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The Department of Applied Linguistics is focused on the practical outcome of linguistics in its work of research and teaching. We teach and study Estonian as a second and foreign language. The focal point of our teaching is courses that develop spoken and written academic Estonian and cultural knowledge. Our workgroups conduct their work in the domains of psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, language policies, multilingualism, cultural knowledge, and didactics. We also offer lifelong learning programmes and basic courses for teachers of Estonian as a second or foreign language.
Our researchers actively take part in the national-wide discussions about language policies and teaching. We conduct applied research on the Estonian language and also develop language teaching methodologies and compile teaching materials.