Are you thinking about taking the YKI-testi in Finnish — the official national language exam?

In this episode of Nasta Suomi, I break down everything you need to know about the intermediate level (keskitaso, B1–B2): what the test consists of, what actually happens on exam day, and what counts as a passing grade. You’ll hear practical tips for each subtest — speaking, listening, reading, and writing — and honest experiences from people who have already taken the exam.

Whether you need YKI for citizenship, work, or just to measure your Finnish progress, this guide will help you prepare and feel more confident.

I’ve created a Telegram channel called Nasta Suomi, where you can find all podcast materials in written form, ask questions, and connect with other Finnish learners:

https://t.me/nastasuomi

Got a question about Finnish?

Write me an email! The most interesting questions might become full episodes of this podcast: info@edukos.online

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To celebrate the launch of this podcast, I’m giving away a little thank-you gift to 10 listeners.

All you need to do is:

1. Subscribe to the podcast

2. Leave a rating

That’s it!

Before Christmas 2025, I’ll randomly select 10 people to receive my practical guide:

“A Simple Communication Guide for Small Business Owners” — written in plain English for entrepreneurs in Finland.

No jargon. Just useful stuff.

If you’re running a business — or thinking about starting one — this might help more than you expect!

I’ll announce the winners on my Telegram channel.

Why do phone calls in Finnish feel so intimidating? No facial expressions, fast speech, and lots of little politeness formulas that don’t appear in textbooks.

In this episode of Nasta Suomi, we break down the hidden structure of Finnish phone calls: how to introduce yourself, ask if it’s a good time, clarify when you don’t understand, and end the call politely. You’ll learn the difference between formal, semi-formal, and casual calls — plus tips to overcome phone anxiety. By the end, you’ll have a ready-made script to survive and even enjoy phone conversations in Finnish.

I’ve created a Telegram channel called Nasta Suomi, where you can find all podcast materials in written form, ask questions, and connect with other Finnish learners:

https://t.me/nastasuomi

Got a question about Finnish?

Write me an email! The most interesting questions might become full episodes of this podcast: info@edukos.online

__

To celebrate the launch of this podcast, I’m giving away a little thank-you gift to 10 listeners.

All you need to do is:

1. Subscribe to the podcast

2. Leave a rating

That’s it!

Before Christmas 2025, I’ll randomly select 10 people to receive my practical guide:

“A Simple Communication Guide for Small Business Owners” — written in plain English for entrepreneurs in Finland.

No jargon. Just useful stuff.

If you’re running a business — or thinking about starting one — this might help more than you expect!

I’ll announce the winners on my Telegram channel.