Non-Degree / Dates: 13 – 31 July 2026
This intensive three-week course focuses on strengthening and developing speaking skills. Through structured discussions, listening activities, guided presentations and interactive tasks, students further develop their ability to express and justify opinions, participate in debates, and respond spontaneously in various communication situations. Particular attention is paid to expanding vocabulary, improving pronunciation and increasing grammatical control in spoken language.
The course emphasises real-life communication scenarios relevant to academic, professional and everyday contexts in Estonia. Students practise both monologic and dialogic speech, receive regular individual feedback, and develop strategies for maintaining natural conversational flow. Small groups (max. 10 participants) ensure active participation, personalised guidance and measurable progress within a short period of time.
Why this course?
Teacher(s)
Juune Holvandus, MA In Estonian Language And Literature. She has been working with Tallinn Summer School since 2009 and is the author of five books.
Timetable for language classes
From Monday to Friday:
10:00 – 11:30 Language lessons
11:30 – 12:00 Coffee break
12:00 – 13:30 Language lessons
NB! The timetable may vary depending on the group. On the first day of the course, all groups start at 10am.
In the afternoons following language classes, specialised lectures, movie screenings and museum visits will take place. Read more about the Cultural Programme.
Further instruction outside of the summer period of the program is available through a follow-up online course offered by instructor Mall Pesti.
Participants
It is recommended that participants have prior practical spoken Estonian skills at B1.2 level
Credit points
4.5 ECTS. The number of classes equals 60 academic hours (15 days of classes). Students are expected to attend 4 lessons a day. In order to get the summer school certificate, students have to participate in at least 75% of the classes and pass a test at the end of the course.
Course fee
NB! Accommodation, cultural programme and meals are not included in the price.
| Early-Bird Course Fee (until March 31) | 600€ |
| Regular Course Fee (after March 31) | 650€ |
Contact
Leticia Echebarria Saracibar, Spain
Estonian Language #tss2019
