Non-Dictionary English – Tallinn Summer School

Non-Degree / Dates: 14 July – 1 August 2025

Non-Dictionary English is a course designed to explore the dynamic and evolving nature of the English language beyond standard dictionary definitions.

The course focuses on colloquial expressions, idioms, slang, cultural references, and emerging trends in informal communication. Students will analyze the role of context, regional variation, and social factors in shaping non-standard English usage, enhancing their understanding of real-world communication and cultural diversity. Ideal for language enthusiasts, writers, and professionals looking to refine their skills in interpreting and using non-traditional English effectively.

Why this course?

The course is led by a professional certified teacher who is a native speaker of English.
We will make the course useful for you with a lot of communicative tasks, interactive classes, modern methods and materials.
You can enjoy improving your English skills.

Teacher(s)

Certified English language teachers who are native speakers.

Timetable

The course can be taken as an “after-class” course in addition to other courses.

Schedule:
TBA, 6 classes and 12 academic hours in total.

Participants

The course is open for all students of English from level B1.

Credit points

1 ECTS. In order to get the certificate and transcript of records, students have to participate in at least 75% of the classes and make a presentation at the end of the course.