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<div class="pg_page_title">Standard Estonian Vocabulary - Education</div>
<div class="pg_page_title">Standard Estonian Vocabulary - Education</div>
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/standard-estonian Standard Estonian] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn some of the most important Standard Estonian words related to education. Knowing these words will help you understand and communicate better in educational settings. __TOC__


== Greetings ==
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/standard-estonian Standard Estonian] learners! 😊<br>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.
Greetings are an important part of any language. Here are some of the most common Standard Estonian greetings:
 
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<span link>After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: [[Language/Standard-estonian/Vocabulary/How-to-say-Good-Bye?|How to say Good Bye?]] & [[Language/Standard-estonian/Vocabulary/Health|Health]].</span>
== Overview ==
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 ==
Here are some key words related to education in Standard Estonian, along with their English translations:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Standard Estonian !! Pronunciation !! English
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|-
! Standard Estonian !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Lasteaed || ['laste.aed] || Kindergarten
|-
|-
| Tere || [ˈtere] || Hello
| Algkool || ['alg.kool] || Primary School
|-
|-
| Tervist || [ˈterʋist] || Hi
| Gümnaasium || [gümnɑ:'si.um] || Secondary School
|-
|-
| Hei || [ˈhei] || Hey
| Õpetaja || ['õ.pe.ta.ja] || Teacher
|-
| Hommikust || [ˈhomːiˌkust] || Good morning
|-
| Päevast || [ˈpæːʋɑst] || Good afternoon
|-
| Ööst || [ˈøːst] || Good evening
|}
 
== Questions ==
Questions are also an important part of any language. Here are some of the most common Standard Estonian questions:
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! Standard Estonian !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Õpilane || ['õ.pi.la.ne] || Student
|-
|-
| Kuidas läheb? || [ˈkuidɑs ˈlæːheb] || How are you?
| Koolitus || ['koo.li.tus] || Training
|-
|-
| Kus sa elad? || [ˈkus sɑ ˈelɑd] || Where do you live?
| Kõrgkool || ['kõrg.kool] || Higher Education Institution
|-
|-
| Kas sa räägid eesti keelt? || [ˈkɑs sɑ ˈræːɡid ˈeːsti ˈkeːlt] || Do you speak Estonian?
| Magister || [mɑ.gis'ter] || Master's Degree
|-
|-
| Mis on sinu haridus? || [ˈmis ˈon ˈsinu ˈhɑridus] || What is your education?
| Doktoriõppe || [doktori'õp.pe] || Doctoral Studies
|-
|-
| Milline on sinu kool? || [ˈmilline ˈon ˈsinu ˈkoːl] || What is your school like?
| Tudeng || ['tu.deng] || College Student
|-
|-
| Kas sa õpid eesti keelt? || [ˈkɑs sɑ ˈøːpid ˈeːsti ˈkeːlt] || Are you learning Estonian?
| Välismaa || ['välis.maa] || Foreign Country
|}
|}


== Conversation ==
== Dialogue ==
Now that you know some of the most common Standard Estonian greetings and questions, let's practice having a conversation in Standard Estonian. Here is an example conversation:
Here's a dialogue between two people discussing their education:


Person 1: Tere! Kuidas läheb? (Hello! How are you?)
* Maria: Tere hommikust! Kuidas su eksamid läksid? (Good morning! How did your exams go?)
* Jaan: Tere hommikust, Maria! Mul läks hästi, sain kõik hea hindega läbi. (Good morning, Maria! They went well, I passed all of them with good grades.)
* Maria: See on suurepärane! Mis on su eriala? (That's great! What is your major?)
* Jaan: Õpin meditsiini Tartu Ülikoolis. (I study medicine at the University of Tartu.)
* Maria: Väga huvitav! Kuhu sa välismaale õppima minna sooviksid? (Very interesting! Where would you like to study abroad?)
* Jaan: Pariisi Sorbonne'i ülikool sobiks mulle suurepäraselt. (Paris' Sorbonne University would suit me perfectly.)


