Estonian Basic-School Estonian as a Second Language Exam case studies

The Estonian basic-school graduation examination in Estonian as a second language (eesti keel teise keelena) is the school-leaving test taken by students whose first language is not Estonian, typically at the end of the 9th grade. It certifies that the candidate can cope with everyday Estonian at the level the national curriculum expects of basic-school leavers: understanding spoken and written texts, using grammar and vocabulary accurately, producing written texts, and speaking on familiar topics. It is a school examination rather than an international language certificate, so it is normally taken through the candidate's own school, and the tasks are set nationally. Because the exam integrates several skills, preparation should be balanced rather than focused on one section. Topics on this exam: Listening comprehension, Reading comprehension, Language use: grammar and vocabulary, Writing, and Speaking. The Estonian Basic-School Estonian as a Second Language Exam case studies are 5 cases and about 2,156 words.