The YKI exam (Yleinen kielitutkinto) is the National Certificate of Language Competence in Finland. The YKI exam is also available for Swedish and North Sami. The YKI test is an important tool for certifying language skills in Finland, especially for those seeking citizenship or needing
Discover how Stefano Chimenti, a Finnish language student at Institut Nòrdic, immerses himself in the culture of Finland through the language.
By Hannu Arvio When learning a new language, how one starts is very important. A solid foundation ensures better results in the future. Languages are living, dynamic and hugely complex constructs, which makes them extremely difficult to master in their entirety. We can never consider
By Hannu Arvio Nowadays, the offer to study languages online is overwhelming. There are all kinds of courses, platforms, apps, virtual coaches, and hybrid courses in addition to a wide variety of proposals. Everything is welcome, and at Institut Nòrdic, we believe that to learn,
Salma Rodríguez, a student of Finnish and Danish, shares her journey of living in the Nordic countries, from Erasmus to Copenhagen.
Meritxell Doñate shares her journey of learning and translating Finnish, from living in Tampere to tackling untranslatable words.