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Key Facts: Foreign Language Portuguese — Basic Exam

Finnish Matriculation Examination Foreign Language Portuguese — Basic is a current separately selectable YTL Matriculation Examination language test.

CEFR/level guidance: Other foreign language basic syllabus (B2/B3) Portuguese target level about CEFR A2.1 (YTL CEFR page lists Spanish/Italian/Portuguese/French/German/Russian basic at A2.2–A2.1).

Language tests are digital and last six hours on a single test day.

2026 fees are €38 (spring) or €41 (autumn) per test.

Advanced writing length is typically about 700–1,100 characters (English/Finnish advanced 700–1,300).

Intermediate/basic writing uses one short and one longer task (about 160–240 and 300–450 characters).

Listening is omitted for Inari Sámi, North Sámi, Skolt Sámi, Latin, and Portuguese foreign tests.

Practice Finland Ylioppilastutkinto Foreign Language Portuguese — Basic with 100 original study MCQs covering reading, vocabulary, grammar, writing judgment, and exam strategy. Official test is a 6-hour digital language exam (Other foreign language basic syllabus (B2/B3) Portuguese target level about CEFR A2.1 (YTL CEFR page lists Spanish/Italian/Portuguese/French/German/Russian basic at A2.2–A2.1)).

Sample Foreign Language Portuguese — Basic Practice Questions

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1Lê o texto e responde. «O Marco vai à escola de bicicleta. Todas as manhãs sai de casa às sete e meia e chega às oito. Não apanha o autocarro porque prefere fazer exercício.» Porque é que o Marco não apanha o autocarro?
A.Porque prefere fazer exercício
B.Porque o autocarro é muito caro
C.Porque não há autocarro
D.Porque a escola está fechada
Explanation: The text states he does not take the bus because he prefers to exercise ('prefere fazer exercício'). At YTL Portuguese basic (~CEFR A2.1), many reading items hinge on an explicit porque clause.
2Lê o texto e responde. «Cara mãe, amanhã vou à praia com a Lúcia. Levamos sanduíches e água. Volto a casa por volta das seis. Beijos, Ana.» Para onde vai a Ana amanhã?
A.Para a montanha
B.Para a escola
C.Para o cinema
D.Para a praia
Explanation: Ana writes she is going to the beach tomorrow ('vou à praia'). Match the place phrase à praia to the detail question.
3Lê o aviso. «Biblioteca municipal: aberta de segunda a sexta-feira, das 9h às 18h. Sábado e domingo fechada.» Quando é que a biblioteca está fechada?
A.De segunda a sexta-feira
B.Só ao domingo
C.Sábado e domingo
D.Só à segunda de manhã
Explanation: The notice says it is closed on Saturday and Sunday. Opening days are Monday–Friday.
4Lê o texto e responde. «O Paulo trabalha numa loja de sapatos. Hoje está cansado porque ontem trabalhou até tarde. Esta noite quer ficar em casa e ver um filme.» O que é que o Paulo quer fazer esta noite?
A.Trabalhar outra vez até tarde
B.Ficar em casa e ver um filme
C.Ir à loja de sapatos
D.Sair com os amigos
Explanation: The last sentence states he wants to stay home and watch a film. Locate the intention pattern quer + infinitive.
5Lê o texto e responde. «O comboio para Lisboa parte às 14h20 da plataforma 3. Os passageiros devem apresentar o bilhete ao revisor.» De que plataforma parte o comboio?
A.Da plataforma 3
B.Da plataforma 14
C.Da plataforma 20
D.Da plataforma 1
Explanation: The announcement says the train leaves from platform 3. Do not confuse time numbers (14h20) with the platform number.
6Lê o texto e responde. «A minha família é pequena: eu, o meu pai, a minha mãe e o meu irmão João. O João tem 12 anos e gosta de futebol.» Quantas pessoas há na família?
A.Duas
B.Três
C.Cinco
D.Quatro
Explanation: The speaker lists four people: self, father, mother, and brother João.
7Lê o e-mail e responde. «Olá Pedro, queres ir ao cinema connosco no sábado? O filme começa às 19h. Cumprimentos, Sofia.» O que é que a Sofia propõe?
A.Estudar na biblioteca
B.Jogar futebol
C.Ir ao cinema no sábado
D.Viajar para o Brasil
Explanation: Sofia invites Pedro to the cinema on Saturday. Match the invitation verb queres + activity.
8Lê o menu e responde. «Prato do dia: peixe grelhado com arroz e salada — 9,50 €. Sopa do dia — 3,00 €. Sumo natural — 2,50 €.» Quanto custa a sopa do dia?
A.9,50 €
B.3,00 €
C.2,50 €
D.12,00 €
Explanation: The menu lists soup of the day at 3,00 €. Match the item name to its price.
9Lê o texto e responde. «A Inês vive em Coimbra, mas estuda em Lisboa. Todas as semanas apanha o comboio na sexta-feira à noite e volta no domingo. Diz que é cansativo, mas gosta da vida na capital.» Onde é que a Inês estuda?
A.Em Lisboa
B.Em Coimbra
C.No Porto
D.Em casa
Explanation: She lives in Coimbra but studies in Lisbon ('estuda em Lisboa'). Separate residence from study place.
10Lê o anúncio e responde. «Curso de português para estrangeiros. Início: 3 de março. Aulas às terças e quintas, 18h–20h. Preço: 120 € por mês. Inscrições na secretaria.» Em que dias da semana há aulas?
A.Segunda e quarta
B.Sábado e domingo
C.Só à sexta
D.Terça e quinta
Explanation: Classes are on Tuesdays and Thursdays (às terças e quintas).

