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28.12.2023

We share various reading, listening, and viewing recommendations selected by our own employees. We appreciate it in advance if you let us know about your observations so we can share them with others. You can send your suggestions to press@integratsioon.ee.

Recommendations from the Integration Foundation's employees in January:

"When increasing literacy, attention must be paid to the accessibility of language learning" Read more (https://www.err.ee/1609190722/sisserande-suurendamisel-tuleb-tahelepanu-poorata-keeleoppe-kattesaadavusele)

 "The ministry does not grant a time extension for the transition to Estonian-language education" Read more (https://www.err.ee/1609203253/ministeerium-ei-anna-eestikeelsele-oppele-uleminekuks-ajapikendust)

"Interest in the year-end gathering of returnees' network was high" Read more (https://globalestonian.com/et/news/huvi-tagasipoordujate-vorgustiku-aastalopu-koosviibimise-vastu-oli-suur)

"Interview with Aiva Plauča, a teacher at the Riga Estonian School" Read more (https://globalestonian.com/et/news/intervjuu-riia-eesti-kooli-opetaja-aiva-plaucaga)

"Report on Human Rights in Estonia 2024" Read more (https://humanrights.ee/2023/12/varske-aruanne-inimoiguste-olukord-eestis-on-paranenud)

Estonian language courses at level A2 for newly arrived immigrants 

22.12.2023

We offer free Estonian language courses at level A2 to foreigners who have lived in Estonia for less than five years and acquired a temporary residence permit or primary right of residence under the normal migration procedure*. These courses last for an average of five months (150 academic hours) and take place in Estonian without a base language. To register for training at level A2, you must have completed a level A1 language course of at least 100 academic hours, either as part of the adaptation programme Settle in Estonia, at a language school, at university, or elsewhere**. Registration is open for language courses that will start in January, and take place online, in Tallinn, and in Narva: registration link.

At the end of January, we are going to open additional places of study for courses at levels A1, A2, and B1. Information about new places of study will be published on the social media account of Settle in Estonia and on the website of the Integration Foundation. 

For more information about the Estonian language learning or other adaptation-related issues, please visit the according website and contact us at info@settleinestonia.ee.

Important: 

* These courses are intended only for individuals who are in Estonia on a regular migration basis, i.e. who have been granted a temporary residence permit or primary right of residence and who have arrived in Estonia for the purpose of study or work, are joining a family member, related business, etc.

We offer separate language courses for all beneficiaries of temporary or international protection. We await all beneficiaries of temporary protection to sign up for Estonian language courses at level A1 (beginner level): registration link.

** If you have completed a level A1 language course not through the adaptation programme Settle in Estonia (e.g. through the Unemployment Insurance Fund), please send your certificate to info@settleinestonia.ee.

Thank you for adding your event to the calendar of the Cultural Diversity Year!

We will review the submitted information and provide feedback within 3 working days at the latest. If you have any questions during this period, please contact us at 2024@integratsioon.ee.

Thank you in advance for smooth cooperation!

Team of the Cultural Diversity Year

We would be grateful if you could use the visual identity of the theme year to notice, value and preserve cultural diversity. To make it as easy as possible to use the graphic design of the Cultural Diversity Year and the applications created for this purpose, we offer

> handbook of visual identity for the Cultural Diversity Year
> files with the main and additional versions of the theme year logo
> files with designs which you can customize and save for yourself at online design platform Canva: 

> a collection of images where you can find suitable photos for free use 

Linking and tagging is also welcome:
> hashtags – #kultuuririkkus #2024
> Facebook account – @kultuuririkkuseaasta
> website – kultuuririkkus.ee

If you have any questions when creating designs that have not been answered here, please submit them to 2024@integratsioon.ee.

The visual identity for the Cultural Diversity year and the according handbook are created by Estonian design agency Kala Ruudus. The work has been financed by the European Union accordingly to the rules of the public procurement.

 

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Friday in Library A2+ (Paldiski)

  • Language level required: A2+
  • Location: Tallinna eesti keele maja Rae 38, Paldiski linn, Raamatukogu
  • Time: 22.12.2023 kell 16:00 - 17:30
  • Format: Language Practice

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.

No of participants: 12

Organised by: Urve Luht

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/13704?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 Cultural Diversity Year is led by the Integration Foundation. You can get in touch with the committee of the theme year by writing to 2024@integratsioon.ee. 

Preparations for the Cultural Diversity Year, including the work of the committee, is organised by project manager Eero Raun. You can get in touch with him by calling +372 55511242 or writing to eero.raun@integratsioon.ee.

Communications manager Alena Stadnik will help with all the according questions. She is available by phone +372 5816 2318 or by e-mail alena.stadnik@integratsioon.ee.

 

 

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You can get the best overview of what is happening during the Cultural Diversity Year and how to get involved by following the Facebook account.
 
Detailed information about next month's focus, as well as new opportunities to develop cooperation and apply for support, is contained in the Cultural Diversity Year newsletter, to which you can subscribe directly to your email here.

 

 

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Here you will find ideas, suggestions and tools to help you celebrate our Cultural Diversity Year with your family, friends, co-workers and community. For example, we will share what you can do this month to keep the diversity of cultures in focus throughout the year. In addition, we will highlight where you can apply for support for your plans and download design elements.

 

 

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