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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

Communication Club ‘Interesting School’ B1+ (Paldiski)

Avatud vestlusring kõigile, kes on huvitatud koolielu küsimuste arutamisest eesti keeles.

An open Communication Club for everyone who is interested in discussing the topics of school life.

We discuss how we shape an interesting school in a whirlwind of changes and conflicts, and find cooperation opportunities.

We will focus on the different aspects of school life.

Language level: B1-B2
Time: 04.04 at 3 p.m. – 4.30 p.m.
Location: Paldiski Russian Basic School (Peetri 26, Paldiski)
No of participants: 16

Instructor: Tatjana Tabakina

Registration: (29.03 at 9.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12539?lang=en

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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: 03.04 from 17.30-20.30
Location: Estonia pst 5a, Tallinn (Tallinna Rahvaülikool, entrance from the courtyard)
No of participants: 12

Contact person: Mari Taalmann

Registration: (20.03 at 9.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12172?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

Bobbin lace making in Estonian A2+ (Kiviõli)

Together with bobbin lace master Olga Kublitskaja and local bobbin lace enthusiast Urve Hiie, we will get to know the history of bobbin lace making and lace. We will also practice the Estonian language.

Olga Kublitskaja, an internationally known bobbin lace master and trainer, will help the participants make wonderful laces. The main purpose of the classes is to encourage the participants to speak Estonian.

Language level: A2+
Time: 08.04 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Office of the Estonian Language House in Lüganuse rural municipality on the ground floor of the Kiviõli Health Centre (Keskpuiestee 36, Kiviõli)

Instructors: Olga Kublitskaja

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12343?lang=en

Mafia Game Night A2+ (Jõhvi)

Once a month, we are organising an exciting Mafia role-playing night for people interested in Estonian. During the evening, the participants will be able to communicate with each other in Estonian in a relaxed atmosphere.

This is a legendary and super fun party game, in which the citizens of a city aim to remove all mafia members from society, while the mafia aim to gain an upper hand – a situation where there are more mafia members than citizens.

The game is simple and requires no special preparation or prior practice. The game is a lot of fun and very exciting because, similarly to a poker game where people get eliminated, the Mafia players will want to try again immediately. The game of Mafia requires attention, logic, and people skills. The more you play Mafia, the more you learn about people – you will be able to tell when someone is lying. So, the game also has an educational and a psychological aspect.

Language level: A2+
Time: 06.04 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/12808?lang=en

Mokalaat B2+ (Veeb)

Mokalaat is a series of language meetings with no teachers or students – instead, everyone is both a learner and a teacher! The purpose of the Mokalaat meetings is to develop skills for public speaking and presentation.

It is done in a friendly atmosphere and it involve topics that interest everyone. Participants take turns in preparing a report on which they will make a presentation: it may be related to a job, hobby, an exciting place, or something dear to you. The crowd are active listeners, asking questions and participating in the discussion that follows the presentation.

Language level: B2-C1
Time: 24.04 at 18.00-19.30
Location: Zoom
No of participants: 25

Teacher: Pille Maffucci

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12779?lang=en

Language camps 2023 for young Estonians living abroad

14.03.2023

Youngsters with Estonian roots who live abroad are invited once again to attend language and culture camps in Estonia.

Designed for young people aged 13-18, the camps are an opportunity for them to study Estonian, get to know local Estonians their own age and learn more about the country’s culture. Among other things, they go sightseeing and on excursions and play sports together. We want young Estonians living abroad to feel a connection to their homeland and to the Estonian language.

There will be three camps offering in summer 2023:

Camp 1 will be held from 3 - 13 July for youngsters whose Estonian skills are elementary.
Camp 2 will be held from 17 - 27 July for youngsters who speak Estonian at an intermediate level.
Camp 3 will be held from 31 July - 10 August for youngsters who speak Estonian at an upper-intermediate or fluent level.

Registration for the camp will be closed 23.04.2023. Please note that registration does not guarantee a place in the camp. We will send a final confirmation of your participation in the camp by e-mail. We make a choice based on the young person's language skills, motivation, age, country of residence, time of living outside Estonia and the number of times they have been in the camp before.

Further information and the application form are available here (in Estonian).

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: 5.04 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/12784?lang=en

Small talk fair B1+ (Pärnu)

The "Small talk fair" is a playful chat group for Estonian language enthusiasts, where we will get to know each other, exchange experiences, look for answers, and play team games.

At our first meeting, we will introduce upcoming events.

Participants can develop their skills of listening (all stories are in Estonian), speaking (free-form conversation), and reading (new words, simple questions) in Estonian. The meetings have a friendly and supportive atmosphere, a fun vibe, and coffee. Also suitable for more courageous language learners at the A2 level.

Language level: B1+
Time: 01.04 kell 12.00-14.00
Location: Pärnu keskraamatukogu rippsaal (Akadeemia 3, Pärnu)
No of participants: 20

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

Registration: (18.03 at 9.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12788?lang=en

Language Training through physical activities A1+ (Paldiski)

Practical language training through physical activity – we are going to be active, communicate, and learn!

Language training takes place twice a month starting from September. All activities are relaxed, fun, and interesting. We are going to get to know one another, make friends, and learn Estonian together. You will not even notice learning the language as we spend time together.

Yoga classes, dance lessons, hikes, parlour games – all activities are accompanied by learning Estonian through communication and expressing yourself. We are going to meet new friends and learn Estonian!

All who are interested are welcome to join the workouts of our team, regardless of age or physical form. If you are interested, then this is an easy way to polish your Estonian skills.

Language level: A1, A2
Time: 02.04 from 10.00-11.30
Location: Rae 38 (second floor), Paldiski
No of participants: 20

Organised by: Inna Baranova, and Anu Grete Oder

Registration: (27.02 at 9.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12579?lang=en