Description
Suomeksi
Harjoittelet keskitason Yleisen kielitestin tehtävätyyppejä viitenä päivänä viikossa.
Online-tapaaminen kolme kertaa viikossa. Lisäksi saat sanastoa ja lukemisen ja kuuntelemisen itsenäisiä tehtäviä opettajalta.
- Iltatunnit: tiistai, keskiviikko ja torstai 17.30 – 18.30
- Itsenäiset opiskelut: sanasto maanantaina ja lukeminen tai kuunteleminen perjantaina
- Verkkoharjoitukset ryhmässä kontaktissa kokeneen opettajan kanssa
- Simulaatiometodi puhumisessa: saat realistisen kokemuksen YKI-tilanteesta
- Päähuomio on tuottamisen taidoissa: puhumisessa ja kirjoittamisessa
- Saat kurssilta itseluottamusta YKI-testiin. Tiedät jo, mitä pitää tehdä eri tehtävissä ja voit keskittyä antamaan parhaan suorituksesi suomen kielessä.
- Pääset kurssin verkkosivulle harjoittelemaan sanastoa heti, kun olet maksanut kurssimaksun.
Maanantai: Opiskelet viikon teemasanastoa. Saat myös esimerkkilauseita jokaisesta sanasta ja linkin oppimispeliin. Itsenäinen opiskelu.
Tiistai: Tapaamme verkossa ja harjoittelet puhumisen tehtävätyyppejä kuin olisit YKI-testissä. Saat tunnin jälkeen mallivastaukset kirjoitettuna. Online-tunti kello 17.30 – 18.30.
Keskiviikko: Tapaamme verkossa ja harjoittelet puhumisen tehtävätyyppejä kuin olisit YKI-testissä. Saat tunnin jälkeen mallivastaukset kirjoitettuna. Online-tunti kello 17.30 – 18.30.
Torstai: Tapaamme verkossa. Opettaja kertoo viikon kielioppiasian ja harjoittelet kirjoittamista. Saat mallivastauksen kirjoitettuna ja yksilöllisen palautteen opettajalta tekstistäsi. Online-tunti kello 17.30 – 18.30.
Perjantai: Saat linkin lukemisen tai kuuntelemisen aineistoihin ja harjoituksiin. Itsenäinen opiskelu. Saat oikeat vastaukset harjoitukseen viikonloppuna.
Kurssimaksusta palautetaan 50 %, jos perut osallistumisen ennen kurssin alkua.
Jos perut osallistumisen, kun kurssi on alkanut, kurssimaksua ei palauteta.
Voit hankkia yksilöllistä tukea opettajalta kurssin aikana.
Oppikirja
Gimara: Ykäänkö vai Ykiinkö. Highway to hill.
OpeMarin opiskelijana saat paperikirjan Gimaran verkkokaupasta ilman postikuluja. Gimaran verkkokaupassa kirja on edullisin. Saatavana paperikirja tai pdf.
Muistathan, että vain paperikirjan voi myydä eteenpäin, kun et enää tarvitse sitä.
Voit lainata kirjan kaverilta tai kirjastosta.
Voit tarkistaa, löytyykö kirja sinun kirjastosi Ellibs-verkkokirjastosta.
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In English
Online meeting three times a week. In addition, you will receive vocabulary and reading and listening practices as independent assignments from the teacher.
- Evening classes: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 17.30 – 18.30.
- Independent studies: vocabulary on Mondays, reading or listening on Fridays
- Online contact training in a group with a real and experienced teacher present
- Simulation method in speaking: you will get a realistic experiment of YKI situation
- The main focus is on productive skills: speaking and writing
- The course gives you confidence to give your best in Finnish language at YKI. You’ll already know what kind of assignments there are and know what to do.
- As soon as you have purchased the course, you get access to course’s website to start practising the vocabulary.
Mondays: You study the vocabulary of the weekly theme, including example sentences of each word and a fun learning game. Independent studies.
Tuesdays: We meet online and you practice similar assignments like in YKI in speaking. It’s almost like you already were in YKI! After the class, you’ll receive written examples of possible answers. Online class 17.30 – 18.30 o’clock.
