A taster in … Estonian
“Estonian is a language spoken in North-Eastern Europe” – right or wrong? Actually, you can hear Estonian even in the UK, as there are about 10,000 Estonians living here. It sounds so different from English. Of course, it is not even an Indo-European language. It is the second largest Finnic language with approximately 1 million speakers worldwide. It has the strange-looking vowel “õ”, and three durations for both vowels and consonants.
Curious about learning a bit more about Estonian and Estonian culture? We offer a taster session for learners with no prior knowledge, where you will get an introduction to everyday Estonian, pronunciation, simple phrases, and some insights into Estonian culture. Whether you are planning to travel, interested in languages, or looking for a new intellectual challenge, this is a great opportunity to try something different and meet like-minded learners. So, do come along!
This free event for adults will be held online using Microsoft Teams and will be led by Katrin Hiietam, Lecturer in Estonian, UCL.