This guided tour of the Opera House will give you an insight into how it operates, including backstage! Following the tour we’ll be meeting with a guest linked to the venue, who’ll be telling us about their work. This will be followed by conversation that everyone’s welcome to contribute to.   

Health safety: In organising language courses, Estonian Language Houses are guided by the current requirements put in place to stop the spread of coronavirus. Only people who present the certificate to prove that they (1) are vaccinated, (2) have been recovered from COVID-19   

The COVID certificates of all attendants will be checked at the entrance, please bring your identity document with you as well.   

The certificate can be submitted in both paper and digital form (eg from smartphone).  

Min. language level required: B2 

When: 13.12 from 17:30-19:30 

Max. no. of participants: 20 

Where: Estonia pst 4, Tallinn (www.opera.ee)  

Registreerimine:https://forms.gle/7CncmiGPwh39rYVo8

This club is open to true beginners: people just starting to learn Estonian. Through games and other fun activities, we practise the language in a relaxed atmosphere. This will help you overcome the language barrier and gain more courage to use your Estonian. Club activities take place entirely in Estonian.  

Health safety: In organising language courses, Estonian Language Houses are guided by the current requirements put in place to stop the spread of coronavirus. Only people who present the certificate to prove that they (1) are vaccinated, (2) have been recovered from COVID-19 

The COVID certificates of all attendants will be checked at the entrance, please bring your identity document with you as well.   

The certificate can be submitted in both paper and digital form (eg from smartphone).   

Min. language level required: A1 

When: 15.12 from 16:00-17:00  

Max. no. of participants: 20 

Where: Estonian Language Centre, Tallinn (‘Ookean’ room; Rävala pst 5, 6th floor) 

Contact person/organiser: Kadri Raigo (kadri.raigo@integratsioon.ee)/Elo Zobel (elo.zobel@integratsioon.ee) 

Registreerimine:https://forms.gle/X4woYUS68C4nzsYT9

This series of events is aimed at Estonian language learners who are interested in culture. Participants are introduced to some amazing art while actively learning Estonian at the same time.   They gain a broad overview of the world of art, explore exhibitions, take part in discussions on related topics and undertake tasks and activities that contribute to their learning of Estonian.   

Health safety: In organising language courses, Estonian Language Houses are guided by the current requirements put in place to stop the spread of coronavirus. Only people who present the certificate to prove that they (1) are vaccinated, (2) have been recovered from COVID-19 

The COVID certificates of all attendants will be checked at the entrance, please bring your identity document with you as well.   

The certificate can be submitted in both paper and digital form (eg from smartphone).   

Min. language level required: B1 

When: 2 December at 17:30 

Max. no. of participants: 20 

Where: Kumu (Weizenbergi 34/Valge 1, meeting in the foyer)  (https://kumu.ekm.ee/kuidas-tulla/) 

Contact person/organiser: Pille Veisserik (pille.veisserik@integratsioon.ee

Kontaktisik: Pille Veisserik   pille.veisserik@integratsioon.ee 

Registreerimine:https://forms.gle/giQ5FWtR35nXokYq7

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.  

Min. language level required: A2 only 

Participants should bring their own aprons. 

When: 6 December (edible Christmas presents) at 17:30  

Where: Estonia pst 5a (entrance from the courtyard; if you get lost, call +372 5690 1707)  

Contact person/organiser: Mari Taalmann   mari.taalmann@integratsioon.ee /Eerika Ossaar

Health safety: In organising language courses, Estonian Language Houses are guided by the current requirements put in place to stop the spread of coronavirus. Only people who present the certificate to prove that they (1) are vaccinated, (2) have been recovered from COVID-19

The COVID certificates of all attendants will be checked at the entrance, please bring your identity document with you as well.   

The certificate can be submitted in both paper and digital form (eg from smartphone).   

Registreerimine:https://forms.gle/yjctNsQ3Di6YZuQF7

Language roulette gets you practising your Estonian! Bringing people together via Zoom, it offers you the chance to chat about given topics in random groups for a pre-determined amount of time. What exactly you’ll be discussing you’ll only find out on the day! A fun, relaxed atmosphere is guaranteed. 

Min. language level required: A2 (The format is open to learners whose Estonian skills are at least at the A2 level as well as to native speakers of the language) 

When: 7.12 at 18:00 (logging in at 17:45 and starting at 18:00 on the dot!) 

Where: Zoom 

Contact person/organiser: Ave Landrat (ave.landrat@integratsioon.ee)/Mari Taalmann (mari.taalmann@integratsioon.ee) 

 (registration opens on the Friday before the scheduled session) 

The Zoom link will be sent ahead of the session to everyone registered for the event. 

