Tag Archives: Estonian

What is the true ancient Estonian food?

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Ester Oras

Every nation and region has its own pride in the culinary field – such as a historically developed favorite or a trademark-status edible article. What would be the Estonians’ so-called “own” food? The first thing to come into most people’s … Continue reading →

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Eduardo from Mexico Adores Arvo Pärt and Eerie Estonia

Posted on December 5, 2018 by Inga Külmoja

Young philosopher and poet Eduardo Torres shares his story of falling in love with Arvo Pärt and Estonia. Continue reading →

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10 Estonian Tongue Twisters for Language Addicts

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Inga Külmoja

If you take on the challenge to learn these Estonian phrases, then you are a language addict. Continue reading →

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Kristiina Ehin: How to Explain My Language to You

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Inga Külmoja

Get to know famous Estonian author Kristiina Ehin through two of her beautiful poems. Continue reading →

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English in Estonia: The Country’s Future Lingua Franca?

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Josep Soler-Carbonell

Research fellow Josep Soler-Carbonell interviewed Estonians and Russian-speakers to find out if English could evolve into Estonia’s lingua franca. Continue reading →

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10 Estonian Tongue Twisters for Language Hackers

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Inga Külmoja

Are you a language hacker? Try learning 10 difficult but fun Estonian words and phrases. Continue reading →

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In Search of the True Estonian

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Martin Ehala

The future of being Estonian doesn’t depend solely on demographic trends, but also on our understanding of the essence of being Estonian. UT linguist Martin Ehala sheds some light on the topic. Continue reading →

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