Lingvist for Bolt Drivers.
An Estonian language course made for you.
Estonian law requires all drivers to have a level of proficiency in the Estonian language. To assist with language learning, we have partnered with Lingvist.
We ask everyone to take a quick online test to confirm their current skills or get directed to a course.
Please note that to uphold the integrity of the testing process, as part of our quality assurance procedures, Bolt may verify language proficiency of drivers by contacting randomly selected drivers via phone following their completion of the language test and submission of the relevant certificate.
What is happening? Why?
We ask everyone to take a quick online test to confirm their current skills. The test evaluates your knowledge of the Estonian vocabulary needed to comfortably communicate with passengers. If you do not pass the test you will get directed to an online language course.
Course focuses on vocabulary related to communicating with passengers during rides. The aim is to teach you the needed vocabulary and phrases as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Supported languages for the test and course include Estonian, English, Ukrainian, and Russian. If your language isn't listed, choose English.
Next, take the test
Once you download the app and log in you will get an opportunity to take the test. The test evaluates your knowledge of Estonian vocabulary needed to comfortably communicate with passengers. You will receive the certificate to your email address. Please upload it to your Driver Portal.
PS! Bolt will not share your data with Lingvist. Lingvist will share your language certificate information (or failure to obtain one) with Bolt. Please read our Privacy Policy to learn how we process your personal data.
If you don't speak Estonian
or do not pass the test
You need to subscribe to the “Basic Estonian for drivers” course for €35 and you will have 3 months to finish the short course. After finishing the course you will receive the certificate to your email address. Please upload it to your Driver Portal.
PS! Bolt will not share your data with Lingvist. Lingvist will share your language certificate information (or failure to obtain one) with Bolt. Please read our Privacy Policy to learn how we process your personal data.
Ready to start?
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Go to the Lingvist for Bolt web page to download the app on your mobile device.
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Return to the web page and click "Take the test" to pass the test or start learning Estonian.
On the app you will see flashcards which test your basic knowledge of Estonian phrases and vocabulary related to ride-hailing services.
The test normally takes about 20 minutes, and you can take it only once. It is completely free of charge.
PS! Make sure you complete the test once you start it, as interrupting the test will result in an automatic fail.
How much time do I have to
complete the test and course?
You have 3 months from the moment of receiving the notification in the Bolt Driver app and letter in your e-mail inbox.
What are the consequences if the test or course is not completed within the set deadline?
Bolt reserves the right to suspend the driver’s Bolt Driver account until the required language certificate is provided, based on clauses 2.3 and 13.3 of the General Terms for Drivers. Driver can regain access once driver has submitted the language proficiency certificate through the Driver Portal.
How long can the account suspension last?
Until the driver presents the certificate about successful completion of the test or course via Driver Portal.
How long is the certificate valid
for?
The language certificate is valid for as long as you remain a Bolt Driver.
What level of Estonian language will I obtain after passing the language course?
Language course does not guarantee a language level. As a result of a language course you will obtain Estonian language basic vocabulary in order to offer rides at Bolt.
Does the certificate grant me the B1 language level of Estonian language?
The language certificate does not grant you B1 Estonian language level.
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