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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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
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Minun päiväniPopularShe's talking about what she does during the weekA1Not trained-PDFMinun perheeniPopularMy name's Anna and I live with my family in FinlandA1Not trained-PDFKiireinen viikkoPopularYou should start a new life from next MondayA1Not trained-PDFParas ystäväniPopularEmma and I have been friends for a long time.A2Not 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-PDFMinun harrastukseniI like horses and I love riding.B1Not trained-PDFLääkärissäOtto woke up feeling a bit sick and went to the doctor'sB2Not trained-PDFKylässä Lauran luonaThe friends are watching a movie and enjoying themselves.A2Not trained-PDFTerveellinen elämäntyyliTimo wants to get fitter.C1Not trained-PDFHotellissaTeemu is talking to the hotel receptionist.B1Not trained-PDFHansin tavallinen päiväIn the week, I always wake up at 7am.A2Not trained-PDFKirje ystävälleI hope you're doing well there in AustraliaA2Not trained-PDFRavintolaillallinenDining in a fancy restaurantA2Not trained-PDFKaunis sääTwo friends chatting about weather.B2Not trained-PDFMeidän kotimmeWe live on the top floor, but thankfully there's an elevator.B1Not trained-PDFRavintolassaDinner with friends in a restaurant.B2Not trained-PDFMinkälainen on paras ystäväni?I have lots of friends, but my best friend is Laura.B1Not trained-PDFAvun tarpeessaPopularPremiumSaara's asking her friend a favor.A2-Maryn harrastuksetMary likes to try to do some sport on SundaysB2Not trained-PDFKaupunki, missä asunPopularPremiumTampere, a city surrounded by beautiful lakes.B1-RavintolassaPopularPremiumFamily meal in the restaurant.B1-Minun huoneeniPopularPremiumMy bedroom's small, but it's perfect for meA2-Päivä eläintarhassaPopularPremiumBears and parrots are our favorite animalsA2-VierailuPopularPremiumI'm glad you could make it.A2-Minna saa koiranpennunPremiumMinna's always wanted a dogA2-Kampaajalla käyntiPremiumIt's been months since I went to the hairdressers last.A2-Minun koulumatkaniPremiumMy journey to schoolA2-Tutkimus meluhaitastaPremiumThe effects of noise pollutionC1-Minun lempiruokaniPremiumMy name's Lauri and I live with my family in FinlandA1-Kirje ystävällePremiumOn holiday with the kids in HelsinkiA2-Kirje SuomestaPremiumI'm writing to you from Helsinki, Finland. How are you?A2-Jaakko ostaa kukkiaPremiumTaking flowers to a friendA2-Hans ja Mary kirjastossaPremiumThey're studying Finnish and are looking for books to practice withB1-Elinan rakas perhePremiumWho's in Elina's family?A2-EksyksissäPremiumSara is new to the city and is a bit lost.A2-Anna pakkaa matkalaukunPremiumAnna's going traveling; she wants to see the Aurora BorealisB1-Aivan eksyksissäPremiumAsking in the street for directionsB1-Kahden hengen risteily Tukholmaan, kiitos!PremiumA cabin with sea view, please.B1-PyöräilemässäPremiumSiiri decided to go out cycling with her sister Elli.B1-KesälomallaPremiumThey went away traveling with their tent.B1-Avaimet hukassaPremiumShe went home, but realized she'd lost her house keys.B2-Leivotaan!PremiumVeera's cooking a delicious cake with her grandma.B2-RuokakaupassaPremiumValtteri is going to the supermarket after work.A2-Minun viikkoniPremiumI'm Salla and I live with my family in Helsinki.A2-Huonoin päivä ikinäPremiumI slept in and got to school late.A2-SiivouspäiväPremiumA deep clean of the houseB2-Myynti-ilmoitusPremiumI need money, so I'm selling my GucciB2-Tiina käy mummolassaPremiumTina's excited about visiting her grandma.B1-PuutarhahommiaPremiumIt's time to sort out the gardenB1-RantapäiväPremiumPiia is going to the beach with her friend Anna.B1-SääennustePremiumMaijan is sad because they're not going to the beachA2-Sannan koulupäiväPremiumSanna's 12 and likes going to schoolB1-Täydellinen opasPremiumSat navs and their disadvantagesC1-Minun perheeniPremiumMe, my parents and my dogB2-VaateostoksillaI need to buy some clothes.B1Not trained-PDFVilman ensimmäinen työpäiväPremiumShe's nervous because it's her first day at nursery.B1-Kutsu kahvillePremiumMarja and Niina are going out together to eatB1-Kirje ystävälle SuomestaPremiumI'm sending a card and present to a friend.B2-Pelottava lääkärikäyntiPremiumMinna and her mum have decided to go to the doctorB1-Pienet aarteet: korukurssi lapsillePremiumKids like collecting and making thingsB2-ApteekissaPremiumText in Finnish: Shopping in a drug storeB2-Minun pieni huoneeniPremiumText in Finnish describing a room.B2-Tiina on lähdössä matkallePremiumTina's excited about her trip to ItalyA2-Kiireinen kauppareissuPremiumKaisa wants to eat more healthilyB1-Talon ostoPremiumTiina and Jaakko want to buy a bigger house.A2-Meidän kesämökkiPremiumThe place where I spend the summer.B1-Kesälomareissu yöttömän yön LappiinPremiumAn unforgettable tripB2-Maryn päivä shoppailemassaPremiumThey're going shopping and then to a coffee shop.B1-Hans ja Maija Tukholman risteilylläPremiumHans and Maija are enjoying a cruiseC1-