A ceramics class in Estonian.

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: 20.10 from 17.15-19.15
• Location: Kiviõli School of Arts (Vabaduse 6, Kiviõli)
• No of participants: 6-10

Instructor: Kaie Pungas (Instructor Kaie Pungas is an artist-ceramist from the Estonian Academy of Arts)

Registration: (06.10.2022 at 09.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/11575?lang=en

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Parents whose mother tongue is Russian or another language and whose children study in a kindergarten group or school in Estonian are invited to the meetings. We share experiences on how to support children in their studies.

The goal is to encourage parents to speak in Estonian. Every meeting focuses on one topic. Participants can discuss and collaborate in groups.

• Language level: A2+
• Time: 18.10 from 5.00 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.
• Location: Kiviõli School of Arts (Vabaduse 6, Kiviõli)
• No of participants: 16
• Instructor: Signe Viilop

Registration: (04.10.2022 at 09.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/11574?lang=en

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At the event, we are going to expand our horizons and learn about topics related to economy which affect everyone. We are going to discuss purchases, income, and state taxes in Estonian.

What do people buy and how do they pay for the goods and services? Is money earned or does one’s income consist of benefits? To what extent does the state support its people? Where does a state get its funds? We are going discuss these and other topics related to market economy in Estonian.

The moderator of the meetings is Taimi Viidna. She has taught accounting and preparation of business plans to adults for 25 years and is currently employed as an accountant. She is registered as a self-employed person. Taimi has a great sense of humour and is very knowledgeable about a wide variety of topics.

• Language level: B2
• Time: 10.10 from 17.00-18.30
• Location: Rae 38, Paldiski
• No of participants: 16

Organised by: Valeria Siminko and Taimi Viidna
Registration: (27.09 at 12.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/11688?lang=en

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We are going on a day trip to Padise monastery, participate in an interactive lesson, and share our thoughts.

Padise monastery is one of the most well-known historic and cultural heritage sites in Estonia. This place with breath-taking nature has a unique and rich past with layers of history dating back centuries. The colourful history of the monastery and its mysterious inhabitants have given this area an unforgettable atmosphere.

We are going to go on a guided tour, look at medieval architecture, and take photos. We will stop by the visitors’ centre of the monastery. It has an archaeological exhibition and a fascinating and small monastic shop with a unique selection.

Afterwards, we will participate in an interactive lesson where we will talk about place names and share our thoughts.

• Language level: A2, B1, B2
• Time: 01.10 from 11.00-13.00
• Location: Padise, Lääne-Harju rural municipality / if you would like to join us, a Paldiski–Padise–Paldiski bus departs from Rae 38 at 10.30 a.m.
• No of participants: 25

Organised by: Valeria Siminko and Tatjana Tabakina
Registration: (22.09 at 16.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/11658?lang=en

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We’ll cook together, sharing skills, tips and recipes, then set the table, sit down and enjoy the food we’ve made.

At the end of each class we’ll summarise what we’ve learnt in Estonian in terms of both new words and about cooking itself. We’ll discuss what we found difficult and what exciting new discoveries we made.

The classes will be all about socialising, which will take place entirely in Estonian.

This year, the cooking classes are only open to relative beginners. Participation is on the basis of proof of vaccination. Each class will be limited to 10 participants.

Participants should bring their own aprons.

• Language level: A2 only
• Time: 31.10 from 17.30-20.30
• Location: Estonia pst 5a, Tallinn (Tallinna Rahvaülikool, entrance from the courtyard)
• No of participants: 10

Contact person: Mari Taalmann and Eerika Ossaar
Registration: (17.10 at 9.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/11779?lang=en

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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. The Film Club is going to culminate with a visit to the Estonian Film Museum together with the members of the Narva Film Club!

• Min. language level required: A2+
• Time: 26.10 from 17.30-20.00
• Place: Tallinn Estonian Language House (Rävala 5, Tallinn)
• No of participants: 30

Teachers: Margit Raias and Kadri Raigo

Registration: (17.10 at 9.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/11759?lang=en

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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: 25.10 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: (18.10 at 9.00 - 25.10 at 16.00) https://forms.gle/ap6ovDsJTMxG7gxq9

Church Friday is a series of events which support Estonian language learning for adults whose first language is not Estonian. In the course of the series, we will visit the churches of Tallinn with a tour guide and practice Estonian.

During the series, we will visit various churches in Tallinn (such as St. Nicholas’ Church (Tallinna Niguliste kirik) and Museum, St. Mary’s Cathedral (Tallinna toomkirik), St. John’s Church (Jaani kirik), Charles’s Church (Kaarli kirik), St Michael’s Church (Tallinna Rootsi-Mihkli kirik) once a month, including a guided tour. The tours are in Estonian. After the tour, the participants can explore the churches on their own. Church Friday takes place once a month on Fridays: on 23 September, 21 October, 18 November, and 16 December.

The building of St Michael’s Church was constructed in 1531 and it was used as an almshouse. After the Great Northern War, it was turned into a church for the Swedish congregation. The church, which was used as a gymnasium for weightlifters, wrestlers, etc. during the Soviet era, was restored and reconsecrated in 2002. Due to its excellent acoustics, the church is a popular concert venue. It also houses the church museum of Estonian Swedes.

One tour lasts up to 1.5 hours. The size of the group is 15–25 people.

Participants can practice listening to spoken Estonian (by listening to the tour guide) and speaking Estonian (by asking questions from the guide). Visiting various churches in the course of a tour allows adults whose first language is not Estonian practice their Estonian and raises their awareness of culture and history.

• Min. language level required: B1+
• Time: 21.10 from 14.00-15.30
• Location: St. Michael’s Church (Rüütli 9, Tallinn)
• No of participants: 25

Teacher: Inna Arno / inna.arno@integratsioon.ee
Registration: (07.10 at 9.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/11746?lang=en

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We’ll cook together, sharing skills, tips and recipes, then set the table, sit down and enjoy the food we’ve made.

At the end of each class we’ll summarise what we’ve learnt in Estonian in terms of both new words and about cooking itself. We’ll discuss what we found difficult and what exciting new discoveries we made.

The classes will be all about socialising, which will take place entirely in Estonian.

This year, the cooking classes are only open to relative beginners. Participation is on the basis of proof of vaccination. Each class will be limited to 10 participants.

Participants should bring their own aprons.

• Language level: A2 only
• Time: 22.10 from 11.00-14.00
• Location: Estonia pst 5a, Tallinn (Tallinna Rahvaülikool, entrance from the courtyard)
• No of participants: 10

Contact person: Mari Taalmann and Eerika Ossaar
Registration: (08.10 at 9.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/11748?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

Over the course of the event series, we are going to meet fascinating Estonian writers and listen to them talk about their lives and creation.

Polina Tšerkassova is an Estonian anthropologist, musician, and story teller. She combines fairy tales from various cultures with her music which is performed on rare musical instruments, such as musette, svirel, birbynė. Polina Tšerkassova has collaborated with many musical groups and created scores for the theatrical productions of the Russian Theatre and the Uus Vana Theatre. She has studied the effect that tales, sounds, and the act of listening have on people.

We are going to listen to Polina tell us a fairy tale and play rare instruments, inspiring us to tell our own tales and write and read written texts.

• Language level: B2, C1
• Time: 18.10 from 17.30-19.30
• Location: Tallinn Estonian Language House (Rävala 5, Tallinn)
• No of participants: 25

Teacher: Mari Sieberk
Registration: (04.10 at 9.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/11711?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