Vocabulary Themes You Can Expect in the YKI Test (Work, Health, Society, Leisure)

Vocabulary is the foundation of every YKI task. Whether you’re listening, reading, writing, or speaking, knowing the right words makes the difference. The YKI Intermediate exam often uses everyday themes — here are the most important ones to focus on.

Everyday Life

• Shopping, services, banking

• Food, restaurants, cooking

• Housing, furniture, maintenance
  Example: Vuokra, lasku, tarjous, reklamaatio

Work and Education

• Job search and CV vocabulary

• Workplace communication

• Training, studies, professional life
  Example: Työhakemus, haastattelu, kokemus, koulutus

Health and Wellbeing

• Visiting the doctor or pharmacy

• Symptoms, treatment, appointments

• Lifestyle and exercise
  Example: Lääkäriaika, resepti, kuume, terveellinen

Society and Media

• Public services, immigration, citizenship

• News and current affairs

• Environment and politics
  Example: Kela, passi, uutiset, ympäristö, äänestys

Leisure and Hobbies

• Travel, sports, and culture

• Entertainment and social activities
  Example: Matkailu, harrastus, konsertti, teatteri

How to Build and Practice Vocabulary

• Keep a personal vocabulary notebook by theme

• Use flashcards (digital or paper)

• Practice by writing short texts with new words

• Speak them aloud to remember pronunciation

YKI vocabulary is practical, not academic. By focusing on everyday topics like work, health, society, and leisure, you’ll be ready for any task the exam gives you.