DocBill
From: United Arab Emirates
9/13/2007 02:39 EST
Hi All:
I can't believe the trouble finding Estonian language training. I went to every bookstore in Tallinn and did not find any texts with cd's to learn estonian. Can anyone offer any help?
Thanks
Bill
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Giorgio
From: United States
9/19/2007 04:45 EST
Bill,
One recent popular book is E nagu Eesti, by Mall Pesti and Helve Ahi. I have often seen it in stores, but the publisher is TEA Kirjastus, Liivalaia 28, 10118 Tallinn. Their web site is www.tea.ee. Take a look before you buy, as there is no English in it. It's accompanied by a seperate audio CD or cassette, a set of vocabulary flash cards, and a teacher's guide. After you finish this, you're ready for the intermediate-level sequel T nagu Tallinn.
The standard grammar study is Estonian Textbook by Juhan Tuldava. It's published by Indiana University, so you'll find it at Amazon. No audio.
One handy pocket phrase book is Inglise-Eesti Conversation Guide, published by Ilo here.
I wrote to Rosetta Stone a couple of months ago, suggesting that they add Estonian to their line-up of software. Maybe if they hear from you too, they'll spring into action for us.
Good luck, and let us know what you find. --George
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rfamily
From: none
9/20/2007 02:43 EST
Bill, you can try an extensive text and tape set A BASIC COURSE IN ESTONIAN by Felix Oinas and printed by Indiana University. I got the tapes throught interlibrary loan in the States and the textbook from one of the language services, but I think you might consider paying an elementary school teacher to tutor you. You will have questions that need a ive human to explain. I paid 75 eek/hour for this arrangement here in Parnu. Good luck! Toni
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DocBill
From: United Arab Emirates
10/3/2007 07:46 EST
Thanks for all. I finally got the "estonian pro" software. It is a lot of fun has a limited conversation examples.
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DocBill
From: United Arab Emirates
10/3/2007 07:50 EST
Hi Giorgio:
Another topic. I am also from Texas. Getting married to a girl from Tallinn in November. Really want to move there and find a job. I am a family physician.
Any ideas??
Thanks
Bill
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JoeShmo
1/5/2008 12:50 EST
Hey Doc Bill...
Wanted to congratulate you as I noticed you stated you were getting married in November. I hope all went well and you are happily married. How is it going with the Estonian Language Lessons?
Happy New Year
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Giorgio
From: United States
9/29/2009 15:01 EST
There's a new book (released September 2009) on the market which I can recommend:
The author is Silva Tomingas. The title is Saame Tuttavaks! Estonian for Beginners. The publisher is TEA, 28 Liivalaia, 10118 Tallinn. Web site: www.tea.ee
Price: 395 crowns. Textbook and four audio CDs. Can be used for self study, as the explanations and instructions are in English. Also covers Estonian history and society.
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cjacobs86
10/19/2009 11:18 EST
Hey DocBill,
I'll make a suggestion. I was an exchange student in Estonia for 7 months. I took Estonian language classes at the University of Tartu which are available for open enrollment. The University of Tallinn also offers Estonian language courses taught in English every semester for the international student population.
These are usually quite affordable classes (much cheaper than private lessons) and meet face-to-face. They are for international students but have open enrollment to anyone interested in learning.
Just go to the university to the international student office and see about getting enrolled.
Go here
http://www.tlu.ee/?LangID=2&CatID=2814
*there is information for classes through that contact address*
Here is another one,
http://www.ut.ee/605923
*these classes are very good at the university of Tartu, learned very much and were most helpful while I was there*
I will continue when I return.
Best of luck my friend
-Chris
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Giorgio
From: United States
2/16/2010 00:52 EST
I can recommend an Estonian teacher here in Tallinn, as I have been enrolled in a course since last September:
Maire Aarsalu is the owner of Motiiv Stuudio. She teaches the Estonian courses, and has been doing so since the early 1990's, when she was hired to teach the language to Peace Corps volunteer assigned here. Maire uses her own handouts, which deal with everyday situations. She is outgoing and patient.
Motiive Stuudio OÜ
Tel/fax: (Estonia,372) 688 3733
Jõe 5-2
10151 Tallinn
www.motiivstuudio.ee
Maire's mobiil: 56 50 50 23
E-post: maire (at) motiivstuudio.ee
Jõe 5 is just around the corner from the big Sampo bank on Narva. Near the university, near the harbor, just north of where Pronski turns into Jõe. Modern building, cozy pleasant classroom on the second floor, with a nice window to gaze out.
Oh, and surprisingly affordable...
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Giorgio
From: United States
2/16/2010 00:58 EST
Hey Man,
I'm sorry I never got back to you. I found your message long after you posted it, and, well, I wouldn't have a clue anyway...
Are you here? Did you make the big move? Did you get married? Are you still married? Are you practicing medicine, or selling pencils on the street? (There's a good novel here, too bad I'm no writer.)
And, what do you think of this winter? Dem lucky Texans, they have *no idea,* do they?
--George (Giorgio)
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