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In spring 2027 we offer an intensive beginners’ course, beginner-level continuation courses and an elementary-level course. You practise speaking in particular, in everyday and travel situations, for example for your next trip to Tallinn. All courses are hybrid courses: you can attend at our building in Töölö (Runeberginkatu 22–24) or online on Zoom. The courses start from January 2027 and cost €117–134. Please note that our Estonian courses are taught in Estonian with Finnish as the supporting language. The language of instruction is always shown in the course details in the registration system. See all our courses taught in English. Courses Frequently asked questions Registration Which course is right for you? If you want to…Explorestart Estonian from scratchIntensive Estonian for beginnerscontinue after about one term or revise the basicsEstonian beginners’ continuation, Intensive Estonian, continuationbuild on about one and a half years of studyEstonian 2expand your vocabulary and speaking skills for travelEstonian 3join online from homeOnline participation Courses in spring 2027 This list is based on the published spring 2027 programme. You can always find up-to-date information, course descriptions and available places in the registration system. All courses are held at Runeberginkatu 22–24 and can also be joined on Zoom. The Finnish course name is shown in brackets. Beginner level (level 0–A1.2) On the beginner-level courses you practise speaking in a relaxed atmosphere on topics such as getting to know people, polite expressions, a ferry trip, ordering in a café, shopping and free time. You also develop your listening, pronunciation and basic grammar, such as verb conjugation and cases. The aim is that you can get by in Estonian in simple everyday situations. The textbook is Meie keelesild. Intensive Estonian for beginners, level 0 (Viron intensiivialkeet): Tue 18.40–20.40, 19 Jan – 16 Mar 2027 (also on Zoom), Maiu Juurik, €117. No previous study needed. Estonian beginners’ continuation, A1.1 (Viron alkeiden jatko): Tue 17.00–18.30, 12 Jan – 6 Apr 2027 (also on Zoom), Maiu Juurik, €134. For learners with about one term of Estonian, the intensive beginners’ course or similar knowledge. Also suits learners revising the basics. Intensive Estonian for beginners, continuation, A1.1 (Viron intensiivialkeiden jatko): Tue 18.40–20.40, 30 Mar – 18 May 2027 (also on Zoom), Maiu Juurik, €117. Follows on from the intensive beginners’ course. For learners with about one term of Estonian or similar knowledge. Estonian 2, A1.2 (Viron jatko 2): Tue 17.00–18.30, 12 Jan – 6 Apr 2027 (also on Zoom), Liisi Ahvonen, €134. Topics include city walks, travel, holidays and describing personality. For learners with about one and a half years of Estonian. Elementary level (A2.1) At elementary level you focus on new vocabulary and speaking skills so that your Estonian is even more useful when travelling in Estonia, for example. Estonian 3, A2.1 (Viron jatko 3): Thu 17.00–18.30, 14 Jan – 8 Apr 2027 (also on Zoom), Liisi Ahvonen, €134. Topics include travelling in Estonia, cultural events and asking for help. For learners with about two and a half years of Estonian. The textbook is Naljaga… Eesti keele õpik B1-tasemele. You can download the audio files for Meie keelesild free of charge from the publisher’s Nova app. The exact chapters are shown in the course details. Online participation on Zoom You can join all our Estonian courses either at our building or online on Zoom, which is easy to use. You receive the link before the course starts, so please register at least three days before the start. In addition to an internet connection, you need speakers or headphones and a microphone. Zoom guide for students. Good to know Location: Runeberginkatu 22–24, Helsinki, or online on Zoom. How to find us. Language of instruction: The courses are taught in Estonian with Finnish as the supporting language. Levels: The course levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (level 0, A1, A2). Language proficiency scale • Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). Textbooks: Textbooks are not included in the course fee. We recommend that you buy the textbook right after the first class. You can buy textbooks from bookshops, online bookshops and publishers’ websites. We do not supply textbooks. Payment: Language courses cannot be paid for with Edenred or Epassi culture and sport benefits. If your employer offers a tax-free culture benefit (up to €400 a year) that you would like to use for language studies, we can make a separate agreement with your employer. You choose the course, and we invoice the full fee or the part your employer covers directly to your employer. Please contact our study guidance or office for more information. Certificate: You can request a certificate from our office once the course has ended. Frequently asked questions Are the Estonian courses taught in English? No. The courses are taught in Estonian with Finnish as the supporting language, so you need to understand Finnish. Can I start Estonian from scratch in spring? Yes. Intensive Estonian for beginners (level 0) starts in January, and no previous study is needed. Can I join online? Yes. All our spring Estonian courses are hybrid courses, so you can attend at our building or on Zoom. Can I join a course that has already started? Yes. Register for the course but do not pay, and email toimisto@helao.fi to tell us when you will start. We will send you a payment link with an adjusted price. How much do the courses cost? The intensive courses cost €117 and the other courses €134. Textbooks are not included. Can I pay with Edenred or Epassi? No. Language courses cannot be paid for with culture and sport benefits. You can, however, use a tax-free culture benefit from your employer through a separate agreement. Please contact our office for more information. See also Language courses: all the languages we teach. Finnish courses: Finnish as a second language. Swedish courses: Swedish taught in English from beginner level. Study languages from home: how our online language classes on Zoom work. Teachers of our language courses: meet our teachers. Registration Browse all our Estonian courses and register online. Our study guidance can help you choose a course and answer questions about your studies. For more information about our Estonian courses, please contact Niina Kerppola, Head of Foreign Languages, at niina.kerppola@helao.fi.
