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Andra Kütt-Leedis is a Lecturer at Tallinn University's School of Humanities and Director of Keeleilu Erahuvikool. She holds a PhD in Linguistics from Tallinn University (2023) and specializes in child language acquisition, Estonian linguistics, and multilingualism. Her research examines how sociolinguistic factors influence language development.
Research interests include:
- First and second language acquisition in Estonian-speaking children
- Vocabulary development and assessment methodologies
- Impact of parental education and home environment on language growth
- Multilingual communication in refugee integration contexts
Her publications (24+ since 2010) predominantly analyze narrative skills, vocabulary acquisition, and sociolinguistic variables in child language. Recent works (2020-2025) emphasize bilingual assessment tools and cross-linguistic studies.
Awards and recognitions:
- Viljandi City Scholarship (2013, 2015)
- 3rd Prize, Tallinn University Student Research Competition (2016)
- Language Deed of the Year Candidate (2020)
- Tallinn University Teacher of the Year (2024)
She leads EU-funded projects supporting language integration for refugee children and develops pedagogical materials for Estonian L2 learners. No lab or student supervision details are currently available.
