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The course gives a basic knowledge of Estonian pronunciation and grammar (morphology and syntax), and teaches vocabulary and structures needed in everyday conversation. The main approach of the course is communicative, with a due attention to the development of all the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Up-to-date textbooks, audio- and videotapes, as well as authentic materials (newspapers, schedules, advertisements, the Internet etc.) will be employed to enhance language learning and provide cultural information.
Requirements:
Evaluation: There will be three exams (following roughly the material of every 5 chapters and the corresponding review section in the textbook). These exams will consist of a test written in class and an oral part. The three exams each give 15% of the final grade, cumulatively 45%. The rest will be made up by weekly tests/quizzes (20%) homework assignments and classroom participation (35%).
- M written homework due
- T vocabulary/ dictation quiz
- W homework exercises, classroom practice
- Th homework, classroom practice
- F lesson quiz
Required reading:
Recommended reading/ Supplementary materials:
Dictionaries
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