Language/Standard-estonian/Vocabulary/Education
Hi Standard Estonian learners! đ
In this lesson, we will learn about education in Estonia. Education has always been a priority in our country, with high literacy rates and a strong emphasis on equal opportunities for all students.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Estonia has a well-developed education system with a comprehensive network of schools, universities, and vocational education and training institutions. The government ensures free basic and secondary education for all children, and higher education is also subsidized by the state. Estonian is the language of instruction in most schools and universities.
Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Here are some key words related to education in Standard Estonian, along with their English translations:
Standard Estonian | Pronunciation | English |
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Lasteaed | ['laste.aed] | Kindergarten |
Algkool | ['alg.kool] | Primary School |
GĂŒmnaasium | [gĂŒmnÉ:'si.um] | Secondary School |
Ăpetaja | ['Ă”.pe.ta.ja] | Teacher |
Ăpilane | ['Ă”.pi.la.ne] | Student |
Koolitus | ['koo.li.tus] | Training |
KÔrgkool | ['kÔrg.kool] | Higher Education Institution |
Magister | [mÉ.gis'ter] | Master's Degree |
DoktoriÔppe | [doktori'Ôp.pe] | Doctoral Studies |
Tudeng | ['tu.deng] | College Student |
VÀlismaa | ['vÀlis.maa] | Foreign Country |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
Here's a dialogue between two people discussing their education:
- Maria: Tere hommikust! Kuidas su eksamid lÀksid? (Good morning! How did your exams go?)
- Jaan: Tere hommikust, Maria! Mul lÀks hÀsti, sain kÔik hea hindega lÀbi. (Good morning, Maria! They went well, I passed all of them with good grades.)
- Maria: See on suurepÀrane! Mis on su eriala? (That's great! What is your major?)
- Jaan: Ăpin meditsiini Tartu Ălikoolis. (I study medicine at the University of Tartu.)
- Maria: VÀga huvitav! Kuhu sa vÀlismaale Ôppima minna sooviksid? (Very interesting! Where would you like to study abroad?)
- Jaan: Pariisi Sorbonne'i ĂŒlikool sobiks mulle suurepĂ€raselt. (Paris' Sorbonne University would suit me perfectly.)
Interesting Facts[edit | edit source]
- Estonia ranks highly in the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) ranking, which measures the performance of 15-year-olds in reading, mathematics, and science. In the 2018 ranking, Estonia placed 5th in reading and 1st in digital literacy. - Estonian schools have integrated technology into their teaching methods, with digital classrooms and online textbooks being the norm. - The University of Tartu, founded in 1632, is the oldest and largest university in Estonia. It is also one of the oldest universities in Northern Europe.
To improve your Standard Estonian Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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