Four seasons: autumn trip on the Onion Route (Peipsimaa Onion Route)/all places are booked

This year, we welcome autumn on the Onion Route, where we will also celebrate Michaelmas!

We will go on an exciting and horizon-broadening study trip, during which you can practice the Estonian language and get to know the customs and traditions of Peipsi County.

Everyone named Mihkel, Mihhail, or Michael, as well as all of their friends, are welcome to celebrate Michaelmas.

The study tour includes a visit to the Juhan Liiv Museum, the Alatskivi Manor Stables, the Peipsimaa Visitor Centre, and the Kodavere Heritage Centre, making a block printed tote bag, singing in the Kodavere language, and many other interesting and engaging activities.

  • Language level: A1+
  • Date: 01.10 at 09.00–19.00
  • Location: Peipsimaa Onion Route. Departure in front of the Estonian Language House in Narva (Linda 2, Narva)
  • No of participants: 30

Organised by: Marina Kolossovskaja

Registration: (19.09.2022 at 09.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/11524?lang=en

NB! You can register for the events through the Integration Foundation's self-service, which you can enter using an ID card, Mobile-ID or Smart-ID. Please see the user guide: https://integratsioon.ee/iseteenindus

 

Social improvisation workshops (Narva)

Embark on a hilarious improvisation journey to unleash your creative potential and overcome your fear of performing and making mistakes!

Everyone in the workshop, including our experienced instructors, is supportive and friendly. Let us learn the foundations of improvisation, enjoy the moment, silence the inner critic, and have fun in Estonian.

  • Language level: B1+
  • Date: 28.09 from 18.00-20.00
  • Location: Narva Estonian Language House (Linda 2, Narva)
  • No of participants: 30

Organiser: Julia Viirsalu

Registration: (31.08.2022 at 09.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/11475?lang=en

NB! You can register for the events through the Integration Foundation's self-service, which you can enter using an ID card, Mobile-ID or Smart-ID. Please see the user guide: https://integratsioon.ee/iseteenindus

Sillamäe social club (Sillamäe)

The Sillamäe social club of the Estonian Language House in Narva is a perfect place to practice the Estonian language. We also talk about the events of Ida-Viru County and discuss what is happening close to home.

The social club welcomes language learners who want to overcome the communication barrier and discuss topics that are currently relevant in society: for example, switching to Estonian-language education, caring for loved ones in need, and the green transition.

  • Language level: B1, B2
  • Time: Tuesday 28.09 from 4.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.
  • Location: Sillamäe Viru Library (Viru puiestee 26, Sillamäe)
  • No of participants: 30

Organiser: Sirle Sommer-Kalda (a journalist at Põhjarannik)

Registration: (31.08.2022 at 09.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/11474?lang=en

NB! You can register for the events through the Integration Foundation's self-service, which you can enter using an ID card, Mobile-ID or Smart-ID. Please see the user guide: https://integratsioon.ee/iseteenindus

New Estonian cinema (Narva)

‘New Estonian cinema’ is a monthly series of film evenings focused on recent Estonian cinema.

The series focuses mainly on the best Estonian comedy and drama films, but also features award-winning documentaries and artistic short films (BFM).

The film evenings aim to introduce contemporary Estonian films and promote listening, reading, and discussion skills. The screenings are preceded and followed by a free-form discussion where participants share their thoughts; more complex (including colloquial) expressions found in the films and the background of the films are also discussed before the screening. Each occasion also provides a specific information or worksheet.

Estonian movies are part of our cultural sphere and the film evenings at the Estonian Language House in Narva are an excellent opportunity to navigate better in this field.

We have chosen Soo (Swamp), a feature film based on a story of the same name by Oskar Luts, as the opening film of the season. This thrilling period film takes us back to 1917 and weaves a tale of both love and suspense with a unique atmosphere. In addition to the outstanding Estonian actors (Franz Malmsten, Liis Remmel, Grete Kuld, and others) and the screenplay, the score of the film, composed by the talented Mick Pedaja, is also worth noting.

  • Language level: A2+ (with Russian subtitles starting from A1)
  • Date: 21.09 from 6.00-9.00 p.m.
  • Location: Narva Estonian Language House (Linda 2, Narva)
  • No of participants: 35
  • Duration of the film: 1 h 27 min
  • Genre: romance, thriller
  • Director: Ergo Kuld

Organiser: Sandra Vellevoog

Registration: (31.08.2022 kell 09.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/11473?lang=en

NB! You can register for the events through the Integration Foundation's self-service, which you can enter using an ID card, Mobile-ID or Smart-ID. Please see the user guide:  https://integratsioon.ee/iseteenindus

Rural camp in Saaremaa

Rural camp of Narva Estonian language house in Saaremaa for adult learners whose communication language is B2 level.

Students who love nature and rural life, who are curious and ready to take part in the work and daily activities of rural entrepreneurs are welcome to the camp. Students who are motivated to develop their communication skills in Estonian and want to put this into practice in active communication in an Estonian-speaking environment are welcome.

The departure is organized by bus on Monday at 9.00 from Narva and the stop is also in Tallinn, as well as the return trip. Participation in the camp is free for students and includes both accommodation and meals during the camp.

  • Language level: B2+
  • Time: 13.-19.06 (start from 9 a.m. from Narva)
  • Location: from Narva Estonian Language House (Linda 2, Narva)
  • Additional information: Monika Sooneste (monika.sooneste@integratsioon.ee)

 

NB! You can register for the events through the Integration Foundation's self-service, which you can enter using an ID card, Mobile-ID or Smart-ID. Please see the user guide: https://www.integratsioon.ee/en/iseteenindus.

