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New Estonian cinema A2+ (Narva)

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

In May we will show the film "Kalev"

Sports drama based on real life events depicts the journey of Kalev basketball team in the summer of 1990 before the season of the USSR championships. The Soviet Union is falling apart and Estonia is striving for independence. The team faces a difficult decision whether to compete or not. Going against society's wishes, the team's journey will be stormy. However, players and coaches have only one goal - to win!

The movie nights´ aim is to introduce contemporary Estonian films and improve 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 movies are also discussed before the screening. Each occasion also provides a specific information or worksheet.

Language level: A2+
Date: 31.05 from 18.00-20.00
Location: Narva Estonian Language House (Linda 2, Narva)
No of participants: 40

Teacher: Karin Trei

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12962?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

Cultural and sporting events promoting integration in Ida-Viru County receive national support

02.05.2023

From 3 May to 24 May, you can apply for support from the Integration Foundation for cultural and sporting events in Ida-Viru County that involve people with different language and cultural backgrounds in the Estonian cultural space.

‘Increasingly more events are taking place in Ida-Viru County, enriching both local and Estonian culture. We wish to give momentum to these developments and further support ideas that involve the people of Ida-Viru County in joint cultural and sporting events,’ said Heidy Purga, Minister of Culture.

To be eligible for state support, cultural and sports projects must organise at least three events, involve a minimum of 1,500 participants, and take place in Ida-Viru County until 31 October 2024. This year’s budget provided by the Ministry of Culture amounts to €1,000,000. The call for applications is conducted and coordinated by the Integration Foundation.

‘It is important that as many people as possible from Ida-Viru County discover new opportunities to participate in the cultural and sporting life of Estonia. We hope the support will help to create new traditional events in the region, which will strengthen communication and cooperation between the residents of Ida-Virumaa and other regions. The involvement of organisations active in Ida-Viru County in the organisation of events will contribute to this,’ explained Dmitri Moskovtsev, Director of the Integration Foundation.

A local municipality or legal person can apply for a support of 25,000–200,000 euros. The Integration Foundation accepts applications from 3 May until 24 May 2023. The terms and conditions for applying for and receiving the support can be found on the website of the Integration Foundation.

A new book for learning Estonian I Found You at Last

29.04.2023

The Integration Foundation presented the basal reader I Found You at Last prepared in cooperation between the teachers of the Estonian Language House in Narva and language learners living in different parts of Estonia. From 2 May, the online version of the new book will be available free of charge.

‘The new book tells funny and unusual stories about the language studies of language learners. The engaging stories are followed by exercises to help you better understand the cultural background of the story or some grammatical aspect of the Estonian language. For example, with the expression leibu ühte kappi panema, one can declare both where the bread was put and that the couple began to live together,‘ said the authors of the book, Marta Dolgošev and Pille Maffucci, teachers at the Estonian Language House of the Integration Foundation in Narva.

The reader was created as part of the project Let us write a book TOGETHER! of the Estonian Language House of the Integration Foundation in Narva. In the project, 70 people shared their fun misadventures while learning Estonian. Marta Dolgošev and Pille Maffucci, teachers at the Estonian Language House, worked through the stories and arranged them for the fictional characters Adam and Eve in a total of 25 different scenes.

‘The book is a support tool for advanced learners of Estonian and an enjoyable read for anyone interested in the peculiarities of the Estonian language. The texts are easier to read than fiction and intermediate and advanced learners of Estonian can use the book in addition to other study materials. Estonians, however, can learn from the stories how it is to study Estonian,’ explained Anna Farafonova, Head of the Estonian Language House of the Integration Foundation in Narva.

From 2 May, the book will be available free of charge on the website of the Integration Foundation. Print copies will be distributed to major libraries and to the language learning partners of the Integration Foundation. The book will be printed in 800 copies.

In addition to Estonian language teachers and learners, the editor Airi Broberg, methodological advisor Mare Kitsnik, artist Ragne Hoog, designer R-kontor, and printing house Tallinna Raamatutrükikoda contributed to the production of the book. On 29 April they came together at the Estonian Language House in Narva to present their joint work.

Photos: the presentation of the book I Found You at Last, which took place on 29 April at the Estonian Language House in Narva with the participation of people who contributed to the production of the book. Author: Integration Foundation/ Anastassia Kivistik. Link to download photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZEYx1FJ3bcEyFhxV9.

Language Training through physical activities A1+ (Paldiski)

Practical language training through physical activity – we are going to be active, communicate, and learn!

