Estonian course for foreigners

Tere!Let's speak Estonian?

One-on-one lessons online – taught in English (or Portuguese, it’s my secret third language) focused on real conversation from day one. Because Estonian is more than grammar – it’s a whole new world.

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Level 1 - A1 and A2

Whether you’re starting from zero or already know some Estonian but rarely get the chance to use it, this course is designed to help you speak with confidence in real life.

The focus is on practical communication and understanding everyday situations you’ll encounter in Estonia: shops, cafés, neighbours, colleagues, public transport, and daily conversations. Beginners are guided step by step from the basics, while learners with previous experience strengthen what they already know and turn passive knowledge into active speaking skills.

Lessons are conversation-based, supportive, and adapted to your level. Grammar is introduced naturally and always in context — never as an end in itself. The goal is not just to study Estonian, but to actually use it comfortably in everyday life.

What you’ll practise:

✓ Greetings, introductions and small talk
✓ Everyday vocabulary, numbers and time
✓ Asking and answering questions naturally
✓ Shopping, transport and directions
✓ Understanding spoken Estonian
✓ Speaking more fluently and confidently
✓ Revising grammar through real usage
✓ Building habits to use Estonian daily

Level 2 - B1 and B2

You already know the basics — now it’s time to become confident using Estonian in real conversations.

This level is designed for learners who want to move beyond textbook language and speak more naturally, fluently, and comfortably in everyday and professional situations. We focus on the topics that matter most to you: work, social life, culture, opinions, and daily communication in Estonia.

Estonian grammar can feel challenging, but we approach it step by step and always through practical usage. Instead of memorising isolated rules, you’ll learn how native speakers actually express themselves and how to respond naturally in conversation.

Lessons are interactive, conversation-focused, and adapted to your goals and interests.

What you’ll practise:

✓ Expressing opinions, feelings, and future plans
✓ Work conversations and professional communication
✓ More natural sentence structure and vocabulary
✓ Estonian idioms and everyday expressions
✓ Understanding native speakers, podcasts, and media
✓ Speaking more fluently and spontaneously
✓ Using grammar cases naturally in conversation
✓ Building confidence in longer discussions and real-life situations

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Minu nimi onIvika

I'm a native Estonian speaker and qualified language teacher with over 15 years of experience — having lived and taught in London, São Paulo, and Tallinn.

I know what it feels like to be the foreigner who doesn't speak the local language. That's exactly why my Estonian lessons are practical, conversational, and built around your life in Estonia — not around a grammar textbook.

In my lessons we use videos, music, real-life situations and everyday materials to make Estonian feel natural and fun.

See you soon! 🇪🇪

Work experience

•10 years living and studying in London, UK
•7 years working as a language teacher in São Paulo, Brazil
•2 years working as a teacher in Tallinn, Estonia
•6 years giving lessons online
Inglise Keele Õpe

Course 1

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LENGHT
1-2 months
HOURS
8 hours

Course 2

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LENGHT
2-4 months
HOURS
16 hours

Course 3

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LENGHT
3-6 months
HOURS
22 hours

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