Registreerimine:https://forms.gle/LMr76pDhe8BqkeSLA

These conversation classes are designed for intermediate to advanced adult learners of Estonian whose language skills already enable them to converse in the language but who need and want to hone their spoken Estonian in particular. 

Each class takes a different topic as its focus, which remains a secret right up until the class begins.  

Health safety: In organising language courses, Estonian Language Houses are guided by the current requirements put in place to stop the spread of coronavirus. Only people who present the certificate to prove that they (1) are vaccinated, (2) have been recovered from COVID-19 

The COVID certificates of all attendants will be checked at the entrance, please bring your identity document with you as well.   

The certificate can be submitted in both paper and digital form (eg from smartphone).   

Min. language level required: B1 

When: 1.12 from 13:00-14:30 

Where: Estonian Language Centre (Rävala 5, Tallinn), ‘Ookean’ room 

Max. no. of participants: 12 

Registration will close as soon as places are filled or on 29.11 at the latest. If you need to cancel, please e-mail airi.kartna@integratsioon.ee.  

Contact person/organiser: Liisi Kattago   liisi.kattago@integratsioon.ee

Registreerimine: https://forms.gle/jCfRiGsMGJxM3DaF9

This club is open to true beginners: people just starting to learn Estonian. Through games and other fun activities, we practise the language in a relaxed atmosphere. This will help you overcome the language barrier and gain more courage to use your Estonian. Club activities take place entirely in Estonian.  

Health safety: In organising language courses, Estonian Language Houses are guided by the current requirements put in place to stop the spread of coronavirus. Only people who present the certificate to prove that they (1) are vaccinated, (2) have been recovered from COVID-19  

The COVID certificates of all attendants will be checked at the entrance, please bring your identity document with you as well.   

The certificate can be submitted in both paper and digital form (eg from smartphone).   

There is no on-site testing available. 

Min. language level required: A1 

When: 1.12 and 15.12  from 16:00-17:00  

Max. no. of participants: 20 

Where: Estonian Language Centre, Tallinn (‘Ookean’ room; Rävala pst 5, 6th floor) 

Contact person/organiser: Kadri Raigo (kadri.raigo@integratsioon.ee)/Elo Zobel (elo.zobel@integratsioon.ee) 

Registreerimine:https://forms.gle/X4woYUS68C4nzsYT9

These guided tours of Tallinn churches (including St Nicholas’ Church and its museum, Holy Spirit Church and St Mary’s Cathedral) take place once a month and are entirely in Estonian. After the tour, participants can explore the church further on their own. The tours are open to adults whose mother tongue is a language other than Estonian but who speak Estonian at the B1, B2 or C1 level. Participants can hone their Estonian listening skills as the guide speaks to them and practise their spoken Estonian by asking questions and talking to other people on the tour. The church visits represent a great way to improve your Estonian while learning more about history and culture.

• Min. language level required: B1
• When and where: 26 November at 14:00 at St Nicholas’ Church (Niguliste 3)
• Max. no. of participants: 16
• Contact person/organiser: Inna Arno (inna.arno@integratsioon.ee)
• Registration:https://forms.gle/1eUyDayyWhJWRqdt6

Health safety. In organizing language courses, Estonian Language Houses are guided by the current requirements put in place to stop the spread of coronavirus. Only people who present the certificate to prove that they are vaccinated or have been recovered from COVID-19 can take part in courses and events. The COVID certificates of all attendants will be checked at the entrance, please bring your identity document with you as well. The certificate can be submitted in both paper and digital form (eg from smartphone). It is mandatory to wear a mask at the indoors event.

This creative and invigorating course will give you the chance to process your feelings and memories and open yourself up to who you truly are as you prime yourself to write, polish your self-expression skills and discover topics that inspire you. We’ll be reading, writing and discussing things together – and be very happy to do so!  

Health safety: In organising language courses, Estonian Language Houses are guided by the current requirements put in place to stop the spread of coronavirus. Only people who present the certificate to prove that they (1) are vaccinated, (2) have been recovered from COVID-19

The COVID certificates of all attendants will be checked at the entrance, please bring your identity document with you as well.   

The certificate can be submitted in both paper and digital form (eg from smartphone).  

Min. language level required: B2 

When:  25 November from 18:00-20:00 

Max. no. of participants: 10 

Where: Tallinn Creative Incubator (Veerenni 24) 

Contact person/organiser: Krista Tukk (krista.tukk@integratsioon.ee)  

Registreerimine:https://forms.gle/uKYQFPJWruDsER1K8