Language training takes place twice a month starting from September. All activities are relaxed, fun, and interesting. We are going to get to know one another, make friends, and learn Estonian together. You will not even notice learning the language as we spend time together.

Yoga classes, dance lessons, hikes, parlour games – all activities are accompanied by learning Estonian through communication and expressing yourself. We are going to meet new friends and learn Estonian!

All who are interested are welcome to join the workouts of our team, regardless of age or physical form. If you are interested, then this is an easy way to polish your Estonian skills.

Language level: A1, A2
Time: 11.06 at 10.00-11.30
Location: Rae 38 (second floor), Paldiski
No of participants: 20

Organised by: Inna Baranova, and Anu Grete Oder

Registration: (29.05 at 9.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12589?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

Friday in Library A1+ (Paldiski)

Friday in Library is a social club which brings together people from different cultural backgrounds who want to practice Estonian in a pleasant and welcoming setting.

The club is a place to get acquainted with one another, have conversations with the help of various forms of communication, play fun team games, and exchange information.

The Friday in Library events are meant for those who are still learning Estonian and who want to practice it in a playful manner. The events take place from September until December.

Language level: A1+
Time: 30.06 at 16.00-17.30
Location: Lääne-Harju Library, conference room on the ground floor (Rae 38, Paldiski)
No of participants: 12

Organised by: Urve Luht

Registration: (24.06 at 9.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12488?lang=en

Friday in Library A1+ (Paldiski)

Friday in Library is a social club which brings together people from different cultural backgrounds who want to practice Estonian in a pleasant and welcoming setting.

The club is a place to get acquainted with one another, have conversations with the help of various forms of communication, play fun team games, and exchange information.

The Friday in Library events are meant for those who are still learning Estonian and who want to practice it in a playful manner. The events take place from September until December.

Language level: A1+
Time: 16.06 at 16.00-17.30
Location: Lääne-Harju Library, conference room on the ground floor (Rae 38, Paldiski)
No of participants: 12

Organised by: Urve Luht

Registration: (10.06 at 9.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12486?lang=en

Friday in Library A1+ (Paldiski)

Friday in Library is a social club which brings together people from different cultural backgrounds who want to practice Estonian in a pleasant and welcoming setting.

The club is a place to get acquainted with one another, have conversations with the help of various forms of communication, play fun team games, and exchange information.

The Friday in Library events are meant for those who are still learning Estonian and who want to practice it in a playful manner. The events take place from September until December.

Language level: A1+
Time: 09.06 at 16.00-17.30
Location: Lääne-Harju Library, conference room on the ground floor (Rae 38, Paldiski)
No of participants: 12

Organised by: Urve Luht

Registration: (03.06 at 9.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12485?lang=en

Friday in Library A1+ (Paldiski)

Friday in Library is a social club which brings together people from different cultural backgrounds who want to practice Estonian in a pleasant and welcoming setting.

The club is a place to get acquainted with one another, have conversations with the help of various forms of communication, play fun team games, and exchange information.

The Friday in Library events are meant for those who are still learning Estonian and who want to practice it in a playful manner. The events take place from September until December.

Language level: A1+
Time: 02.06 at 16.00-17.30
Location: Lääne-Harju Library, conference room on the ground floor (Rae 38, Paldiski)
No of participants: 12

Organised by: Urve Luht

Registration: (27.05 at 9.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12484?lang=en

Day trip: exploring Hiiumaa B1+ (Pärnu) / GROUP FULL!

On a trip to Hiiumaa, you will get to know the history and culture of Estonia’s second largest island.

Our guide Annika will accompany us during the trip around the island, and the language of communication is Estonian. We will explore the Tahkuna lighthouse, the wind tower in Käina, take a quick look at Suuremõisa castle, and visit the Long House of the Hiiumaa Museum in Kärdla. We will also have lunch in Kärdla.

We will depart from Pärnu at 7.45 a.m. From 10.00 a.m. to 11.15 a.m., a ferry will take our group from Rohuküla to Heltermaa. The Heltermaa ferry will bring the group back to Rohuküla from 6.30 p.m. to 7.45 p.m., and from there, we will take a bus to Pärnu, arriving at 9.45. p.m.

The trip will develop the oral and written Estonian language skills of the participants (the guide speaks Estonian, the information materials are in Estonian) and promotes communication between people.

Language level: B1+
Time: 27.05 from 7.45-21.45
Location: we will depart from the car park of the Pärnu Central Library (Akadeemia 3, Pärnu) at 7.45 a.m.
No of participants: 20

Organised by: Silja Joon (silja.joon@gmail.com)