What You'll Learn as a Beginner
Forget grammar tables. As a beginner, your goal is simple: survive. Order a coffee. Say hello to your neighbor. Understand the cashier at Selver when they ask if you need a bag. That's A1 — and it's completely achievable in 2-3 months.
Every beginner lesson on Konsta.app is a real-life scenario with audio. You hear how Estonians actually talk — not the textbook version that nobody uses in real life.
Estonian A1 vs A2 — What's the Difference?
Survival Estonian. Greetings, numbers, ordering food, asking for directions, basic shopping. Short sentences, simple vocabulary. You'll sound like a tourist, but a polite one.
Daily life Estonian. Making appointments, talking to neighbors, explaining simple problems, understanding short announcements. Longer sentences, past tense, basic opinions. People stop switching to English for you.
How the Beginner Course Works
Pick a scenario. Choose from everyday situations — at the café, at the pharmacy, meeting someone new, taking the bus. Start with what you need most.
Listen to the dialogue. AI generates a natural conversation at your level with native-quality audio. Each line is a real phrase you'd hear in Estonia.
Read the translation. Every Estonian line has a translation in your language. Understand what's being said without a dictionary.
Save new words. Tap any word to save it to your vocabulary tracker. The app tracks what you've learned and what needs review.
Try a Beginner Lesson
These are real A1 lessons from the platform. Hit play and see if you can follow along.
Asking a colleague how they get to work
Asking a colleague how they get to work
Your First Estonian Words
Before you dive into lessons, here are the 10 words you'll use most as a beginner. You'll hear all of these in your first A1 lesson:
Tere — Hello (works everywhere, any time)
Aitäh — Thank you
Palun — Please / You're welcome
Jah / Ei — Yes / No
Head aega — Goodbye
Vabandust — Excuse me / Sorry
Ma ei saa aru — I don't understand
Kui palju see maksab? — How much does this cost?
Why This Course Works for Beginners
Most Estonian courses dump grammar on you first. Fourteen cases. Three vowel lengths. Consonant gradation. By chapter 3, you're overwhelmed and haven't said a single word.
This course flips that. You start speaking (well, listening and repeating) from lesson one. Grammar comes naturally through patterns you hear again and again. Your brain figures out the rules without you having to memorize tables.
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FAQ
What level is the beginner Estonian course?
The beginner course covers A1 and A2 levels (CEFR). A1 is basic survival — greetings, ordering food, asking directions. A2 is daily life — shopping, appointments, small talk.
Do I need any prior knowledge of Estonian?
No. The A1 lessons start from absolute zero. You'll begin with simple greetings and short dialogues, then build up gradually.
Is this beginner course free?
Yes, completely free. All levels from A1 to C2 are included at no cost. No trial period, no premium tier.
How is this different from textbooks?
Textbooks teach grammar rules first. This course teaches through conversations with audio. You hear real dialogues from day one, which trains your ear alongside your vocabulary.