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Best apps to learn Finnish in 2026
If you live in Finland and need the language for work, residency or citizenship, Suomi: core vocabulary first, every case, spoken forms and a YKI track, all offline. For speaking practice with AI in situations like calling a company or visiting a doctor, Finnish It. For a course built by Finnish language teachers on the CEFR levels, WordDive. For a free start with instant feedback, LENGO. Full breakdown below.
How we picked: most people searching for a Finnish app are not tourists, they need Finnish for daily life, work or the YKI test. We read each developer’s own App Store description for what the course covers, whether it teaches the spoken language, how it prepares for YKI and what works without a connection.
Learn Finnish for life in Finland
Suomi is built for people whose residency, job or citizenship depends on Finnish. It starts with the core vocabulary behind much of everyday speech, then covers work, healthcare, childcare, bureaucracy, school and more across 24 themes. It teaches all 15 cases, consonant gradation and the six verb types through real sentences, puts spoken forms like mä oon next to the written ones, and trains your ear on length with pairs like tuli, tuuli and tulli. A placement test sets your level, graded texts run from A1 to C1, and everything works offline with no account; the free tier limits new cards a day, never reviews.
YKI test practice
Suomi has a dedicated track for YKI, the language test that stands between many learners and permanent residency, with the vocabulary, forms and situations it tests. Finnish It practises YKI through real-life speaking scenarios with AI, such as making a complaint, calling a company or visiting a doctor, alongside grammar games for verb conjugation and cases and structured exercises for speaking, listening, reading and writing.
A Finnish course from the start
WordDive is a Finnish language learning company whose courses follow the CEFR levels; the material is written by Finnish language teachers and recorded by native speakers, and it works across several devices. LENGO keeps its basic features free, with instant feedback and repeated material, and a Pro tier for more content. For other languages, see language learning apps.
| App | Best for | How you learn | YKI |
|---|---|---|---|
| SuomiCensuusApp Store | life in Finland, A1 to C1 | spaced repetition, graded texts, case drills, listening drills, offline | a dedicated track |
| Finnish ItApp Store | speaking practice | AI conversations for everyday situations, grammar games, all four skills | practice for the test |
| WordDiveApp Store | a structured CEFR course | multisensory lessons by Finnish language teachers, recorded by native speakers | not the focus |
| LENGOApp Store | a free start | lessons with instant feedback and repetition | not the focus |
Frequently asked questions
Which app helps with the YKI Finnish test?
Suomi has a dedicated YKI track, and Finnish It practises YKI with AI speaking scenarios for everyday situations.
Is there an app that teaches spoken Finnish?
Suomi teaches spoken forms like mä oon, sun and tuu next to the written language, and Finnish It has AI conversation practice.
Can I learn Finnish offline?
Suomi runs fully on the device, with no account, and what you have learned stays on your phone.