Finnish teachers we work with
Fovo makes tools for the job search; these teachers teach the language. Each one has worked with Fovo, for example in an interview on our blog.
Mari Kokkonen
A native Finnish speaker with a Master's degree in Finnish, teaching since 2006. All courses are online. Her YKI preparation course focuses on speaking, and she teaches in Finnish and English when needed.
Hanna Männikkölahti
Hanna teaches private Finnish lessons. See her website for levels, times and prices.
Lotta
Lotta teaches everyday spoken Finnish with the natural method. Her YouTube channel has over 100 videos with Finnish and English subtitles, and her programme Finnish Me takes learners from textbook Finnish to real conversations.
Free and low-cost options
Good places to start, especially if you live in Finland and are looking for work.
Integration training through employment services
If you are registered as a job seeker, your municipality's employment services can tell you if you can join integration training, which usually includes Finnish lessons.
Finnish courses on InfoFinland
InfoFinland explains the options: integration training, adult education centres (kansalaisopisto), online courses and courses for different levels.
Finnish for your job
Short practice packs with the words, phrases and messages you need in care, cleaning, restaurant, warehouse and office work. Level A2–B1.
Listings are not paid. Fovo does not run these courses; course details, prices and times can change, so always check the teacher's own website. Fovo is not connected to the YKI test or its organisers.