Our Estonian courses are intended for adults who wish to improve their Estonian language skills and use language more confidently at work, in family life, and in everyday communication. We generally offer courses both in the language house and in the language schools we are partnered with.
At the Estonian Language House, we teach Estonian language and introduce Estonian culture, with a primary focus on developing practical communication skills. Our teachers use textbooks such as E nagu Eesti, K nagu Kihnu, Naljaga pooleks, Tere!, Tere jälle!, and Tere taas!. The learning is based on the best practice for teaching adults of the Integration Foundation.
We organise courses at levels A1–B1 both in classrooms and online. As of January 2024, the total volume of Estonian language learning is 500 academic hours: the level A1 course consists of 100 academic hours and the level A2 course of 150 academic hours. Level B1 is divided into two parts: level B1.1 consists of 120 academic hours and level B1.2 of 130 academic hours.
The courses start twice a year – in September and February. The courses run from September to January and from February to June. For our autumn courses, we also offer our students a Christmas break free of studies.
If you would like advice on Estonian language learning opportunities, help in finding the learning format that suits you best, and support in maintaining your motivation, we invite you to attend counseling.