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.

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: 15.04 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: (01.04 at 9.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12848?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: 14.04 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: (08.04 at 9.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12477?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

Four Seasons: Spring Trip along the Onion Route A1+ (Peipsimaa)/Registration is closed

The spring trip will take us to the Onion Route once again, but this time, we will learn about jüripäev or the feast day of St. George.

While practising Estonian, we will get acquainted with old Estonian folk customs and learn what the people of Peipsi are doing in spring today.

The spring trip includes a visit to Turgi Farm, Alatskivi Castle, and the horse stables, and a small visit to Kolkja, where local residents will open buffets in their homes on that day.

  • Language level: A2+
  • Time: 29.04 from 08.00–19.00
  • Location: Onion Route in Peipsimaa. We are going to meet in front of the Estonian Language House in Narva (Linda 2, Narva) and depart from there.
  • Teacher: Marina Kolossovskaja
  • Number of participants: 30

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: 19.04 18.15-20.00
  • Location: Jõhvi Culture and Leisure Centre (Pargi 40, Jõhvi)
  • Number of participants: up to 30

Host: Olga Hodakovskaja

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12844?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.

Great Estonian things - graphics in KUMU A2+ (Tallinn)

The event is intended for language learners interested in the Estonian culture who want to improve their Estonian language skills using active learning methods while simultaneously discovering the world of art.

The exhibition Conflicts and Adaptations introduces the graphic works of the second half of the 20th century in the collections of the Estonian Art Museum, as well as their content and creation methods. In the second half of the programme, we will visit the Kumu studios, where we will learn more about graphic techniques and create our own graphic work.

  • Language level required: A2+
  • Time: 13.04 at 17.00-19.30          
  • Location: Kumu (Weizenbergi 34/Valge 1, Tallinn)
  • No of participants: 22

Contact person: Pille Veisserik

Registration: (30.03 at 9.00)  https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12841?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

Film Class A2+ (Paldiski) / CANCELED

Film Class is a short film and documentary series by Estonian film makers. Before watching the film, the participants can express their thoughts and expectations in a joint conversation.

Exercises to remind already familiar words and phrases are provided to better understand the content of the film, and there is an opportunity to discuss the topics of the film.

The Film Class provides opportunities to improve your Estonian language skills in a small and friendly environment. It is also a perfect opportunity to go new places, take on the role of a participant in situations that you have not explored before, i.e. – see the world from a different viewpoint.

  • Language level: А2-B1
  • Time: 13.04 from 17.00-20.00
  • Location: Rae 38 (fifth floor), Paldiski
  • No of participants: 16

Instructor: Tatjana Tabakina

Registration: (30.03 at 9.00)  https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12840?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

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: 13.04 at 13.00-14.30
  • Location: Aia 9a, Rummu
  • No of participants: 12

Organised by: Urve Luht

Registration: (07.04 at 9.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12562?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

Film Club A2+ (Tallinn)

The Estonian Language House Film Club is a monthly series of film nights which introduce exciting Estonian films to the audience. All films are screened in Estonian with Estonian subtitles.

Every evening, another example of a genre in the Estonian film scene is presented – we are going to watch comedies, action films, and dramas. In addition to watching the films, we are going to discuss film plots and share our thoughts. 

  • Min. language level required: A2+
  • Time: 12.04 from 17.30-20.00
  • Place: Tallinn Estonian Language House (Rävala 5, Tallinn)
  • No of participants: 30

Teachers: Margit Raias and Kadri Raigo

Registration: (29.03 at 9.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12836?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

Let’s sing together A1+ (Klooga)

We are going to sing Estonian songs from various genres, learn about the Estonian culture, and practice Estonian.

By singing together, we are going to learn Estonian folk songs, runic songs, pop songs, and learn about Estonian culture. Through the songs, we will learn Estonian vocabulary and pronunciation, have more confidence when speaking, and find new friends. From time to time, we will also play various interactive games and have quizzes.

  • Language level: A1+
  • Place: Aedlinna tee 3, Klooga
  • Time: 12.04 at 10.00-11.30 
  • No of participants: 20

Organised by: Anu Grete Oder; Inna Baranova

Registration: (30.03 at 9.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12813?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

Mängula B1-B2 (Zoom)

Mängula is an online Estonian language game event for all the foreigners who want to learn Estonian in a playful manner.

We gather once a month to play games that are designed for the Estonian language learners. In Mängula, the participants can practice Estonian in a fun way and meet the other Estonian language students around to world.

The organizer Riina Roasto is an Estonian language teacher, translator and a PhD student in Finno-Ugristics at the University of Vienna. Throughout the years of teaching Estonian in various universities and language schools in Estonia, Ukraine, Germany and France, she has discovered the advantage of using language games in the classroom. While introducing Estonian to foreigners, Riina has designed a great number of language games to ease the learning process and help the students to progress, while having fun. Currently, she is lecturing in Estonian Language and Culture at the INALCO University in Paris.

  • Min. language level required: average level group B1-B2 
  • Time: 12.04 at 18.00-19.00 
  • Place: Zoom
  • No of participants: 12

Contact person: Riina Roasto

Registration: (06.04 at 9.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12268?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