This intensive program provides beginners a solid introduction to Estonian. Students who complete the course successfully will complete the equivalent of the 1^st-Year curriculum in the Department of Central Eurasian Languages at Indiana University and will reach a proficiency of Intermediate Low or better. They will be able to communicate in day-to-day situations in Estonian, will be able to read and write effectively on familiar topics, and will have a solid foundation for further study or travel. The program introduces Estonian culture through work with authentic materials and media, as well as Estonian activities and structured interactions with Estonian speakers.

Estonian is taught through the 2020 Baltic Studies Summer Institute (BALSSI), a cooperative project of the Baltic Languages Consortium and the Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies. 

BALSSI combines support for the student of Baltic languages with Baltic-focused cultural events and Baltic studies. Classes are small, intimate, and customized to help students achieve their individual academic and personal Baltic-related goals.

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Class Dates: June 8 – July 31, 2020

Class Times: ONLINE, Monday – Friday, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. & 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., eastern time

For full list of important dates: STUDENT HANDBOOK

Main Application & Scholarship Deadlines: January 31, 2020

Rolling Admissions Deadline: May 8, 2020 

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Due to COVID-19, summer 2020 Workshop classes will not be residential. Classes will be offered online.

The description below reflects the regular structure of the Workshop, which we plan to return to in 2021.

 Workshop students live in Willkie Center in air-conditioned single rooms, sharing a lounge with other students studying the same language.

On-campus dining options in the summer are limited. Indiana University Meal plans are available, but the number of cafeterias and hours of operation are limited. Most Workshop students prefer pay-as-you-go dining.