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The YKI reading test

By finnly · Havilah Works Oy · Updated

The reading section checks whether you can understand the everyday Finnish texts you meet in real life: notices, messages, news and instructions. Here is the format and how to get ready for it.

What the reading section looks like

  • Several short Finnish texts: notices, emails, articles and instructions.
  • Multiple-choice and short-answer questions on what you read.
  • Tests skimming for the main idea and scanning for specific details.

How to prepare

  • Read the questions first, then scan the text for the answer.
  • Don’t panic at unknown words, meaning usually comes from context.
  • Build high-frequency vocabulary so common words never slow you down.

Official sources

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