From hei to B1
in six months.

YKItie gets you ready for the YKI test in Finnish with one focused 30-minute lesson a day: new words, reading, listening and speaking, all in one session.

30 mina day
26 weeksA0 → B1
4 skillsevery lesson
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23-day streakLesson 47 of 182
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kirjasto= library · due in 4 days
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YKI readiness 64%On track for B1
9:41

Wednesday · Week 14

Huomenta!

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LESSON 47 · A2.2

Asiointi virastossa

Running errands at an office

  • Words20 cards · 8 min
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  • ReadShort article · 7 min
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  • ListenAnnouncement · 7 min
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  • SpeakAI conversation · 8 min
The 30-minute method

One lesson. Thirty minutes.
Every skill the exam tests.

Each day follows the same rhythm, so you never have to plan what to study. Open the app, press start, and you've covered vocabulary, reading, listening and speaking before your coffee gets cold.

Words 8 min
Read 7 min
Listen 7 min
Speak 8 min
0:000:080:150:220:30

Words

Flashcards with spaced repetition. Every word comes back right before you'd forget it, with native audio and a real example sentence.

≈ 2,500 words by B1

Read

Short texts about everyday life in Finland: work, housing, Kela and the doctor. Tap any word to translate it and save it to your deck.

YKI-style comprehension questions

Listen

Announcements, phone calls and radio clips recorded by native speakers. Slow them down, loop a sentence, and show the transcript when you need it.

0.75× to 1.25× playback

Speak

Talk with an AI tutor that answers back, then get scored on pronunciation, fluency and grammar. You'll be ready to speak on exam day.

Instant feedback, word by word
Inside the app

Built for the way you actually learn

Switch between Finnish and Swedish to preview real lesson content.

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Week 14 of 26

Your path to B1

CEFR level A2 · 60%
A0 A1 A2 B1
Started May 13YKI-ready Nov 11
YKI readiness Mock test Sat
Reading72%

Listening68%

Writing55%

Speaking61%

Last 6 weeks 41 of 42 days
Your six-month roadmap

A0 to B1, one week at a time

182 lessons across 26 weeks, about 90 hours of focused practice. The curriculum adapts to your results, so you spend time where you need it most.

  1. A1Months 1–2

    Survival basics

    Greetings, numbers, shopping, the case system's first steps. You'll introduce yourself and handle simple everyday situations.

  2. A2Months 3–4

    Everyday life

    Work, housing, health and public services. Past tense, longer texts, and conversations on familiar topics.

  3. B1Months 5–6

    Exam ready

    Opinions, explanations and formal writing. Weekly full-length mock YKI tests with a score for each part of the exam.

Built around the YKI test

Practice exactly what you'll be tested on

The YKI intermediate test (keskitaso / mellannivå) measures four skills. YKItie trains every one of them and tells you where you stand before you book your exam.

01

Reading

Understand notices, emails and news articles. Practice with timed comprehension tasks in the real exam format.

02

Listening

Follow announcements, dialogues and radio clips at natural speed, with no transcript on mock test day.

03

Writing

Write messages, complaints and opinion texts. Get AI feedback on grammar, vocabulary and task completion.

04

Speaking

Rehearse recorded-response tasks like the real test: describe situations, react and give your opinion.

Target: YKI level 3 (B1)

The level needed for Finnish citizenship, and accepted by many employers and study programmes.

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Pricing

One plan. Everything included.

Try every lesson, every skill and the mock YKI tests free for 3 days. Then it's a single monthly price.

First 3 days free

YKItie Premium

Finnish or Swedish · iOS & Android

€49/ month

That's about €1.63 a day

  • Daily 30-minute lessons, A0 → B1
  • Unlimited spaced-repetition flashcards
  • Reading & listening with native audio
  • AI speaking tutor with pronunciation scores
  • Weekly full-length mock YKI tests
  • Offline lessons & progress tracking
Start 3-day free trial

Cancel anytime during the trial and you won't be charged.

Cheaper than your daily coffee

One café coffee a day in Finland adds up fast. YKItie costs less, and gets you to B1.

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Daily coffee≈ €3.50 × 30 days
€105
YKItie Premium30 lessons + mock tests
€49

Six months to B1 ≈ €294, about the cost of six hours with a private tutor.

FAQ

Questions, answered

Can I really get from zero to B1 in six months?

With 30 minutes every day, you'll put in around 90 hours of focused, structured practice. Results depend on your background and consistency. YKItie's weekly mock tests show your real progress, so you'll know when you're ready to book the exam.

How does the free trial work?

Your first 3 days are completely free with full access to every feature. If you don't cancel before the trial ends, your subscription continues at €49 per month through the App Store or Google Play. You can cancel anytime from your store account settings.

Should I choose Finnish or Swedish?

Both are official languages of Finland, and the YKI test is available in each. Finnish is spoken by most people in Finland; Swedish can be a good fit if you live on the coast or already know another Scandinavian language. You can switch tracks at any time.

What if I miss a day?

Life happens. Your plan rebalances automatically, and streak freezes keep your progress safe. Flashcard reviews wait for you; nothing is lost.

Does it work offline?

Yes. Download the next week of lessons and study on the train or anywhere without a connection. The AI speaking practice needs internet.

Is YKItie affiliated with the official YKI test?

No. YKItie is an independent preparation app. The YKI test is organised by the Finnish National Agency for Education (Opetushallitus) and the University of Jyväskylä.

Your first lesson takes 30 minutes.

Start today and be ready for YKI by May. First 3 days free, then €49/month on iOS and Android.

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