Wednesdays: We meet online and you will practice similar assignments like in YKI in speaking. It’s almost like you already were in YKI! After the class, you’ll receive written examples of possible answers Online class 17.30 – 18.30 o’clock.
Thursdays: We meet online. A teacher is telling you about the grammatic of the week, and you will practice similar assignments like in YKI in writing. You will also get a written example of possible answer and individual feedback on your own text from the teacher. Online class 17.30 – 18.30 o’clock.
Fridays: You receive a link to the reading or listening practice of the week. Independent studies. You receive the right answers to assignments during the weekend.
If you cancel participation to the course before the course starts, 50 % of the course fee will be refunded.
After course has started, the course fee will not be refunded.
Additional individual support can be purchased during the course.
Studybook
Gimara: Ykäänkö vai Ykiinkö. Highway to hill.
As a student of OpeMari, you can purchase the paperback version without postal fee in Gimara Shop.
In Gimara webstore the book is also in the most affordable price.
Please note, that you can sell only the paperbook after you don’t need it anymore.
You can borrow the book from the library or from your friend
Check also, if you can find a book from Ellibs online library
Ahalya (verified owner) –
it’s an excellent course if you’re looking to pass YKI. besides feeling better about my odds of passing, Mari’s gentle and practical approach has given me the motivation to study more, develop self confidence and not fear the test. My Finnish skills have grown exponentially in the last few weeks. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! 🙂
Artemiy Utekhin –
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! 🙏
Evren Sertac Eksi –
This was my third time taking the YKI exam, and I hadn’t passed any of the test parts before. With this great course, I was able to get a 3 in listening, reading, and writing. All in all, as an experienced YKI test taker, I highly recommend the course. It, of course, depends on your attention and the time you put into studying and understanding the test materials, but this course is an excellent leverage for the time you spend studying before the YKI exam. Mari Kokkonen, who was my teacher during the course, did great work. She was able to pass her confidence to us by not only teaching the exam topics but also teaching us how to approach the exam questions. Good teachers can teach the students the topics and chapters, but excellent teachers will give them confidence and teach them how to approach the questions, use their time efficiently, and direct their focus to the things they know rather than the things they don’t.
Maria (verified owner) –
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!!!
Majid –
This course is the kick-start you need to start speaking and writing Finnish. It gives one the confidence to start practicing which is the best way to learn a language.
Sergei –
The “YKI-treeni online” course is a powerhouse of motivation! From the very first lesson, we dove into analyzing the challenges we might face in the real exam. It demands significant effort for independent work, but that’s the beauty of it—no teacher can implant knowledge in your head if you don’t want it yourself. It’s crucial to have at least an A2 level before joining, as this course is designed to enhance your existing knowledge, not build it from scratch.
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.
morteza kavakebi (verified owner) –
My focus before the course was the speaking, and this course brings right material and focuses on practice. it was exactly what i wanted.
Micheala –
This course provides clear guidance and instructions to help you prepare for the YKI test. You get to practice and experience different parts of the test during the course and Mari lets you know what to expect on the test day. This course mainly focuses on speaking which it usually the most challenging thing for most learners.
Chris W (verified owner) –
Mari will guide you in how to take the Yki test, much of the emphasis in the f2f training is speaking, however all aspects of the test are covered through homework and guided self-learning. Mari will explain clearly what to expect on the test day and you will get practical exercises so that you are not surprised during the test. Of course you must do the work, Mari cannot do that for you , but if you follow the advice and work hard then after 6 weeks you will be very well prepared for the Yki test. Mari has a lovely learning style , gone are those stuffy lessons full of grammar and “repeat after me”, you will experience real world every day practical Finnish, learn how to express yourself, gain confidence to speak and learn not to be afraid of making mistakes.
Alina (verified owner) –
Mari developed a program which provides amazing –
100% preparation for the YKI test. I would recommend it for everyone, who plans to pass it!
