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Overview
The course aims to familiarize a wide range of international students not only with the Estonian language, but also with the country’s rich culture, history, art and lifestyle.
Programme Structure
Students will be divided into groups based on their initial proficiency in the Estonian language. The number of groups depends on the number of participants, usually there are 3 groups. Please note that participants in one group might have slightly different levels, more advanced students can ask for additional tasks.The courses will then foster skills at the following levels:Beginner – students will develop basic Estonian communication skills and master day-to-day conversation. The course programme includes pronunciation practice, listening comprehension and easy communication.Intermediate – students will further develop their speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar skills. The students should be familiar with basic Estonian structures. The course programme includes activities on various everyday-life situations.The languages of instruction are Estonian and English and course materials are distributed during the course.
Audience
The course is suitable for students of all levels of competence in the Estonian language, from complete beginners with no practical experience to conversationally capable speakers. The three week intensive course contains 60 academic hours of teaching language.
Lecturers
All our Estonian language teachers are native speakers, some of them have been teaching at Tallinn Summer School and Tallinn Winter School for more than 10 years.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 19 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Credits
3 ECTS
The number of classes equals 60 academic hours (15 days of classes, 3 ECTS). Students are expected to attend 4 lessons a day. In order to get the winter school certificate, students have to participate in at least 75% of the classes and pass a test at the end of the course.
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Language Studies View 26 other Short Courses in Language Studies in EstoniaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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International
600 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 600 EUR for the full programme during 19 days.
600 EUR. For students – 550 EUR.
Living costs for Tallinn
598 - 948 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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