Mafia Game Night A2+ (Jõhvi)

Once a month, we are organising an exciting Mafia role-playing night for people interested in Estonian. During the evening, the participants will be able to communicate with each other in Estonian in a relaxed atmosphere.

This is a legendary and super fun party game, in which the citizens of a city aim to remove all mafia members from society, while the mafia aim to gain an upper hand – a situation where there are more mafia members than citizens.

The game is simple and requires no special preparation or prior practice. The game is a lot of fun and very exciting because, similarly to a poker game where people get eliminated, the Mafia players will want to try again immediately. The game of Mafia requires attention, logic, and people skills. The more you play Mafia, the more you learn about people – you will be able to tell when someone is lying. So, the game also has an educational and a psychological aspect.

  • Language level: A2+
  • Time: 06.04 from 18.15-20.00
  • Location: Jõhvi Culture and Leisure Centre (Pargi 40, Jõhvi)
  • Number of participants: up to 10

Host: Olga Hodakovskaja

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12808?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.

 

Mokalaat B2+ (Veeb)

Mokalaat is a series of language meetings with no teachers or students – instead, everyone is both a learner and a teacher! The purpose of the Mokalaat meetings is to develop skills for public speaking and presentation.

It is done in a friendly atmosphere and it involve topics that interest everyone. Participants take turns in preparing a report on which they will make a presentation: it may be related to a job, hobby, an exciting place, or something dear to you. The crowd are active listeners, asking questions and participating in the discussion that follows the presentation.

  • Language level: B2-C1
  • Time: 24.04 at 18.00-19.30
  • Location: Zoom
  • No of participants: 25

Teacher: Pille Maffucci

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12779?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.

Language camps 2023 for young Estonians living abroad

14.03.2023

Youngsters with Estonian roots who live abroad are invited once again to attend language and culture camps in Estonia. 

Designed for young people aged 13-18, the camps are an opportunity for them to study Estonian, get to know local Estonians their own age and learn more about the country’s culture. Among other things, they go sightseeing and on excursions and play sports together. We want young Estonians living abroad to feel a connection to their homeland and to the Estonian language.

There will be three camps offering in summer 2023:

  • Camp 1 will be held from 3 - 13 July for youngsters whose Estonian skills are elementary.
  • ​​​​Camp 2 will be held from 17 - 27 July for youngsters who speak Estonian at an intermediate level.
  • Camp 3 will be held from 31 July - 10 August for youngsters who speak Estonian at an upper-intermediate or fluent level.

Registration for the camp will be closed 23.04.2023. Please note that registration does not guarantee a place in the camp. We will send a final confirmation of your participation in the camp by e-mail. We make a choice based on the young person's language skills, motivation, age, country of residence, time of living outside Estonia and the number of times they have been in the camp before.

Further information and the application form are available here (in Estonian).

Sillamäe social club B1+ (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: 5.04 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: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12784?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.

Small talk fair B1+ (Pärnu)

The "Small talk fair" is a playful chat group for Estonian language enthusiasts, where we will get to know each other, exchange experiences, look for answers, and play team games.

At our first meeting, we will introduce upcoming events.

Participants can develop their skills of listening (all stories are in Estonian), speaking (free-form conversation), and reading (new words, simple questions) in Estonian. The meetings have a friendly and supportive atmosphere, a fun vibe, and coffee. Also suitable for more courageous language learners at the A2 level.

  • Language level: B1+
  • Time: 01.04 kell 12.00-14.00
  • Location: Pärnu keskraamatukogu rippsaal (Akadeemia 3, Pärnu)
  • No of participants: 20

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

Registration: (18.03 at 9.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12788?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

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: 02.04 from 10.00-11.30
  • Location: Rae 38 (second floor), Paldiski
  • No of participants: 20

Organised by: Inna Baranova, and Anu Grete Oder

Registration: (27.02 at 9.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12579?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 Club for Ukrainian War Refugees A1+ (Paldiski)

In the Estonian Social Club, we will better understand and use common phrases.

We will address important topics such as information about yourself and your family, shopping, doctor visits, work etc. While playing, we will discuss interesting topics, share recommendations about language learning and dare to make mistakes!

  • Language level: A1-A2
  • Time: 01.04 from 13.00-14.30
  • Location: Pakri Plaza (Rae 38, 5th floor, Paldiski)
  • No of participants: 12

Instructor: Signe Nõmm

Registration: (26.03 at 9.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12507?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 A2+ (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).

FILM: Tree of eternal love

After getting his heart broken, Kiik decides to drive to the other side of Estonia with his film-maker best friend. The journey helps the young guys to understand themselves better but ALSO gets them involved in criminal activities. In addition to young talented actors, the film features several well-known ones too. A summer adventure unfolds in a light humor key and through captivating images and colour combinations.

A free-form discussion will follow the movie-watching.

  • Time: 29.03 at 6PM
  • Place: Narva Estonian Language House (Linda 2, Narva)
  • Language level: A2+ (A1 if subtitles in Russian are provided)
  • Length of the movie: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Director: Meel Paliale

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12739?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. 

 

Mokalaat B2+ (Veeb)

Mokalaat is a series of language meetings with no teachers or students – instead, everyone is both a learner and a teacher! The purpose of the Mokalaat meetings is to develop skills for public speaking and presentation.

It is done in a friendly atmosphere and it involve topics that interest everyone. Participants take turns in preparing a report on which they will make a presentation: it may be related to a job, hobby, an exciting place, or something dear to you. The crowd are active listeners, asking questions and participating in the discussion that follows the presentation.

  • Language level: B2-C1
  • Time: 10.04 at 18.00-19.30
  • Location: Zoom
  • No of participants: 25

Teacher: Pille Maffucci

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12777?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: 31.03 from 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: (25.03 at 9.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12475?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

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