Teach Yourself Complete Estonian With Audio Online

Description:

Are you looking for a complete course in Estonian which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Estonian will guarantee success!

Do you want to develop a solid understanding of Estonian and communicate confidently with others?
Through authentic conversations, vocabulary building, grammar explanations, and extensive practice and review, Complete Estonian will equip you with the practical skills you need to use Estonian in a variety of realistic settings and situations, developing your cultural awareness along the way.

What will I achieve by the end of the course?
By the end of Complete Estonian you will have a solid intermediate-level grounding in the four key skills - reading, writing, speaking, and listening - and be able to communicate with confidence and accuracy.

Is this course for me?
If you want to move confidently from beginner to intermediate level, this is the course for you. It's perfect for the self-study learner, with a one-on-one tutor, or for the beginner classroom. It can also be used as a refresher course.

The course is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone and talking about work.

*Complete Estonian maps from Novice Low to Advanced Low level proficiency of ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and from A1 Beginner to B1/B2 Upper Intermediate level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines.

Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features:

NOT GOT MUCH TIME?
One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.

AUTHOR INSIGHTS
Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.

GRAMMAR TIPS
Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding.

USEFUL VOCABULARY
Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking.

DIALOGUES
Read and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast.

PRONUNCIATION
Don't sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go.

TEST YOURSELF
Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.

TRY THIS
Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

The course includes a book and online audio material.The audio for this course can be downloaded from the Teach Yourself Library app or streamed at library.teachyourself.com.

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Contents:

: 1. Introduction
: 1. Introduction
: 1. Introduction
: Unit 1: Arriving to Estonia
: Unit 1: Arriving to Estonia
: Unit 1: Arriving to Estonia
: Unit 2: At the hotel
: Unit 2: At the hotel
: Unit 2: At the hotel
: Unit 3: Let's get acquainted
: Unit 3: Let's get acquainted
: Unit 3: Let's get acquainted
: Unit 4: At the bar / coffee-shop
: Unit 4: At the bar / coffee-shop
: Unit 4: At the bar / coffee-shop
: Unit 5: Telephone calls
: Unit 5: Telephone calls
: Unit 5: Telephone calls
: Unit 6: Let's go out!
: Unit 6: Let's go out!
: Unit 6: Let's go out!
: Unit 7: Buying presents
: Unit 7: Buying presents
: Unit 7: Buying presents
: Unit 8: I'm feeling sick
: Unit 8: I'm feeling sick
: Unit 8: I'm feeling sick
: Unit 9: Meeting people
: Unit 9: Meeting people
: Unit 9: Meeting people
: Unit 10: Hobbys
: Unit 10: Hobbys
: Unit 10: Hobbys
: Unit 11: Lets's travel around
: Unit 11: Lets's travel around
: Unit 11: Lets's travel around
: Unit 12: Closer to nature
: Unit 12: Closer to nature
: Unit 12: Closer to nature
: Unit 13: Ordering services
: Unit 13: Ordering services
: Unit 13: Ordering services
: Unit 14: Come to see us!
: Unit 14: Come to see us!
: Unit 14: Come to see us!
: Unit 15: When things go wrong
: Unit 15: When things go wrong
: Unit 15: When things go wrong
: Unit 16: Let's rent a car!
: Unit 16: Let's rent a car!
: Unit 16: Let's rent a car!
: Unit 17: Let's learn something new!
: Unit 17: Let's learn something new!
: Unit 17: Let's learn something new!
: Unit 18: Winter holidays
: Unit 18: Winter holidays
: Unit 18: Winter holidays
: Unit 19: I'm looking for a job
: Unit 19: I'm looking for a job
: Unit 19: I'm looking for a job
: Unit 20: Did you know that...?
: Unit 20: Did you know that...?
: Unit 20: Did you know that...?
: Each lesson contains:
: Each lesson contains:
: Each lesson contains:
*: Vocabulary: presentation and exercises
*: Vocabulary: presentation and exercises
*: Vocabulary: presentation and exercises
*: Grammar: presentation and exercises
*: Grammar: presentation and exercises
*: Grammar: presentation and exercises
*: Reading: exercises
*: Reading: exercises
*: Reading: exercises
*: Listening: exercises
*: Listening: exercises
*: Listening: exercises
*: Writing: exercises
*: Writing: exercises
*: Writing: exercises
*: Sociocultural material: presentation
*: Sociocultural material: presentation
*: Sociocultural material: presentation

Author Biography:

Mare Kitsnik is simultaneously a freelance teacher of Estonian as a second language and a freelance author of Estonian study materials and training programmes. Many of her study guides have been published.
Leelo Kingisepp is a highly experienced teacher and teacher-trainer of Estonian as a second language; he has lectured extensively in this field at university level, and has also taught English and Finnish. He is an established author of many titles aimed at providing guidance to second language teachers, and has written in-depth Estonian coursebooks and textbooks.