Added on: 2025-03-06

Eesti keele A2- ja B1-tasemel oli rekordarv eksamitegijaid

Record Number of Examinees at A2 and B1 Levels of Estonian

Nädalavahtusel algas eesti keele tasemeeksamite periood muukeelsetele elanikele. Madalama astme ehk A2 ja B1 keeletaseme testidel oli rekordarv eksamitegijaid, enim sooritajaid oli hariduse ning teeninduse elualadelt.

Last weekend, the period of Estonian language proficiency exams for non-native speakers began. The A2 and B1 level tests saw a record number of examinees, with the most candidates coming from the education and service sectors.

A2 tasemeeksamit sooritas tänavu 1206 ja B1 tasemeeksamit 807 inimest. See on sadade võrra rohkem kui möödunud aastal. B1-tasemel oli haridus ja teenindus kõige rohkem esindatud. Mõlemal juhul oli üle 200 sooritajat.

This year, 1,206 people took the A2 level exam and 807 took the B1 level exam. This is hundreds more than last year. At the B1 level, education and service sectors were the most represented. In both cases, there were over 200 examinees.

Madalamatel tasemetel on põhjuseks , ajutine kaitse või . Suhtarvuna on varasemast rohkem keeleõppijaid ka kinnipidamisasutustes. B1-tasemel käis sel korral sooritamas 37 inimest. Motiveerib ja .

At the lower levels, the reasons include international protection, temporary protection, or the expiration of work and residence permits. Proportionally, there are more language learners in detention facilities. This time, 37 people took the B1 level exam. Citizenship acquisition and job market opportunities motivate them.

Kinnipeetavad on hakanud rohkem mõtlema eesti keele õppimisele. Tänapäeval on töökohtade mitmekesisus ja töökohade vahetamine tavaline. On märgata rohkem vajadust suhelda eesti keeles eraelus ja tööl.

Detainees have started to think more about learning Estonian. Today, job diversity and changing jobs are common. There is a noticeable increase in the need to communicate in Estonian in both personal and professional life.

Hoiakud keelt õppida on muutunud positiivsemaks. Sellest aastast ei pea riik kinnipeetutele õppimise eest tasuma. Väga vähesed kinnipeetavad on loobunud õppimisest - enamik jätkab õppimist ja on motiveeritud.

Attitudes towards learning the language have become more positive. Starting this year, the state no longer has to pay for the education of detainees. Very few detainees have given up learning—most continue and are motivated.

Tallinna Pallasti ja Paekaare lasteaias on umbes 17 abiõpetajat, kes sel korral eksamil ei käinud, sest õpivad veel keelt. järgmisest aastast. Seis on õpetajatele ja abiõpetajatele keeruline, aga nad on motiveeritud.

There are about 17 assistant teachers in Tallinn's Pallasti and Paekaare kindergartens who did not take the exam this time because they are still learning the language. The B1 level will be mandatory for kindergarten assistant teachers from next year. The situation is challenging for teachers and assistant teachers, but they are motivated.

Paekaare lasteaia koridoridesse on loodud . Seal on teemaks . Vanemate rõõm on kasvanud, sest lapsed tutvustavad neile eesti keelt ja kirjandust. Lapsed kannavad eesti keelt edasi oma vanematele.

A language village has been created in the corridors of Paekaare Kindergarten. The theme is Estonian children's literature. Parents' joy has grown because children introduce them to Estonian language and literature. Children pass on Estonian to their parents.