Independent study and materials

Independent language learning is suitable for both those who want to learn the language on their own and certainly for those who take courses. If you want to learn and practice Estonian independently using a computer or smart device, there are several options. Here we introduce some of them, which can be used for free.

For Beginners

• keeleklikk.ee – an online Estonian language course for beginners.
• speakly.me – Estonian language learning app
• 50languages.com – an application for educational games and tests.
• www.eki.ee/dict/psv/pildilehed.pdf – picture dictionary for beginners: words and pictures by topic.
• mukimuri.net – simple playful tasks for beginner language learners.

For Advanced Learners

• keeletee.ee – online Estonian language courses for beginners and advanced, interactive exercises, animation, video, tests.
• multikey.app – language practice application to help you find chat partners and practice your language online as well as directly.
• k44nuk.ee – a digital grammar game and a dictionary for learning Estonian at B1, B2 and higher levels.

Other Study Materials

• Face to Face with Art – Estonian language learning card game.
• www.sonaveeb.ee/learn - language study materials of the Institute of the Estonian Language by topics.
• keeleressursid.ee/alias – word explanation game “ALIAS”.
• cooljugator.com/ee - various verb forms.
• kutsekeel.ee – study materials with professional vocabulary.
• web.meis.ee/vaegnagijad - material compiled for language level A2, intended for the visually impaired language learners.
• web.meis.ee/vaegkuuljad - material "Stories of Pille and Lauri" compiled for language level A2, intended for the hearing impaired language learners.
• keeleabi.eki.ee - language advice by e-mail
• 631 3731 - language advice phone, answered at 9 am - 12 pm and 1 pm - 5 pm on weekdays.

Dictionaries

• sonaveeb.ee – language portal: new words and phrases, explanations, example sentences, neighboring words, origin information, word translation and word games.
• keeleveeb.ee – a set of different dictionaries
• filosoft.ee – dictionaries, speller, bisector
• glosbe.com – an online dictionary with a wide choice of languages
• tilde.ee - machine translation between several European languages, in 2022 Ukrainian was added

Language Tests

• viktoriin.meis.ee/soeltest - a multiple-choice test of grammar and vocabulary lasting 15 minutes.
• keeleabi.eki.ee/?leht=11 – literacy tests.
• web.meis.ee/testest – Estonian language proficiency tests.

You can find the list of materials above in a convenient printable format here: 

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See also practical video tips on independent language learning opportunities.