Olga K –
This course helped me systematize my knowledge and prepare for the YKI-exam process. I liked Marie’s course because it has a lot of supporting materials, exercises, feedback on assignments, additional recommended materials, as well as instructions on the exam process, the teacher herself also gives a lot of comments, support and recommendations, which were important for me. The instructions and recommendations helped me not to get lost during the exam and navigate the class while passing the exam and focus on the assignments, and not on the process of passing. It is important to remember that this course assumes that you already have a B1 or B2 level of Finnish and studying on the course requires maximum dedication from you in the process, you need to study not only in group classes, but also independently complete assignments, write, listen and speak. Studying on the course and independent work are two components of your success in passing the exam. Good luck to everyone!
Muhammad Javed –
I have never taken a Finnish language course. I studied Finnish on my own for an year. Only course I got enrolled in was this before YKI. I was strong in grammar but always afraid of speaking but this course made Speaking Part incredibly easy for me because it makes you practice a lot and that gave me confidence.
Thanks to Ope Mari, today I received my certificate and I got all 3 and this was my first attempt.
Farzane –
kurssistasi oli minulle paljon apua. näytät minulle oikean tien. kiitos avustasi ope Mari.
Özge Karadas –
This course is a very practical and helpful tool for preparing YKI test. The most stresfull part of a language exam is the speaking part for most of us and this course is intended to make you feel comfortable especially in the speaking part. The content of the course is very well prepared and help you to practice a lot. The practised subjects and the samples are very similar to the ones asked in YKI test, so you will feel very relaxed in the exam since you have practised similar things a lot during the course. But you need to put some effort and study the tasks yourselves, too. Additionally Mari motivates you very well during the course and when you take the exam you already believe that you will pass it.
Bilge Yildiz –
Uniquely designed course targeting the YKI exam: highly recommended if your level is about A2.2 – B1 and you want a final touch to make sure you are getting a passing result from the test to be eligible for the citizenship. Main focus is speaking. The teacher is quite knowledgeable about the test and overall she is very compassionate, comforting and chill. Even though it is only 3 hours per week, you need to do some independent work yourself otherwise, at least for me it would not have been easy to pass. The course is nicely leading you to do independent work. There is a WhatsApp forum with the students and the teacher is quite responsive also outside of the working hours, answering the questions from all students almost 24/7. She is so dedicated and caring. I took the test on 31.8.2024 and today I got the results. I was nowhere near the idea of passing the test before this course. I studied a lot myself, that is one thing but I couldn’t have done it without this course.
Mariana L –
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.
Meghan –
This course was the last push I needed to prep for the YKI test. I passed the intermediate level on my first try, because this class prepared me well for each of the sections. Unlike some of the others in the room, I wasn’t flustered by the format or the surrounding noise on the test day, because everything was explained and rehearsed in this course. To be clear, this isn’t a grammar course, and if your skills aren’t somewhere close to the level needed to pass, this course won’t fill in ALL of those holes. Mari’s 6-weeks of online sessions are excellent for creating a regular practice of test prep and getting targeted help with technical questions about grammar and vocabulary to push you over the finish line. Highly recommend.
Natalia Karhu –
I think this course has been amazing and a right choice when preparing for YKI. During the course Mari carefully explained all the things we needed to know regarding the test, especially how the test is structured which it was fundamental to be able to focus on the tasks and avoid losing time on figuring out what to do. I could see how my confidence in the speaking part improved and although I did mistakes, I felt so much sure about it and this is definitely due to all the practice that we had during the course. No matter if I pass YKI or not, I’m grateful for everything I have learned during these six weeks and I would definitely recommend everyone taking this course! Kiitos paljon Mari!! Olet erinomainen opettaja!
Karina (verified owner) –
I applied for this course after taking the YKI test. Whilst in the course I had my results and thankfully I passed all fours. This course was extremely useful though! I should keep studying even though my exams are fine, and she gave us tips and tricks how to be more efficient. I am forever grateful!
Shandana Jan –
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.
Aimee –
Great course! I’d recommend it to those with some prior knowledge. During the class, Mari provided excellent exercises, and the best part was gaining a deeper understanding of the YKI.
Ji –
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.
Eevi –
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.
Pedro –
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!
Waziha –
I have been heard about this course a lot, and i would say it’s worth the time and how much effort been put into.
The course is well structured and clear, and directly aimed at what truly matters, no time is wasted on unnecessary theory, great time management which truly helps to exercise speaking part.
Even though i passed the YKI or not, I’m grateful for everything I had learned from Mari.