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Estonian

ESCO reuse: transversal

The Estonian language. Estonian is an official and working language of the EU.

Estonian — the Estonian language. Estonian is an official and working language of the EU. ESCO classifies it as a transversal (useful across every sector) skill within language skills and knowledge.

Category: language skills and knowledge › languages Also known as: competent in Estonian, ability to comprehend spoken and written Estonian and to speak and write in Estonian

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Frequently asked questions

What is Estonian?

The Estonian language. Estonian is an official and working language of the EU.

What category of skill is Estonian?

ESCO classifies Estonian under the language skills and knowledge category, specifically in the languages subcategory.

How transferable is Estonian between industries?

ESCO tags Estonian as a transversal (useful across every sector) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is Estonian the same as competent in Estonian?

Yes — Estonian is also known as competent in Estonian, or ability to comprehend spoken and written Estonian and to speak and write in Estonian. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn Estonian?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands Estonian and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.