Language/Standard-estonian/Culture/Estonian-media-and-communication

Standard Estonian Culture → Introduction to Estonian culture → Estonian media and communication

As a Standard Estonian language teacher, I believe it is equally important to learn about the culture of a country along with its language. Estonian media and communication are important parts of the country’s culture that can provide a glimpse into the daily lives of Estonian people. In this lesson, we will discover the various media outlets and communication tools commonly used in Estonia.

Estonian Media Outlets

Estonia has a diverse range of media outlets that cater to the needs of the people. As a country with a small population, Estonian media is not as big as that of its neighboring countries like Finland, Sweden, or Russia, but it sure is a proud part of their culture. Here are some of the most popular media outlets in Estonia:

• Estonian Public Broadcasting (ERR) - a public media platform that produces TV and radio programs in Estonian, Russian, and English languages.
• Postimees - one of the oldest newspapers in Estonia, founded in 1857. It has been providing informative news to the Estonians consistently.
• Delfi - an online news portal that provides 24/7 news and other informative articles such as lifestyle, entertainment, and sports. It is the most visited online news portal in Estonia.
• TV3 - one of the largest commercial TV channels in Estonia that provides TV programs, like news, entertainment, sports, etc., in Estonian.
• ERR News - an English-language news portal that provides news about Estonia to the English-speaking world.

Estonian Communication Tools

Estonia’s communication landscape is continuously evolving and offers a variety of tools to connect with people. Some of the commonly used communication tools in Estonia are:

Mobile Phones

Mobile phones are the most common and convenient mode of communication in Estonia. Estonia has one of the highest mobile phone penetrations in the world, with more mobile phones in use than people.

Internet and Social Media

Estonia has one of the fastest internet connections globally, as the Estonian government invested heavily in the country's digital infrastructure in the '90s. The internet usage rate in Estonia is also very high, with approximately 75% of the population using it daily. Estonians are also avid users of social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Email

Email is still one of the primary means of communication in Estonia, especially when it comes to business communication.

Summary

Estonian media and communication tools offer a great insight into the country’s culture and its dynamic people. In this lesson, we have learned about the various media outlets and communication tools used in Estonia. By understanding Estonia’s media and communication culture, you will be able to understand the people and the society of Estonia better.

Standard Estonian	Pronunciation	English
avalik meedia	ah-vah-leek meh-dy-ah	public media
ajaleht	ah-yah-lehht	newspaper
uudisteportaal	oo-di-steh-pohr-tahl	news portal
kommertsTV	koh-mehrtz-tee-veh	commercial TV
mobiiltelefon	moh-bee-eel-teh-leh-fohn	mobile phone
sotsiaalmeedia	soht-see-ahl-meh-dy-ah	social media
e-post	eh-poost	email

Table of Contents - Standard Estonian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Estonian

• Alphabet and Pronunciation
• Basic Sentence Structure

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Greetings and Introductions

• Common Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Noun Cases
• Personal Pronouns

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-100
• Telling Time

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense

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Daily Activities

• Daily Routine
• Hobbies and Free Time

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjective Declension
• Adverbs

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Food and Dining

• Food and Drinks
• Eating Out

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Estonian Traditions

• Holidays and Celebrations
• Traditional Music and Dance

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Travel Phrases

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Prepositions
• Conjunctions

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At Home and Work

• Home and Furniture
• Work and Professions

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Estonian History

• Historical Overview
• Estonian Language History

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Negation and Questions

• Negation
• Question Words and Formation

Related Lessons

• Estonian nature and landmarks
• Estonian sports and leisure
• Estonian music and arts
• Estonian politics and governance
• Estonian international relations
• Famous Estonians
• Estonia Timeline
• Estonian multiculturalism and diversity
• Estonian technology and innovation
• Estonian entrepreneurship and start ups