You can register for this event here: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/10411

To participate in the camp, please register for self-service and send a motivation letter to monika.sooneste@integratsioon.ee. In the motivation letter, describe why you like the countryside and why you want to go to the camp in Saaremaa.

Registration deadline is 5.06 or until places are available.

Cultural Wednesday: Rein Annik (in Narva)

The Estonian Language House invites you to a nostalgic presentation evening. Rein Annik shares his memories. We will talk about Narva in the 1930s, life during the Soviet period, as well as the rapid changes in the border town in the 1990s. The presentation is illustrated with plenty of pictures.

You are welcome to listen and discuss!

 

NB! You can register for the events through the Integration Foundation's self-service, which you can enter using an ID card, Mobile-ID or Smart-ID. Please see the user guide: https://www.integratsioon.ee/en/iseteenindus.

 

 

 

 

Language hikes - Uljaste lakes (in Ida-Virumaa) / all places are booked

In the first half of 2022, the Narva Estonian Language House will organise, in cooperation with Alutaguse Hiking Club, three language hikes in Ida-Virumaa. As a special feature, in addition to hiking, we also learn Estonian.

During the hikes, we are accompanied by a tour guide, who introduces the places on the trail in Estonian, and you have to perform various language tasks. The hike is also preceded by a short online meeting where we review the relevant vocabulary, which makes it easier to understand the tour guide. If you love fresh air, discovering beautiful and interesting places in Estonia accompanied by nice people while learning Estonian, then please register!

  • Language level: B1+
  • Date: 18.-19.06 (start on Saturday at 10 a.m., we will return on Sunday at 2 p.m.)
  • Location: from Narva Estonian Language House (Linda 2, Narva) / Uljaste
  • Subject: hiking by Kurtna lakes, rowing on SUP tables on the lake, overnight stay in Pannjärve recreation and sports center.

 

NB! You can register for the events through the Integration Foundation's self-service, which you can enter using an ID card, Mobile-ID or Smart-ID. Please see the user guide: https://www.integratsioon.ee/en/iseteenindus.

You can register for this event here: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/10330

A Day of Science 'River' (in Narva)

During ’A Day of Science’, we invite the best-known scientists in Narva to have a look at the world around us through a scientific lens. As Narva is located by a very exciting river, we will learn everything related to it and get to know the river itself – its inhabitants and those who live on the banks. The event includes lectures, workshops as well as history and nature hikes.

NB! You can register for the events through the Integration Foundation's self-service, which you can enter using an ID card, Mobile-ID or Smart-ID. Please see the user guide: integratsioon.ee/en/iseteenindus.

5.09 a.m., in the Joaoru beach house or outside out it, depending on the weather
Sunrise with Polina Tšerkassova. Instrumental and river songs in Estonian and Russian. Polina Tšerkassova is an anthropologist, musician, and storyteller, who intertwines true stories from faraway lands and fairytales with her music played on various rare instruments. Polina has been involved in music and storytelling for over 10 years, she studies the effect of stories, sounds, and listening on people, passing on the tradition of oral culture and contemporary storytelling.
Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/10396

6.15 a.m. – 7.30 a.m., at the Swedish lion near the Joaoru beach house 
Birdsong promenade with Peep Veedla in Estonian. During this promenade, we will get to know the birds living in the vicinity of the river and learn to recognise their song. Veedla, Estonia’s best-known hobby ornithologist and the author of numerous bird-themed books, has many exciting stories to tell about birds!
Registration (30 places): https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/10397

2 p.m. – 4.30 p.m., on the first-floor hall of the Joaoru beach house and near the river
Workshop by a nature photographer Jarek Jõepera with a lecture in Estonian: how to take pictures of nature with a cell phone. Jarek Jõepera is a renowned nature photographer (multiple nominee of Nature Photo of the Year, Bloodless Hunt, Sports Photo of the Year, Press Photo of the Year, etc.) and his workshop is based on everyday practice. In the workshop, we will first hear a lecture on composition, after which we will put our knowledge to use by taking pictures with our cell phones ourselves.
Registration (40 places): https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/10398

5 p.m. – 8 p.m. starting at the Narva river port by the rowing club
A ride on the river-tram Caroline with researchers, on the route Narva−Narva-Jõesuu−Narva, in Estonian. During the river-tram ride, we will hear river-related lectures from researchers.
Registration (60 places): https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/10399 (all places are booked!)

8.15 p.m., on the first-floor hall of the Joaoru beach house
A sunset concert at the Joaoru beach house. The concert will be performed by Erki Pärnoja, the Jazz Composer of the Year 2021. Come and end the Friday with beautiful music and admiring the colours of the sunset!
Registration (100 places): https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/10400 

  • It is necessary to sign up for each event separately.
  • Language level: B1+

 

Photos of the event are available here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/pHJSczQzwLzEAMnG6

Game night. Sport (in Kohtla-Järve)

Game night is intended for learners of Estonian who speak the language at least at level A2. During game night, the learners develop their communication, expression, and teamwork skills as well as their grammar and vocabulary related to the topic at hand.


NB! You can register for the events through the Integration Foundation's self-service, which you can enter using an ID card, Mobile-ID or Smart-ID. Please see the user guide: https://www.integratsioon.ee/en/iseteenindus.

Game night. Mother’s Day (in Kohtla-Järve)

Game night is intended for learners of Estonian who speak the language at least at level A2. During game night, the learners develop their communication, expression, and teamwork skills as well as their grammar and vocabulary related to the topic at hand.


NB! You can register for the events through the Integration Foundation's self-service, which you can enter using an ID card, Mobile-ID or Smart-ID. Please see the user guide: https://www.integratsioon.ee/en/iseteenindus.