Colloquial Estonian

These cassettes are part of a practical course in everyday written and spoken Estonian, requiring no previous knowledge of the language.

It is designed for those seeking to develop a sound command of contemporary Estonian, whether studying independently or with a teacher.

The course is divided into 20 lessons which introduce the core functions required to communicate effectively in Estonian, such as: ordering food; speaking on the telephone; and discussing subjects like health and the weather.

It includes: a pronounciation guide; up-to-date vocabulary; situation-based conversations; a wide range of interesting texts; aspects of Estonian culture, customs and history; clear, concise grammar notes; exercises with answers; a ready-reference grammar; English-Estonian and Estonian-English glossaries; and a grammar index.