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-PDFPremium: 18 more texts
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-PDFKiireinen kauppareissuPremiumKaisa wants to eat more healthilyB1-Pelottava lääkärikäyntiPremiumMinna and her mum have decided to go to the doctorB1-RantapäiväPremiumPiia is going to the beach with her friend Anna.B1-Anna pakkaa matkalaukunPremiumAnna's going traveling; she wants to see the Aurora BorealisB1-Vilman ensimmäinen työpäiväPremiumShe's nervous because it's her first day at nursery.B1-Kaupunki, missä asunPopularPremiumTampere, a city surrounded by beautiful lakes.B1-Sannan koulupäiväPremiumSanna's 12 and likes going to schoolB1-Hans ja Mary kirjastossaPremiumThey're studying Finnish and are looking for books to practice withB1-Tiina käy mummolassaPremiumTina's excited about visiting her grandma.B1-PyöräilemässäPremiumSiiri decided to go out cycling with her sister Elli.B1-PuutarhahommiaPremiumIt's time to sort out the gardenB1-Meidän kesämökkiPremiumThe place where I spend the summer.B1-KesälomallaPremiumThey went away traveling with their tent.B1-RavintolassaPopularPremiumFamily meal in the restaurant.B1-Aivan eksyksissäPremiumAsking in the street for directionsB1-Kutsu kahvillePremiumMarja and Niina are going out together to eatB1-Maryn päivä shoppailemassaPremiumThey're going shopping and then to a coffee shop.B1-Kahden hengen risteily Tukholmaan, kiitos!PremiumA cabin with sea view, please.B1-
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