Accessory-making workshop B1+ (Pärnu)

A fun accessory-making workshop for adults. Under the guidance of a designer, you will create a unique Pea Peenar accessory – either a headdress or a bow tie.

During these hands-on activities, participants can develop their skills of listening (instruction in Estonian), speaking (asking questions, exchanging ideas) in Estonian. The activity is also suitable for more courageous language learners at the A2 level.

  • Language level: B1+
  • Time: 08.04 at 12.00-14.00
  • Location: Pärnu Maarja-Magdaleena Gild (Uus 5, Pärnu)
  • No of participants: 12

Organised by: Silja Joon (silja.joon@gmail.com)

Registration: (25.03 at 9.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12814?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

Cooking club A2+ (Tallinn)

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.

Participants should bring their own aprons.

  • Language level: A2+
  • Time: 08.03 from 13.30-16.30
  • Location: Estonia pst 5a, Tallinn (Tallinna Rahvaülikool, entrance from the courtyard)
  • No of participants: 12

Contact person: Mari Taalmann

Registration: (25.03 at 9.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12173?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: 06.04 at 13.00-14.30
  • Location: Aia 9a, Rummu
  • No of participants: 12

Organised by: Urve Luht

Registration: (31.03 at 9.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12561?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: 05.04 at 18.00-19.00 
  • Place: Zoom
  • No of participants: 12

Contact person: Riina Roasto

Registration: (31.03 at 9.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12267?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 A2-B1 (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 A2-B1 
  • Time: 05.04 at 17.00-18.00 
  • Place: Zoom
  • No of participants: 12

Contact person: Riina Roasto

Registration: (31.03 at 9.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12233?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

Sillamäe social club B1+ (Sillamäe)

The Sillamäe social club of the Estonian Language House in Narva is a perfect place to practice the Estonian language. We also talk about the events of Ida-Viru County and discuss what is happening close to home.

The social club welcomes language learners who want to overcome the communication barrier and discuss topics that are currently relevant in society: for example, switching to Estonian-language education, caring for loved ones in need, and the green transition.

  • Language level: B1, B2
  • Time: 19.04 from 4.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.
  • Location: Sillamäe Viru Library (Viru puiestee 26, Sillamäe)
  • No of participants: 30

Organiser: Sirle Sommer-Kalda (a journalist at Põhjarannik)

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12786?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.

Sillamäe social club B1+ (Sillamäe)

The Sillamäe social club of the Estonian Language House in Narva is a perfect place to practice the Estonian language. We also talk about the events of Ida-Viru County and discuss what is happening close to home.

The social club welcomes language learners who want to overcome the communication barrier and discuss topics that are currently relevant in society: for example, switching to Estonian-language education, caring for loved ones in need, and the green transition.

  • Language level: B1, B2
  • Time: 12.04 from 4.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.
  • Location: Sillamäe Viru Library (Viru puiestee 26, Sillamäe)
  • No of participants: 30

Organiser: Sirle Sommer-Kalda (a journalist at Põhjarannik)

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12785?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.

Board Game Night A2+ (Jõhvi)

Board games are not just for kids! After a busy day, you can play fun board games and talk to each other in Estonian in a relaxed atmosphere. Social board games are a good tool for developing and maintaining logical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.

We will play various board games (Monopoly, Carcassonne, and others) and enjoy an evening in the company of Estonian language enthusiasts. The language of communication is Estonian.

  • Language level: A2+
  • Time: 13.04 from 18.15-20.00
  • Location: Jõhvi Culture and Leisure Centre (Pargi 40, Jõhvi
  • Number of participants: up to 10

Host: Olga Hodakovskaja

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12809?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+ (Paldiski)

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: Rae 38 (5th floor), Paldiski
  • Time: 04.04 at 18.30-20.00 
  • No of participants: 20

Organised by: Anu Grete Oder; Inna Baranova

Registration: (21.03 at 9.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12811?lang=en

NB! Registreerimine sündmustele toimub läbi Integratsiooni Sihtasutuse iseteeninduse, kuhu saate siseneda ID-kaardi, Mobiil-ID või Smart-ID abil. Palun tutvuge iseteeninduse kasutusjuhendiga: https://integratsioon.ee/iseteenindus

LANGUAGE ROULETTE A2+ (via Zoom)

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: 04.04 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:(28.03 at 9.00 - 04.04 at 16.00) https://forms.gle/RHQhr1q6Xm5RL9hSA