zoom and includes:

  • 1:1 speaking practice regarding common YKI topics

  • Dedicated practice of all areas in YKI speaking part:
    kertominen (narration)
    dialogi (dialogue)
    reagointi (reacting)
    mielipide (opinion)

  • Written feedback after each session

  • Vocabulary list after each session and ongoing revision of new vocabulary

  • Grammar review to support your learning

SCHEDULE

You can pick out a suitable starting date and you'll get to choose your own schedule that fits your life. Practice times are available from morning to evening, and also on Saturdays. We'll agree on the schedule together.

AVAILABLE MONTHLY PACKAGES

Choose a package that fits your schedule for only 12 € per session!

Practice 2 x per week 96 €
8 meetings per month

Practice 3 x per week 144 €
12 meetings per month

Practice 4 x per week 192 €
16 meetings per month

Practice 5 x per week 240 €
20 meetings per month

Sessions are 30 minutes and can be combined to 60 minutes sessions. All sessions are to be used within 30 days from the first session.

Payment is via Paypal with a payment card or via PayPal account, but account is not needed. Payment link is sent by email once we have agreed on the start of the practice.

These tailored sessions offer you a personalised learning experience. This practice is perfect for you when your goal is to really advance your language skills instead of only memorising canned YKI answers!

HOW TO GET STARTED

Fill in the contact form and I'll get back to you by email within 24-48 hours. You also have an option to request a free 15 minute call prior booking your sessions for us to get to know each other and speak about your learning needs before deciding to start your practice - just choose this option when filling the contact form!

I look forward supporting you in your goal to pass YKI and getting comfortable using Finnish in your everyday life! 😊

ABOUT ME

I’m a native Finnish language trainer and tutor with a passion to help you to advance in Finnish, and to make the language part of your everyday life.

I’m an empathetic person and I offer an encouraging and inspiring environment to grow your confidence in speaking Finnish, at your own pace.

As a language learner myself, I know just how important it is to have someone to practise speaking with, and I’m excited to practise Finnish with you!

Below you can read about my customers experiences practising with me and in my FAQ page you’ll find answers to frequently asked questions about my service.

I hope to speak to you soon 😊

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Parasta on ehkä se, ettei tartte jännittää. Nooran kanssa voi sanoa väärin, miettiä rauhassa ja kokeilla rohkeasti. Se luottamus on mulle tärkeää, ja siksi viihdyn tunneilla hyvin. Tuntuu, etten oo vaan oppilas vaan keskustelukumppani.

The best thing is perhaps that you don't have to be nervous. With Noora you can say the wrong thing, think calmly and try things boldly. That trust is important to me, and that's why I enjoy the classes so much. I feel like I'm not just a student, but a conversation partner.

-Asma

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En ajatellut, että tunnit ovat niin kiinnostavia! Me puhumme eri aiheista, ja Noora auttaa minua ymmärtämään suomalaista kulttuuria. Hän on tosi kärsivällinen. Hän kuuntelee minun 'broken' suomea ja antaa minulle tukea ja rohkaisua. Pidän myös materiaaleista, jotka hän lähettää ennen
ja jälkeen tunnin.

Nooran kanssa oppiminen on hauskaa ja mielenkiintoista.

I didn't think the classes would be so interesting! We talk about different topics, and Noora helps me understand Finnish culture. She is really patient. She listens to my 'broken' Finnish and gives me support and encouragement. I also like the materials she sends before and after the class.

Learning with Noora is fun
and interesting.

-Thoa

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I highly recommend having Finnish lessons with Noora. She is patient and encouraging. I feel comfortable making mistakes and taking my time to form my often broken sentences in the lessons. Somehow Noora is always able to decipher my meaning!  

She is familiar with the common mistakes and patterns that learners have and thus provide guidance to learning grammar topics. I believe I have made steady progress in Finnish and I certainly would like to continue learning with her. 

— Mia

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I highly recommend Noora for spoken Finnish. She teaches through real world conversation, integrating grammar naturally into every lesson. Her split-screen layout makes it extremely easy to follow, and her email summaries allow me to practice all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Furthermore,

Noora is an exceptionally patient and encouraging tutor. She completely eases the pressure of learning a complex language.

— Judith

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Noora creates a warm and encouraging learning environment where students feel motivated to improve their language skills.

One of the standout qualities of Noora is her ability to adapt lessons to the individual needs, always patient and willing to provide extra support when needed.

I highly recommend Noora to anyone who is serious about learning Finnish language  in a supportive and effective setting. To be honest, she is very organised and I like the way she talks during lessons, it gives me time to think and understand the conversations and to learn new words.

A 30 minutes conversation per day with Noora means a lot to me.

— Kuraish