The Joys of Communication B1+ (Rummu)

The Social Club is a series of activities contributing to the Estonian language learning of adults whose mother tongue is other than Estonian, and it takes place from January to December of 2023.

It is meant for those who want to practice Estonian in a playful manner.

The Social Club, which meets in the hall of Lääne-Harju Library, brings together people from various cultural backgrounds who would like to practice Estonian in a pleasant and friendly 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.

  • Language level: B1 
  • Time: 01.02 at 13.00-14.30
  • Location: Aia 9a, Rummu
  • No of participants: 12

Organised by: Urve Luht

Registration: (26.01 at 9.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12552?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

Game night A2+(Jõhvi)

An evening where we play different games, move a lot and talk a lot.

The goal of the game night games is to improve communication between people, to stimulate creativity, to increase team cohesion and have fun together.

  • Language level: A2+
  • Time: 01.03 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/12624?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

Board Game Night (Jõhvi)

Board games are not just for kids! After a busy day, you can play fun board games and talk to each other in Estonian in a relaxed atmosphere. Social board games are a good tool for developing and maintaining logical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.

We will play various board games (Monopoly, Carcassonne, and others) and enjoy an evening in the company of Estonian language enthusiasts. The language of communication is Estonian.

  • Language level: A2+
  • Time: 16.02 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/12623?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 Ghost” is the second part of the beloved Melchior the Apothecary trilogy. After seeing an eerie ghost, a night watchman falls to his death, and several similar incidents follow. Melchior begins to investigate it, encountering a prostitute, a priest, a foreign artist, and a heretic on his path. While solving the mystery, he also tries to figure out why his lover Keterlyn breaks their engagement.

Melchior the Apothecary trilogy is based on Indrek Hargla´s novels.

  • Language level: A2+ (with Russian subtitles starting from A1)
  • Date: 22.02 from 18.00-20.00
  • Location: Narva Estonian Language House (Linda 2, Narva)
  • No of participants: 35

Teacher: Karin Trei

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12621?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 ROULETTE A2+ (via Zoom)

Language Roulette invites you to practise Estonian! We meet virtually on Zoom in the format of short conversations.

We chat in Estonian for a limited time in a random group. The topics will be clarified at the meeting. A positive and free atmosphere is guaranteed.

  • Min. language level required: A2+
  • Time: 21.02 from 18.00-19.00 (logging in at 17:45)
  • Place: Zoom. The link will be sent ahead of the session to everyone registered for the event at 16.30.
  • No of participants: 40

Contact person: Ave Landrat/ Mari Taalmann

Registration: (14.02 kell 9.00 - 21.02 kell 16.00) https://forms.gle/jkDDb2YcauzbbcZ98

LANGUAGE ROULETTE A2+ (via Zoom)

Language Roulette invites you to practise Estonian! We meet virtually on Zoom in the format of short conversations.

We chat in Estonian for a limited time in a random group. The topics will be clarified at the meeting. A positive and free atmosphere is guaranteed.

  • Min. language level required: A2+
  • Time: 07.02 from 18.00-19.00 (logging in at 17:45)
  • Place: Zoom. The link will be sent ahead of the session to everyone registered for the event at 16.30.
  • No of participants: 40

Contact person: Ave Landrat/ Mari Taalmann

Registration: (31.01 at 9.00 - 07.02 at 16.00) https://forms.gle/fpTeqmGqA3uFGgE66

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: 15.02 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/12614?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

Musical Wednesday (Narva)

We meet once a month on Wednesdays to practise Estonian through singing!

Each meeting will have its own theme. During Musical Wednesdays, we will get to know the works of a number of Estonian composers and singers, play different games, and, of course, sing both older and newer songs.

  • Language level: A2+ 
  • Time: 15.02 from 6.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m.
  • Location: Narva Estonian Language House (Linda 2, Narva)
  • Hosts: Teele Parts, Pille Maffucci
  • No of participants: 35

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12619?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

CeramESTics (Kiviõli)

A ceramics class in Estonian.

Instructor Kaie Pungas is an artist-ceramist from the Estonian Academy of Arts.

The class is perfect for language learners who are interested in ceramics and want to communicate in Estonian in a relaxed atmosphere. Estonian-speaking ceramics enthusiasts are also welcome to help the language learners.

  • Language level: A2+
  • Time: 9.02 kell 17.15-19.15
  • Location: Kiviõli School of Arts (Vabaduse 6, Kiviõli)
  • No of participants: 6-10
  • Instructor: Kaie Pungas, Signe Viilop

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12315?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: 8.02 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/12613?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