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How to introduce yourself in Estonian

KeelAI interface example: Introduce yourself

You do not need a long speech.

Your first step in the app

Choose one useful activity and finish a focused five-minute practice session.

You do not need a long speech. Build five sentences about your name, where you live, what you do, your interests and why you are learning. Use the practice example and follow-up questions below to turn a monologue into a conversation.

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What you can do

Example: five sentences about yourself

This is a fictional practice example, not a script to memorise. Keep the structure and use your own facts. If it feels difficult, start with the first three sentences.

  • “Minu nimi on Anna.” — My name is Anna.
  • “Ma elan Tallinnas ja töötan müüjana.” — I live in Tallinn and work as a shop assistant.
  • “Vabal ajal meeldib mulle lugeda ja jalutada.” — In my free time, I like reading and going for walks.
  • “Õpin eesti keelt, sest tahan kolleegidega eesti keeles suhelda.” — I am learning Estonian because I want to speak Estonian with my colleagues.
  • “Soovin iga päev natuke harjutada.” — I want to practise a little every day.

Continue without reading a script

Say your own version, hide the text and ask Marko for follow-up questions. Start with one sentence, then add a reason or example. This practises understanding questions, not just recalling a script.

  • “Kus sa elad?” — Where do you live? Add something you like about your town.
  • “Millega sa tegeled?” — What do you do? Mention one everyday task.
  • “Mida sulle vabal ajal teha meeldib?” — What do you like doing in your free time? Give an example.
  • “Miks sa õpid eesti keelt?” — Why are you learning Estonian? Explain your goal. These are personal-question exercises, not an official exam paper.

Quick reference

Build your own version

Compare the pattern and example, then reuse the same model in a short practice session.

Sentence starterWhat to add
Ma elan…A town in the right form: Tallinnas, Tartus.
Ma töötan… / Ma õpin…Your role or subject. Check the word form in a dictionary.
Õpin eesti keelt, sest…Your goal: for example, tahan Eestis töötada — I want to work in Estonia.

A free starting point

Find your Estonian level for free

If you have studied the language before, the free test helps you choose where to continue. The result is an estimate, not an official certificate.

FAQ

How do I start a self-introduction in Estonian?

Start with “Minu nimi on…” — “My name is…”. Then say where you live, what you do and what you enjoy. For example: “Ma elan Tallinnas. Vabal ajal meeldib mulle lugeda.” Use your own facts and practise answering questions without the text.

Is memorising a self-introduction enough for the B1 speaking exam?

No. A self-introduction is a useful start, but the speaking exam also requires understanding questions and taking part in a conversation. Practise clarification, reasons and reaching a decision together. Check Harno for the official format; KeelAI exercises are not official exam tasks.

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