This cooking class and cultural evening being run in Pärnu will take Estonian language enthusiasts on a journey through the cuisines of different continents and cultures. Mediterranean cooking and culture are yours to explore! 

Over three hours, residents of Pärnu with first languages other than Estonian will get the chance to practise the national language, dive in to traditional recipes and savour exciting new flavours. 

The evening will be led by Ülle Niilisk, who has taken part in cooking classes all over the world. She has chosen the recipes especially for the event and will guide the participants in making the dishes. 

This will be accompanied by a discussion in Estonian on the links between food and culture, with new expressions being jotted down on a whiteboard for all to memorise. We will then share our thoughts as we enjoy the food. 

Min. language level required: A2 

When: 16 September from 17:00-20:00  

Max. no. of participants: 25 

Where: Kooli 6b, Pärnu 

Contact person: Silja Joon (silja.joon@gmail.com/+372 5561 5559) 

Registration:https://forms.gle/Lu7WmrjuB6SUDBMH7

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, or (3) have got negative result of PCR test (valid for 72 h) or rapid antigen test (valid for 48 h) can take part in 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).
• There is no on-site testing available.

Architecture tours support language-learning and are designed for adult students of Estonian who speak another language as their mother tongue and who are interested in architecture.

The tours showcase local architecture in Estonian and are led by guides. Those taking the tours have the chance not only to learn more about architecture but also to hone their Estonian skills. 

This tour showcases the pearls of Soviet architecture in the Estonian capital. Tours taking in new sites will be run on 22 October and 19 November. 

Recommended language level: B1 + 

Time: September 9th from 10:00 to 12:00 

Where: Meet at 10:00 in front of the academic library of Tallinn University (Rävala pst 10) 

Number of participants: up to 15 people 

Registration:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0tXN_3VzL_HicpbOD3CrkmXUgK38…

Advance registration is required. Registration will close as soon as places on the tour are filled or on September 7th at the latest. If you need to cancel, please e-mail airi.kartna@integratsioon.ee.  

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 have been vaccinated, recovered from COVID-19, or presented a negative test result can take part in events.  

The 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. 

Additional information: Liisi Kattago (liisi.kattago@integratsioon.ee) 

This event is designed for those who prefer to learn Estonian through practical application.

Together we explore the world of plants and learn how best to capture their beauty when taking pictures of them on our smartphones.

In the process, we expand our vocabulary related to photography.

Recommended language level: A2+

Time: September 8th at 17:30

Location: Tallinn Botanic Garden (Kloostrimetsa tee 52). The meeting point is by the front entrance (https://botaanikaaed.ee/kuidas-tulla)

Contact: Airi Kärtna airi.kartna@integratsioon.ee ja
Pille Veisserik pille.veisserik@integratsioon.ee

Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpNXmP25t8sT-9Xw8O9Oj3I0gVRLy…;

Health safety: In organising events, Estonian Language Houses are guided by the current requirements put in place to stop the spread of coronavirus. Only people who have been vaccinated, recovered from COVID-19, or presented a negative test result can take part in events. The 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.

Language Roulette is a series of virtual meetings coorganized by teachers and mentors of the Estonian language houses of the Integration Foundation, which brings together people who want to practice Estonian in a new format of short conversations in the Zoom environment.

Participants of the Language Roulette can chat for a limited time in Estonian on a given topic in a random group. After that, the group will be changed and a new conversation on the new topic will begin. Both language learners (starting from A2 level) and mentors who speak Estonian at the level of native speaker will participate in the conversations.

When: 10.08  Please join the meeting at 17.45 and we will start exactly at 18.00.

Where: Zoom

Registration: https://forms.gle/18trS2fRh9gmwgQy7 (registration form will be opened one week before the meeting).

We will send the Zoom meeting address to the participants after registration.

Fotografiska is an internationally recognized photography center with Stockholm roots. It is an open-minded meeting place where world-class photography, honest and delicious food and music come together. 

During the language study visit on August  11, we will get acquainted with the art of photography under the guidance of a guide, interpret the stories behind the pictures and interpret them in a discussion circle. Together we practice Estonian and create an interesting experience. 

• Location: Fotografiska Tallinn 
• Time: August 11 from 16:00 to 19:00 
• Number of participants: up to 20 people 
• Recommended language level: B1 + 
• Registration: https://forms.gle/N5tnyPRLb6TQbPEY9

All events of the Estonian language house are intended for adults and take place in Estonian! 

NB! When organizing an event, we take full account of the health and safety restrictions in force in Estonia. Please bring mask with you.  

Additional information: Pille Veisserik (pille.veisserik@integratsioon.ee) 

This excursion will be taking place on 12 August. Find out about the cultural history of what is now Telliskivi Creative City – how it was used in the past and how it’s used today – and discover the graffiti and street art covering its walls. All while practising your Estonian! 

