Many positions have established requirements for language proficiency that skills of at least intermediate or advanced level Estonian skills. To achieve this level, one needs to study methodically and find time, because the time factor is usually the most critical.
Language skills open many doors – it gives us the possibility to find a more profitable job, expand your world view; find new and useful acquaintances; possibility to talk to the state directly and solve your problems on your own and as quickly as possible. Language skills help us feel protected and give faith in our abilities and future. If a person feels confident, we can speak about social welfare.
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language courses, language cafes, language clubs; social networks |
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language cafes, language courses, language clubs; social networks |
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language courses, language cafes, language clubs |
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language courses, language cafes, language clubs |
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language clubs, language cafes |
Free language learning opportunities are provided by the Integration Foundation as well as Unemployment Insurance Fund. Additionally, Foundation Innove provides opportunities for compensating the expenses on learning Estonian. The program for compensating learning expenses allows each person to find a suitable course and study in the way best suited for them.
When choosing a suitable language course, consult the consultants of the Integration Foundation. Be sure to read 6 tips for choosing a course.
When choosing a course, make sure that if you need a level certificate to prove your language proficiency, the course prepares you for the proficiency examination. In addition to the proficiency studies, it is recommended to practice the language actively in language cafes or independently. A certificate is not enough for the employer, if you do not manage with Estonian language while performing your work duties.
Read the Estonian learning instructions and read additionally.
Estonian courses are in great demand among the unemployed as well as employed people. The Unemployment Insurance Fund offers Estonian courses to achieve the level required for working by the request of a person as well as employer. Contact the career consultant of the Unemployment Insurance Fund and find out which language learning opportunities the Unemployment Insurance Fund can offer you. Speciality courses in Estonian could also be of help, in addition to that you can participate in the language cafes of the Integration Foundation or any other activity.
Employees have an opportunity to improve their Estonian language skills with the help of the program Work and study sponsored by the Unemployment Insurance Fund.
In case you would like to duscuss your studying preferences, you should agree on a certain time with a consultant from the Unemployment Insurance Fund. It is possible to book the time for consultation here (log-on by your ID-card or Mobiil-ID) or get in touch with one of the career consultants. Here you can find the list of all career consultants. Those who are registered as unemployed and wish to participate in language courses can contact an Unemployment Insurance Fund consultant.
The consultants of the Integration Foundation help each client in choosing the most suitable Estonian language learning opportunity. Consultants analyse the needs of the person and the existing experiences and offer a suitable option for each case. These can be free courses organised by the Integration Foundation, language cafes or clubs, but also opportunities offered by other entities, or independent learning through web resources. The support program is developed based on the individual needs of each person.
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- Where and how have you studied Estonian? - How satisfied are you with your results? - What did you like about the studies, what helped you? - What kind of problems you faced, which study forms and methods did not work for you? - What is language learning for you? - How have you learned Estonian words and expressions? |
- What would you like to achieve? - How important is it for you? - What are you willing to do to achieve the aim? - What have you tried/ done so far?
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You can ask for help from a counsellor free of charge by calling 800 9999 or writing to info@integratsiooniinfo.ee.
