FinnishFinnish Texts for Beginners Beta
Being able to understand a written text is essential to learn Finnish or any other language. That is why we created this section. Here you will find texts in Finnish with reading comprehension exercises so that you can practice and improve your level of the language. In addition, each text has an audio file that you can listen to while you read it.
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At the end of the reading, you will be able to do exercises to evaluate how much you understood the text and correct any mistakes.
Since all the texts and exercises are online, this allows you to study Finnish wherever and whenever you want. If you prefer, you also have the possibility of downloading the texts in PDF format to be able to print them.
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The Reading Score shows how much of the reading section you have already worked through. Every text counts the same, whatever its length — 100% means every text answered without a mistake.
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Popular texts from easy to more challenging - pick one that suits you. Once you have finished your first texts, you will get recommendations that match your level.
Minun päiväniPopularShe's talking about what she does during the weekA1Not trained-Paras ystäväniPopularEmma and I have been friends for a long time.A2Not trained-Kylässä Lauran luonaThe friends are watching a movie and enjoying themselves.A2Not trained-Minun harrastukseniI like horses and I love riding.B1Not trained-HotellissaTeemu is talking to the hotel receptionist.B1Not trained-LääkärissäOtto woke up feeling a bit sick and went to the doctor'sB2Not trained-
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About a person1About me3Activities5Adventure1Animals2Clothes1Cooking1Daily routine3Directions2Doctor2Education1Environment1Everyday situations3Family2Friendship4Furniture & household1Health1House2Letter to friend4Moving house1My city1Pets1Restaurant3Room3School1Shopping4Special day2Sports2Stories1Technology1Travelling6Weather2With a friend1Work1
Level A1
Minun perheeniPopularMy name's Anna and I live with my family in FinlandA1Not trained-PDFMinun paras ystäväniPopularMy name's Mikko and I want to talk to you about my best friendA1Not trained-PDFMinun huoneeniPopularMy room's not very big, but I love it.A1Not trained-PDFKiireinen viikkoPopularYou should start a new life from next MondayA1Not trained-PDFMinun päiväniPopularShe's talking about what she does during the weekA1Not trained-PDFPremium: 1 more texts
Level A2
Paras ystäväniPopularEmma and I have been friends for a long time.A2Not trained-PDFKirje ystävälleI hope you're doing well there in AustraliaA2Not trained-PDFKylässä Lauran luonaThe friends are watching a movie and enjoying themselves.A2Not trained-PDFRavintolaillallinenDining in a fancy restaurantA2Not trained-PDFHansin tavallinen päiväIn the week, I always wake up at 7am.A2Not trained-PDFKirje SuomestaPremiumI'm writing to you from Helsinki, Finland. How are you?A2-Tiina on lähdössä matkallePremiumTina's excited about her trip to ItalyA2-Päivä eläintarhassaPopularPremiumBears and parrots are our favorite animalsA2-Elinan rakas perhePremiumWho's in Elina's family?A2-Minun huoneeniPopularPremiumMy bedroom's small, but it's perfect for meA2-Talon ostoPremiumTiina and Jaakko want to buy a bigger house.A2-Kirje ystävällePremiumOn holiday with the kids in HelsinkiA2-Minun koulumatkaniPremiumMy journey to schoolA2-Minna saa koiranpennunPremiumMinna's always wanted a dogA2-Kampaajalla käyntiPremiumIt's been months since I went to the hairdressers last.A2-VierailuPopularPremiumI'm glad you could make it.A2-Huonoin päivä ikinäPremiumI slept in and got to school late.A2-RuokakaupassaPremiumValtteri is going to the supermarket after work.A2-EksyksissäPremiumSara is new to the city and is a bit lost.A2-Jaakko ostaa kukkiaPremiumTaking flowers to a friendA2-SääennustePremiumMaijan is sad because they're not going to the beachA2-Avun tarpeessaPopularPremiumSaara's asking her friend a favor.A2-Minun viikkoniPremiumI'm Salla and I live with my family in Helsinki.A2-
Level B1
Minun harrastukseniI like horses and I love riding.B1Not trained-PDFMeidän kotimmeWe live on the top floor, but thankfully there's an elevator.B1Not trained-PDFHotellissaTeemu is talking to the hotel receptionist.B1Not trained-PDFMinkälainen on paras ystäväni?I have lots of friends, but my best friend is Laura.B1Not trained-PDFVaateostoksillaI need to buy some clothes.B1Not trained-PDFPremium: 18 more texts
Level B2
LääkärissäOtto woke up feeling a bit sick and went to the doctor'sB2Not trained-PDFRavintolassaDinner with friends in a restaurant.B2Not trained-PDFKaunis sääTwo friends chatting about weather.B2Not trained-PDFMaryn harrastuksetMary likes to try to do some sport on SundaysB2Not trained-PDFPremium: 10 more texts