"Opiskelin hänen 6 viikon YKI-treenikurssilla. Se auttoi minua todella paljon YKI-testissä. Sanastoni lisääntyi enkä ole enää ujo, kun puhun tai kirjoitan tekstin suomeksi. Hän todella piti huolta kaikista opiskelijoista ja varmisti, että opiskelijat ovat hyvin valmistautuneet ennen YKI-testiä. Jos et vielä tiedä, missä opiskella, tsekkaa hänen kurssit."

This course is so helpful when it comes to YKI prep. I took the course in October ‘24 to prepare for my YKI test (Nov’24) and I passed all the modules in my first attempt. I cant thank Mari enough for the amazing skills she taught us during the course. The course focuses majorly on the speaking and writing part. I would give full credit to this course for improving my Finnish speaking skills. I spoke the whole time, literally I never ran out of words during my speaking test. Mari also gave instructions on time management and how the yki test is designed and divided into exercises. I would highly recommend everyone to take this course if you are preparing for YKI.

The teacher’s dedication was outstanding. We tackled every unclear issue in great detail. Even when class time ran out, our discussions continued online, ensuring all questions were answered. By the time I faced the real exam, I had no doubts about how to pass it. The only question was whether I could handle the pressure—and yes, I could! I am eternally grateful to the Mari for her invaluable support in this challenging journey.

100% Worth It – Highly Recommend! If you’re on the fence, take this as your sign to go for it! This course is an incredible hands-on experience that closely mirrors actual YKI exam tasks. It’s designed to fully prepare you for exam day, building both confidence and skill through practice. That said, I wouldn’t recommend it for complete beginners. To get the most out of this course—and truly be ready for the YKI—you should already have at least A2-level Finnish. With that foundation, this course can absolutely help you reach the B1 level required for passing the intermediate YKI test. Mari is a fantastic instructor who brings a wealth of experience and provides tons of valuable resources tailored specifically for the YKI. Don’t hesitate, go take it!

Mari is an exceptional teacher who combines skill, dedication, passion, and empathy in her teaching. Her deep understanding of Finnish and her patient, encouraging approach have made our sessions both enjoyable and effective. Each lesson is well-structured and tailored to my needs. Mari’s enthusiasm and empathy create a supportive environment. Her passion for teaching inspires my enthusiasm for learning Finnish. I wholeheartedly recommend Mari’s private sessions. Her commitment to her students’ success is unparalleled, making the learning experience both meaningful and rewarding.

I passed YKI on my first attempt with three 3s and one 4, and I believe this course was the reason. I’ve been living in Finland for 6 years now, studying Finnish on and off in short courses and trying to learn some on my own. I’ve felt stuck on the A2.2-B1 plateau for ages, and although my grammar knowledge was decent, my vocabulary and knowledge of how to use the language in different situations weren’t. The way Mari structured this course and presented YKI to us made me confident about what to expect when the test day came, helping immensely with my anxiety and on what I needed to direct my focus to. Mari is a dedicated and friendly teacher, who cares about the students. The simple fact that she kept in touch with us after the end of the course to hear about our results already proves that. I highly recommend this course, especially if you have a decent command of the language and want to polish your skills in the best way to pass the exam.

Mari is best teacher to training for YKI and also you need to train yourself to reach your goal. Mari will give all information and resources for it. With Mari I passed the exam from the first time. I definitely recommend this course to my friends!!!

I wholeheartedly recommend Teacher Mari to anyone preparing for the YKI test, especially the challenging YKI 4 level. Her teaching is clear, focused, and directly aimed at what truly matters for passing the exam — no time is wasted on unnecessary theory. I have lived in Finland for 16 years, but my journey with the Finnish language has been far from easy. Unlike many others who had the chance to attend long-term integration programs and study Finnish full-time for years, I did not have that privilege. My learning path was fragmented and rough, but thanks to Mari’s guidance, I finally passed the YKI test. She understood my situation, respected my background, and taught exactly what I needed. Mari breaks down the skills into simple, actionable steps that make even the most difficult parts feel manageable. Whether you’re at level A2.2 or aiming for B2, her lessons will give you the confidence and tools to succeed. I will always be grateful to her. She played a big role in helping me move forward in life.

Everyone knows Marie is the best teacher when it comes to training for YKI Test Preparation so I do not need to say that. I have taken my YKI test just two days ago and I was the same person who was not even able to make a single sentence 3 months ago. Marie’s way of teaching gave me confidence and she pushed me to my limits to speak, speak , speak and speak. She has lot of experience and I think that she understands the psychology of foreigners really well that why foreigners are hesitant to speak Finnish. Most importantly he has the solution of it as well.

The course has been just amazing. I highly recommend anyone to take the course before the YKI exam because Mari does an excellent job of breaking down the YKI course structure and guiding you on how to approach the questions. As any other language exam, knowing the language and knowing how to pass the exam questions within the allocated time are two different tasks, and Mari bridges the gap between these two effortlessly . She’s also very patient, honest, direct and an excellent teacher who will guide you in developing all the necessary skills, especially in speaking and writing sections.

Your passion for teaching and dedication to your students truly shine through in every lesson. The way you explained everything motivated me. Thanks so much for your support. Opettaja Mari, Your passion for teaching shines through… I would definitely recommend Opettaja Mari., Your teaching style is genuinely remarkable, and I feel fortunate to have been in your class.

I’ve got all 4s on the keskitaso test, so the result speaks for itself really. The hardest part of YKI is, I would say, timing (many tasks are severely timeboxed), as well as certain tricky assignment formats such as “maintaining dialogue with a recording”. Accordingly, this course makes you so familiarized with the exam that nothing will surprise you come the test day. You will be able to focus on the actual “meat” of the assignments, already having a gut feeling of what is expected and what you can fit into the allotted time. It helps a lot. While having exercises correlating to all parts of the test, the course focuses more on the “productive skills”, especially speaking, as it tends to be the most challenging aspect. Mari speaks very clearly, so if you can listen to YLE selkouutiset, you will have no problem understanding everything (and of course everything important is discussed in English as well). There will be a lot of people in this course, and because of that it cannot be super interactive during the live lessons, but it’s what makes the course cost-effective. Having a tight schedule helped me also with motivation, as I didn’t have time to forget about the studies, and it’s in the evening, which is very convenient when you have a day job. This course was a perfect fit for me. Kiitos paljon Mari! 🙏