New Estonian cinema A2+ (Narva)

‘New Estonian cinema’ is a monthly series of film evenings focused on recent Estonian cinema.

The movie nights´ aim is to introduce contemporary Estonian films and improve listening, reading, and discussion skills. The screenings are preceded and followed by a free-form discussion where participants share their thoughts. 

Local title of film: Neidsaare hoo peal

Sulev Keedus’ film depicts the efforts of Neidsaar’s people to stay in touch with the earth when the world is rapidly changing around them. They have different concerns in life: loneliness, caring for animals, closeness to God and searching for treasures. Through small pictures, the viewer learns to understand life on Neidsaar and how it tries to adapt to the changes around it.

  • Language level: A2+ (The movie is in Estonian with English subtitles)
  • Lenght of the movie: 1 hour 23 minutes
  • Director: Sulev Keedus
  • Date: 26.04 from 18.00-20.00
  • Location: Narva Estonian Language House (Linda 2, Narva)
  • No of participants: 40

Teacher: Karin Trei

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12859?lang=en

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Social Club for Ukrainian War Refugees A1+ (Paldiski)

In the Estonian Social Club, we will better understand and use common phrases.

We will address important topics such as information about yourself and your family, shopping, doctor visits, work etc. While playing, we will discuss interesting topics, share recommendations about language learning and dare to make mistakes!

  • Language level: A1-A2
  • Time: 22.04 from 13.00-14.30
  • Location: Pakri Plaza (Rae 38, 5th floor, Paldiski)
  • No of participants: 12

Instructor: Signe Nõmm

Registration: (16.04 at 9.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12510?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

Friday in Library A1+ (Paldiski)

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.

  • Language level: A1+
  • Time: 21.04 from 16.00-17.30
  • Location: Lääne-Harju Library, conference room on the ground floor (Rae 38, Paldiski)
  • No of participants: 12

Organised by: Urve Luht

Registration: (15.04 at 9.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12478?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: 20.04 at 13.00-14.30
  • Location: Aia 9a, Rummu
  • No of participants: 12

Organised by: Urve Luht

Registration: (14.04 at 9.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12563?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: 19.04 at 18.00-19.00 
  • Place: Zoom
  • No of participants: 12

Contact person: Riina Roasto

Registration: (13.04 at 9.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12269?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: 19.04 at 17.00-18.00 
  • Place: Zoom
  • No of participants: 12

Contact person: Riina Roasto

Registration: (13.04 at 9.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12235?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

Narva parents’ club A2+ (Rakvere)

Parents’ Club is meant for adults and families with children who are interested in self-improvement. We will meet interesting people and participate in workshops and family events.

In autumn 2023, two state upper secondary schools are going to be opened in Narva, with a total of more than 700 pupils. The changes that students, parents, and teachers in Narva will be facing are huge. Fears run deep and expectations are high. For inspiration and to see how the new state upper secondary schools that already exist in Estonia operate, we invite parents and children to visit the Jõhvi, Tabasalu, Rakvere, and Läänemere state upper secondary schools and learn about the concepts, curricula, and life in general at these schools.

28.04 visit to the Rakvere Upper Secondary School

  • Language level: A2+
  • Time: 28.04 
  • We are going to meet in front of the Estonian Language House in Narva (Linda 2, Narva) and depart from there.
  • Number of participants: 20 (10 adults with a child aged at least 13)
  • Teacher: Darja Berestova

Registration: https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12858?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.

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: 18.04 at 15.00-16.30
  • Location: Paldiski Russian Basic School (Peetri 26, Paldiski)
  • No of participants: 16

Instructor: Tatjana Tabakina

Registration: (12.04 at 9.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12541?lang=en

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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: 18.04 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: (11.04 at 9.00 - 18.04 at 16.00) https://forms.gle/DYrAdr43Q6oj3DrV8

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: 16.04 from 10.00-11.30
  • Location: Rae 38 (second floor), Paldiski
  • No of participants: 20

Organised by: Inna Baranova, and Anu Grete Oder

Registration: (03.04 at 9.00) https://iseteenindus.integratsioon.ee/service/view/12581?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

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