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A1

Estonian A1: Beginner level

Estonian at A1 is where everything starts: the alphabet or first sounds, greetings, numbers and the simplest sentences. These lessons use very short texts and common words, with audio and translation so you can follow every line.

What you can do at A1

  • Greet people and introduce yourself.
  • Understand and use very common everyday words.
  • Read very short, simple texts.

About 500 words and roughly 80–100 hours of study to reach this level.

Estonian lessons for A1

Estonian A1 by topic

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Questions about Estonian at A1

What does A1 mean in Estonian?
A1 is the Beginner level of the CEFR scale, the European standard for describing language ability. First words and simple sentences.
How many Estonian words do I need for A1?
Around 500 words is a good target for A1. The number depends on the language and on which words you choose. Learn the most frequent ones first.
How long does it take to reach Estonian A1?
Roughly 80–100 hours of study in total, for an English speaker learning a language of average difficulty. Daily short sessions with content at your level work better than rare long ones.