YKI Test

Topic categories

The test-taker has to be able to discuss the following topics both verbally and in writing:

personal information (name, also spelled out, phone number, gender, age, place and time of birth)
nationality
family and friends
pets
educational background, language skills
occupation, place of employment, unemployment
appearance, personality
hobbies and personal interests (culture, sports)

place of residence (town/countryside, services, comfort, recreational facilities)
living (forms of housing, rooms, furniture)
living conditions and housing policy
safety and security of living

shopping and using services (bank, post office, restaurant, insurance institutions, department stores)
feedback related to shopping and services (thanking, complaining)
measurements (currencies, prices, size, weight)
forms of payment
opening hours

finding out about the destination and accommodation options
travel and accommodation arrangements, travel insurance
public transport (enquiring about departure and arrival times, buying a ticket, choosing a route and mode of travel)
announcements and signs in vehicles, at customs and public buildings
arrival to and departure from a country
at a hotel
excursions, work-related visits and training events
giving instructions and driving directions, traffic signs and regulations
vehicle hire and maintenance
presenting a travel destination and giving advice
dealing with problems: loss of luggage, theft, accidents

basic information (place of employment, fellow workers, working hours, work satisfaction)
daily routine (length of working day, phases, breaks, leisure time, monitoring time at work)
annual work cycle (working periods, holidays)
work experience (description of duties, required qualifications)
language proficiency required at work
one's own occupation, field and related fields
pay, prestige, atmosphere and job satisfaction
career development and career-related aspirations
safety at work and ergonomics
employment and unemployment
trade union activity (pay and job-related benefits)
meetings and negotiations

population (demographics, history)
location of the country (neighboring countries, international contacts)
education system (goals, functions, types of educational institutions)
language policy
political system (structure, functioning, elections, government)
history (key periods and their impact)
economic life (main means of livelihood, labour markets, private consumption, public economy, taxation, the EU, globalization)
social security system (structure, functioning)
legal system (the judicial system, human rights, legislation)
equality (between the sexes, various regions, minorities)
technology (development, applications, impact)
accidents and crime