• Where: Telliskivi Creative City (Telliskivi 60a, Tallinn) 
• When: 12 August from 16:00-17:30 (meeting in front of Reval Cafe at Telliskivi 60a at 15:50) 
• Number of participants: up to 15 people  
• Recommended language level: A2+  
• Registration:    https://forms.gle/HvQZJLgNRQsDxUgf8

Advance registration is required.  

All events of the Estonian language house are intended for adults and take place in Estonian!  

NB! When organizing an event, we take full account of the health and safety restrictions in force in Estonia.   

Additional information: Krista Tukk (krista.tukk@gmail.com) 

Join us on this excursion to the birthplace of Estonia’s best known author, Anton Hansen Tammsaare, in the village of Vargamäe in Järva County. You’ll get a guided tour (in Estonian) of the place from which the author drew his inspiration for Tõde ja õigus and see where two of the book’s characters, Andres and Pearu, came from.  

• Where: Meeting at the Estonian Language Centre in Tallinn (Rävala pst 5, 6th floor) at 9:45  
• When: Departure at 10:15, returning to the Estonian Language Centre by 17:30 
• Number of participants: up to 15 people  
• Recommended language level: A2+  
• Registration:    https://forms.gle/QsTovG8bSgJWFNPo8

Advance registration is required. Please only register if you will definitely be taking part. 

All events of the Estonian language house are intended for adults and take place in Estonian!  

NB! When organizing an event, we take full account of the health and safety restrictions in force in Estonia.   

Additional information: Krista Tukk (krista.tukk@gmail.com)   

Fotografiska is an internationally recognized photography center with Stockholm roots. It is an open-minded meeting place where world-class photography, honest and delicious food and music come together.  

On 18  August, we will be exploring modern food culture with Estonian language learners under the aegis of sustainable restaurant spokesperson Peeter Pihel. We will get to taste some seasonal delicacies and practise our Estonian.  

• Location: Fotografiska Tallinn 
• Time: August 18, 2021 from 16:00 to 19:00 
• Number of participants: up to 20 people 
• Recommended language level: B1 + 
• Registration:https://forms.gle/DtMTK2pTHPj66LFT6

All events of the Estonian language house are intended for adults and take place in Estonian! 

NB! When organizing an event, we take full account of the health and safety restrictions in force in Estonia. Please bring mask with you.  

Additional information: Pille Veisserik (pille.veisserik@integratsioon.ee) 

Noted historian Jaak Juske leads language-learners on walks through some of Tallinn’s best-known districts. Fun stories help the participants learn more about these areas, their culture and their history while giving them the chance to practise their Estonian. The excursions utilise simplified Estonian so that the stories are easier for everyone to understand and contribute to.   

On August 17, we will take a closer look at Tallinn's Old Town.  

• Place: starting from Vabaduse Square in front of St. John's Church  
• Time: 17.08.2021, 17.00 
• Language level: A2+  
• Number of participants: up to 40 people 

Registration: https://forms.gle/u27GBBCqGJAb9QUA9

 
Advance registration is required.  

All events of the Estonian language house are intended for adults and take place in Estonian!    

NB! When organizing an event, we take full account of the health and safety restrictions in force in Estonia.    

Additional information: Elo Zobel (elo.zobel@integratsioon.ee) 

Nestled in a medieval merchant’s residence in the Old Town, this institution is not only a museum showcasing the history of Tallinn but also an umbrella organisation for many of the city’s themed museums.  

Situated on Vene Street, the museum offers five floors of exhibits on the history of Tallinn from ancient times up to the restoration of Estonia’s independence. The building itself, which was renovated from 1963-1965 in order to serve as a museum, dates back to the 14th century. It attained its current appearance during restoration work carried out from 1997-2000. Alongside its exhibition space and repositories, Tallinn City Museum is also home to the umbrella organisation uniting the museum’s branches.  

An Estonian-speaking guide will be showing us around the permanent exhibition at the museum on 13 August. We will have the chance to hone our language skills by asking the guide questions and reading the information boards displayed throughout the building. 

• Where: Tallinn City Museum (Vene 17) 
• When: 13 August 2021 at 14:00 (meeting by the entrance at 13:50, with the guided tour starting at 14:00 and lasting for one hour)  
• Number of participants: up to 20 people  
• Recommended language level: B1+  
• Registration:    https://forms.gle/3KagQ48HitYQ5ZKr5

All events of the Estonian language house are intended for adults and take place in Estonian!    

NB! When organizing an event, we take full account of the health and safety restrictions in force in Estonia.    

Additional information: Inna Arno (inna.arno@integratsioon.ee)