The Integration Foundation opens registration on 5 March for the language cafés starting in spring 2026. Language cafés are a great opportunity to practice Estonian in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere together with volunteers whose native language is Estonian or whose Estonian proficiency is at least at C1 level.

How do language cafés help you learn Estonian?

At language cafés, participants can practice speaking Estonian, learn everyday vocabulary, and receive support for independent language learning. Volunteers create a natural communication environment, encourage participants to speak Estonian, help find the right words, and support participants at every step.

Language cafés take place in a supportive and relaxed environment and follow these principles:

• A language café is not a language course. Grammar is not studied in depth and there are no written exercises. The focus is on free conversation and communication.
• We speak Estonian all the time. The goal is to provide as much practice in spoken communication as possible.
• Mistakes are welcome. There is no need to worry about making mistakes – practice is the fastest way to learn.
• Conversation topics are engaging. Participants talk about everyday life, travel, hobbies, work, family, and many other topics.

Who can participate?

All adult Estonian language learners, i.e. long-term residents, returnees, and newly arrived immigrants, whose language proficiency level is A2 or B1.

Those who did not participate in a language café in 2025 are also welcome to join.

Where will the language cafés take place?

In 2026, language cafés will take place in several cities and regions across Estonia:

• Lasnamäe district
• Mustamäe district
• Põhja-Tallinn district
• Tallinn City Centre
• Tartu
• Pärnu
• Narva-Jõesuu
• Narva
• Jõhvi
• Aseri

How to register?

You can choose a suitable language café and register through the Integration Foundation’s self-service portal. Detailed information about open and upcoming language cafés will also be published there.

ESF+ project No. 2021–2027.4.07.23-0006 “Activities Supporting Estonian Language Learning and Civic Education”, sub-activity 3.4.4.1 “Development and provision of a language practice environment and supporting solutions aimed at acquiring language learning.”

We offer free language courses and training courses on the Constitution and the Citizenship Act for people who wish to become Estonian citizens. This year, we will be organising information sessions to introduce our services in more detail and answer questions from interested parties.

Upcoming Info Sessions:

• February 18 at 10:00 (online, in English). Registration is OPEN in self-service.
• March 18 at 10:00 (online, in Russian). Registration is OPEN in self-service.
• April 2 at 10:00 (online, in English). Registration is OPEN in self-service.
• May 14 at 10:00 (online, in Russian). Registration is OPEN in self-service.
• June 3  at 10:00 (online, in English). Registration opens on 2 April at 11:00 in self-service.

If you are not yet a user of our self-service environment, please first create your profile at the following link:
https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/

You can learn more about language learning to apply for Estonian citizenship at:
https://integratsioon.ee/en/language-exam

You can read more about training courses on the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia and the Citizenship Act at:
https://integratsioon.ee/en/citizenship-exam

All those who sign up for the information session will receive all the information and materials also by email, whether they attended or not. 

Integration Foundation invites adult residents of Estonia from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds to participate in programmes starting in March and taking place in Tallinn, Tartu and Pärnu. The programmes offer an opportunity to develop Estonian language skills through real-life communication and to gain a deeper understanding of Estonian culture and traditions.

The programme includes:

• workshops and discussions (a total of 20 academic hours), where we talk about life and culture in Estonia;
• joint study visits (a total of five visits), during which we will visit museums, exhibitions and take part in guided tours.

Where and when?

Meetings and study visits take place on weekday evenings or at weekends, so you can participate alongside work or studies.

In Harju County:
We will visit Tallinna Botaanikaaed, Eesti Vabaõhumuuseum, Energia Avastuskeskus and Viikingite küla.

In Tartu:
We will explore Eesti Rahva Muuseum, Palamuse Muuseum, TYPA trüki- ja paberikunstikeskus and Eesti Spordi- ja Olümpiamuuseum.

In Pärnu:
We will get to know the history and stories of the city at Pärnu Muuseum, Koidula Muuseum and Punane Torn.

The programmes are delivered by the partners of Integratsiooni Sihtasutus - Targa Eesti Instituut OÜ and ImmiSchool – Uusimmigrantide Koolituskeskus OÜ.

Tartu Group

21.03.2026 at 10:00 – 26.04.2026 at 12:30

Provider: Targa Eesti Instituut OÜ (Janus Paurman)

Location: Vanemuise 6, Tartu

Register HERE

Tallinn Groups

Tallinn

23.03.2026 at 17:00 – 23.05.2026 at 13:15

Provider: ImmiSchool – Uusimmigrantide Koolituskeskus OÜ (Ülle Rannut)

Location: Jõe tn 2, 4th floor, room 14, Tallinn

Register HERE

25.03.2026 at 17:00 – 23.05.2026 at 13:15

Provider: ImmiSchool – Uusimmigrantide Koolituskeskus OÜ (Ülle Rannut)

Location: Jõe tn 2, 4th floor, room 14, Tallinn

Register HERE

27.03.2026 at 17:00 – 23.05.2026 at 13:15

Provider: ImmiSchool – Uusimmigrantide Koolituskeskus OÜ (Ülle Rannut)

Location: Jõe tn 2, 4th floor, room 14, Tallinn

Register HERE

Pärnu

28.03.2026 at 10:00 – 19.04.2026 at 11:30

Provider: Targa Eesti Instituut OÜ (Janus Paurman)

Location: J. V. Jannseni 37, Pärnu

Register HERE

The activities have been co-financed by the Swiss Confederation to reduce economic and social disparities in the European Union. The Swiss-Estonian cooperation programme supports activities that help people of different nationalities and linguistic backgrounds to better integrate into Estonian society. The programme aims to foster a feeling of unity and provide opportunities for participating in cultural and educational activities. Support is provided, for example, for learning Estonian, getting to know Estonian culture, developing digital services and volunteering, and events that bring together people from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds. The activities of the programme help participants to better understand life in Estonia and find their place in society. The programme is implemented by the Ministry of Culture in cooperation with the Integration Foundation and other partners.