About the Foreign Language Portuguese — Basic Exam

The Finnish Matriculation Examination Foreign Language Portuguese — Basic test is a current national language assessment by YTL based on the general upper secondary language syllabi. Official target guidance references: Other foreign language basic syllabus (B2/B3) Portuguese target level about CEFR A2.1 (YTL CEFR page lists Spanish/Italian/Portuguese/French/German/Russian basic at A2.2–A2.1). This OpenExamPrep bank is an English-interface multiple-choice study adaptation for reading judgment, vocabulary/structures, writing choices, and exam strategy. It is not an official translation, listening paper, or full production simulation.

Exam sponsor: Matriculation Examination Board (Ylioppilastutkintolautakunta, YTL). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Most languages: listening comprehension plus written comprehension and production on the same day. Written section has three parts with mixed item types; advanced writing ~700–1,100 characters (English/Finnish advanced 700–1,300); intermediate/basic: one short (160–240) and one longer (300–450) writing task. Official YTL foreign-language tests in Inari Sámi, North Sámi, Skolt Sámi, Latin, and Portuguese do not include a listening comprehension section.

Time Limit

6 hours

Passing Score

Relative grades L (laudatur), E (eximia cum laude approbatur), M (magna cum laude approbatur), C (cum laude approbatur), B (lubenter approbatur), A (approbatur), or I (improbatur). Score-to-grade thresholds are set after each examination period by the Matriculation Examination Board; there is no fixed national percentage cut-score published in advance.

Exam / Certification Fees

€38 per test (spring 2026); €41 per test (autumn 2026). Fee for a request for administrative review: €56 (spring 2026) / €60 (autumn 2026). Candidates subject to extended compulsory education may take some tests free of charge. (Official YTL examination fees page.)

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High

Reading comprehension

Detail, inference, tone, and text organisation.

High

Vocabulary and grammar

Syllabus-level lexis, morphology, syntax, and cohesion.

High

Writing and communication choices

Register, task achievement, and production planning.

Medium

Written-only exam tactics

Pace the six-hour written paper without a listening component.

Preparing for the Foreign Language Portuguese — Basic Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Relative grades L (laudatur), E (eximia cum laude approbatur), M (magna cum laude approbatur), C (cum laude approbatur), B (lubenter approbatur), A (approbatur), or I (improbatur). Score-to-grade thresholds are set after each examination period by the Matriculation Examination Board; there is no fixed national percentage cut-score published in advance.
  • Assessment: Most languages: listening comprehension plus written comprehension and production on the same day. Written section has three parts with mixed item types; advanced writing ~700–1,100 characters (English/Finnish advanced 700–1,300); intermediate/basic: one short (160–240) and one longer (300–450) writing task. Official YTL foreign-language tests in Inari Sámi, North Sámi, Skolt Sámi, Latin, and Portuguese do not include a listening comprehension section.
  • Time limit: 6 hours
  • Exam / certification fees: €38 per test (spring 2026); €41 per test (autumn 2026). Fee for a request for administrative review: €56 (spring 2026) / €60 (autumn 2026). Candidates subject to extended compulsory education may take some tests free of charge. (Official YTL examination fees page.) Official sources

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Foreign Language Portuguese — Basic: Suggested Study Strategy

1Alternate timed reading sets with vocabulary recycling from authentic syllabus themes.
2Write to the official character-length targets, not only MCQ stems.
3Keep a personal error log for high-frequency grammar patterns at your syllabus level.
4Practise paraphrasing source ideas before drafting production tasks.
5Use MCQs for rapid feedback, then complete full mixed papers under six-hour pacing.
6Because this language has no listening section, invest extra practice time in reading density and written production.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Foreign Language Portuguese — Basic test?

It is a current national Matriculation Examination language test administered by the Matriculation Examination Board (YTL) in Finland. Guidance: Other foreign language basic syllabus (B2/B3) Portuguese target level about CEFR A2.1 (YTL CEFR page lists Spanish/Italian/Portuguese/French/German/Russian basic at A2.2–A2.1).

What is the official format?

Most language tests include listening comprehension plus written comprehension and production on the same six-hour test day. Item types may include multiple-choice, cloze, open questions, summaries, and writing tasks. Sámi, Latin, and Portuguese foreign-language tests do not include listening.

What is the 2026 fee?

€38 per test in spring 2026 and €41 per test in autumn 2026 according to the official YTL examination fees page.

Are OpenExamPrep questions official past papers?

No. They are original English-interface MCQ study questions. They reinforce vocabulary, structures, reading judgment, and exam strategy but do not replace official listening, writing, or constructed-response practice in the target language.

How are grades assigned?

Grades are L, E, M, C, B, A, or I. Thresholds are set by YTL after each examination period using standardised scoring procedures.

Can I retake a language test?

Passed tests may be retaken without time limit. Failed tests for candidates still completing the examination may be retaken up to three times within the three following examination periods under YTL rules.