Writing in Estonian: a task, an example and a review

You want to join an evening course. Write to the organiser: name the level, ask which days classes meet and ask the price. The short example below shows a structure; it is not a complete exam response or an official word-count requirement.

• “Tere!” — Hello. Start with a greeting.
• “Soovin osaleda B1-taseme eesti keele kursusel.” — I would like to attend a B1 Estonian course.
• “Millistel päevadel tunnid toimuvad ja kui palju kursus maksab?” — On which days are the lessons, and how much does the course cost?
• “Aitäh vastuse eest! Lugupidamisega, Anna” — Thank you for your reply. Kind regards, Anna. Then write your own version without the example.

In the official format, B1 writing lasts 35 minutes and B2 writing lasts 80 minutes. Check Harno for the task types and required length. Use the app review after making your own attempt, not instead of writing it.

• Content: have you covered every point, and is it clear what the recipient should do?
• Structure: do you have a greeting, a clear order of paragraphs and a suitable closing?
• Language: are forms, tense and address consistent? Check uncertain words in a dictionary.
• Send the text to Marko with: “Do not rewrite everything. Show three mistakes, explain them and let me correct them.” For B2, also review your arguments and how they connect.