Person 2: Tervist! Mul läheb hästi, tänan. (Hi! I'm doing well, thank you.)
== Interesting Facts ==
- 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.


Person 1: Kus sa elad? (Where do you live?)
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Person 2: Ma elan Tallinnas. (I live in Tallinn.)
== Sources ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Estonia Education in Estonia]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Programme_for_International_Student_Assessment Programme for International Student Assessment]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Tartu University of Tartu]


Person 1: Kas sa räägid eesti keelt? (Do you speak Estonian?)
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Person 2: Jah, ma räägin eesti keelt. (Yes, I speak Estonian.)
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|description=In this lesson, you will learn about education-related words in Standard Estonian, as well as interesting facts about Estonia's education system.  
Person 1: Mis on sinu haridus? (What is your education?)
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Person 2: Ma olen lõpetanud Tartu Ülikooli. (I have graduated from the University of Tartu.)
 
Person 1: Milline on sinu kool? (What is your school like?)
 
Person 2: Minu kool on väga hea. Meil on palju erinevaid õppekavasid ja meie õpetajad on väga abivalmid. (My school is very good. We have a lot of different curriculums and our teachers are very helpful.)
 
Person 1: Kas sa õpid eesti keelt? (Are you learning Estonian?)
 
Person 2: Jah, ma õpin eesti keelt. (Yes, I am learning Estonian.)


<hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
<hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎


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==Other Lessons==
|title=Standard Estonian Vocabulary - Education
* [[Language/Standard-estonian/Vocabulary/Basic-Phrases|Basic Phrases]]
|keywords=Standard Estonian, greetings, questions, conversation, education, vocabulary
* [[Language/Standard-estonian/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week|Days of the Week]]
|description=In this lesson, we will learn some of the most important Standard Estonian words related to education. Knowing these words will help you understand and communicate better in educational settings.
* [[Language/Standard-estonian/Vocabulary/Time|Time]]
}}
* [[Language/Standard-estonian/Vocabulary/Countries|Countries]]
* [[Language/Standard-estonian/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]]
* [[Language/Standard-estonian/Vocabulary/Animals|Animals]]
* [[Language/Standard-estonian/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions|Feelings and Emotions]]
* [[Language/Standard-estonian/Vocabulary/Weather|Weather]]
* [[Language/Standard-estonian/Vocabulary/Colors|Colors]]
* [[Language/Standard-estonian/Vocabulary/Food|Food]]


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Standard Estonian Vocabulary - Education

Hi Standard Estonian learners! 😊
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.


After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: How to say Good Bye? & Health.

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
Lasteaed ['laste.aed] Kindergarten
Algkool ['alg.kool] Primary School
Gümnaasium [gümnɑ:'si.um] Secondary School
Õpetaja ['õ.pe.ta.ja] Teacher
Õpilane ['õ.pi.la.ne] Student
Koolitus ['koo.li.tus] Training
Kõrgkool ['kõrg.kool] Higher Education Institution
Magister [mɑ.gis'ter] Master's Degree
Doktoriõppe [doktori'õp.pe] Doctoral Studies
Tudeng ['tu.deng] College Student
Välismaa ['välis.maa] Foreign Country

Dialogue[edit | edit source]

Here's a dialogue between two people discussing their education:

  • Maria: Tere hommikust! Kuidas su eksamid läksid? (Good morning! How did your exams go?)
  • Jaan: Tere hommikust, Maria! Mul läks hästi, sain kõik hea hindega läbi. (Good morning, Maria! They went well, I passed all of them with good grades.)
  • Maria: See on suurepärane! Mis on su eriala? (That's great! What is your major?)
  • Jaan: Õpin meditsiini Tartu Ülikoolis. (I study medicine at the University of Tartu.)
  • Maria: Väga huvitav! Kuhu sa välismaale õppima minna sooviksid? (Very interesting! Where would you like to study abroad?)
  • Jaan: Pariisi Sorbonne'i ülikool sobiks mulle suurepäraselt. (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!

Sources[edit | edit source]

➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]


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