Complete Estonian: Learn to read, write, speak and understand Estonian
By (Author) Mare Kitsnik
By (author) Leelo Kingisepp
John Murray Press
Teach Yourself Books
19th September 2019
19th September 2019
United Kingdom
General
Non Fiction
Language teaching and learning material and coursework
494.545
Contains 1 Paperback / softback and 1 Downloadable audio file
368
Width 188mm, Height 244mm, Spine 24mm
840g
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 othersThrough 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 courseBy 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 meIf 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 TIMEOne, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.GRAMMAR TIPSEasy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding.USEFUL VOCABULARYEasy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking.DIALOGUESRead and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast.PRONUNCIATIONDon't sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go.TEST YOURSELFTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.TRY THISInnovative 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.<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.