You are welcome to join our language cafes! Here you can practice your spoken Estonian in a relaxed and comfortable environment. All people, regardless of their native language, are welcome to join. Participants’ Estonian language level must be at least pre-Intermediate. Participation is free of charge!
City Center
⇒ The language café at the Südalinna Library (Estonia pst 8) takes place every Thursday at 6:00 PM in the balcony hall. Prior registration at least one day in advance is required. For more information and registration: eo@nulltln.lib.ee or 683 0920
The Estonian language café starts the new season on 09.01.2025 at 6:00 PM in the balcony hall!
⇒ The language café at Liivalaia Library (Liivalaia 40) is held every Wednesday at 5:30 PM. We welcome everyone who wants to practice Estonian. Participants must have at least a conversational level of Estonian! For more information and registration: vo@nulltln.lib.ee or 683 0960
⇒ The language café at Tondi Library (Pärnu mnt 125) takes place every Thursday at 5:00 PM. We invite people who speak Russian as their native language to practice Estonian. For more information and registration: tondi@nulltln.lib.ee or 674 8647
We are on summer vacation, we will meet again in the fall!
⇒ The language café at Torupilli Library (Gonsiori 36) is held on the first Thursday of every month at 4:30 PM. We welcome people who speak Estonian at a conversational level to practice Estonian. For more information and registration: torupilli@nulltln.lib.ee or 600 9113
The first meeting of the season is on 10.10.
Haabersti district
⇒ The language café at Nurmenuku Library (Ehitajate tee 109a) welcomes non-native Estonian speakers who want to practice Estonian in a relaxed and playful environment. All interested participants with at least conversational Estonian skills are welcome. We meet on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Wednesdays of every month at 6:00 PM.
Registration and more info: nurmenuku@nulltln.lib.ee or 683 0980
⇒ The language café at Väike-Õismäe Library (Õismäe tee 115a) is held on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month at 5:00 PM. We invite non-native Estonian speakers who want to practice Estonian in a relaxed and playful environment. The number of places may be limited. Please check the specific dates in our events calendar.
Registration: 674 0933, oismae@nulltln.lib.ee
Lasnamäe district
⇒ The language café at Paepealse Library is held online. We meet twice a month, on the first and second Saturdays at 1:30 PM. Non-native Estonian speakers with at least conversational Estonian are welcome to practice the language in a relaxed atmosphere.
Join us online via Skype: Paepealse Yritused.
Registration and more info: paepealse@nulltln.lib.ee or 632 7463
⇒ The language café at Laagna Library (Võru 11) is held twice a month, on the first and third Wednesdays at 4:30 PM. Non-native Estonian speakers with at least conversational Estonian are welcome to practice Estonian in a relaxed atmosphere.
Prior registration is required.
Registration and more info: laagna@nulltln.lib.ee or 635 0020
Mustamäe district
⇒ The language café at Männi Library (Ehitajate tee 48) is held on the first Saturday of every month at 3:00 PM.
Registration and more info: manni@nulltln.lib.ee or 653 2556
⇒ The language café at Kännukuke Library (E. Vilde tee 72) meets on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month at 3:00 PM. Participation is free!
Registration and more info: kannukuke@nulltln.lib.ee or 683 0951
⇒ The language café at Sääse Library (Sõpruse pst 186) is held on the 3rd Saturday of every month at 3:00 PM.
Registration and more info: saase@nulltln.lib.ee or 683 0990
Nõmme district
⇒ The language café at Männiku Library (Pihlaka 12) is held on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month at 12:00 PM. We welcome Estonian speakers at a conversational level.
Registration and more info: manniku@nulltln.lib.ee or 655 9718
Pirita district
⇒ The language café at Pirita Library (Metsavahi tee 19) takes place every Saturday at 11:00 AM. We welcome Estonian speakers at a conversational level.
Registration and more info: pirita@nulltln.lib.ee or 683 0955
North-Tallinn district
⇒ The language café at Pelguranna Library (Kangru 13) takes place every Saturday at 3:00 PM. The participants’ level of Estonian should be at least B1.
Registration and more info: pelguranna@nulltln.lib.ee or 683 0931
Spanish Language Café
⇒ At Liivalaia Library
The Spanish language café takes place on two Saturdays each month at 2:00 PM (exact dates can be found in our events calendar). The café is led by a library volunteer whose native language is Spanish. All are welcome to refresh their knowledge or practice what they have recently learned. A minimum language skill level of A2 is required.
More information: vo@nulltln.lib.ee or 683 0960
English Language Café
⇒ At Liivalaia Library
In the language café, all English language enthusiasts can practice their spoken English. Prior language skills at least at a conversational level are required. The language café takes place every Tuesday at 5:30 PM.
More information and registration: vo@nulltln.lib.ee or 683 0960
Children’s English Club
⇒ At Liivalaia Library
The Youth English Club meets every second and fourth Saturday at 1:00 PM and is aimed at children aged 7-12.
More information: 683 0961 or vko@nulltln.lib.ee
English Language Web Café
⇒ At Liivalaia Library
The online language café at Liivalaia Library is for adults and young people. In the café, English enthusiasts can polish their existing language skills. Prior language skills at least at a conversational level are required. The café meets on Saturdays (except the first Saturday of the month) at 11:00 AM.
Note! Pre-registration is mandatory. Only registered participants will receive a Google Meet link from the instructor.
More information and pre-registration: varya.tsotsova@nullgmail.com
English Conversation Circles
⇒ At Pääsküla Library (Pärnu mnt 480a)
The English conversation circle welcomes everyone who wants to practice English in a relaxed, friendly, and supportive environment. Participants must have at least conversational English skills. We think, listen, talk, refresh our memories, and practice together!
Meeting time: the second Wednesday of every month at 5:00 PM. In February, we meet on 12.02.
More information: paaskula@nulltln.lib.ee, tel 680 3495
Italian Language Café
⇒ At Liivalaia Library
Join the Italian language café, held twice a month on Mondays at 5:30 PM at Liivalaia Library (Liivalaia 40).
In the café, you can practice your spoken Italian in an informal setting. Prior knowledge of Italian is required.
More information and registration: 683 0960 or vo@nulltln.lib.ee
Language Club for Children “Father Mouse Hubert’s Storyroom”
⇒ At Paepealse Library (Paul Pinna 8)
We invite children aged 6-9 to practice Estonian with the help of Father Mouse Huberti while adventuring through the fairytale world of books. We meet on the third and fourth Saturdays of every month at 1:00 PM.
More information: paepealse@nulltln.lib.ee, tel 632 7463
Korean Language Café
⇒ At Liivalaia Library
We invite Korean language enthusiasts to Liivalaia Library who wish to learn Korean in a relaxed atmosphere. This is a beginner group, and we meet twice a month, on Thursdays at 5:30 PM. Check the specific meeting times in the Tallinn Libraries event calendar.
More information and registration: 683 0960 or vo@nulltln.lib.ee
French Language Café
⇒ At Liivalaia Library (Liivalaia 40)
The French language café is held on two Thursdays of every month from 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM. The café is led by a library volunteer whose native language is French. All are welcome to refresh their knowledge or practice what they have recently learned. A minimum language skill level of A2 is required. Exact dates can be found in our events calendar.
More information: 683 0960 or vo@nulltln.lib.ee
French Language Club
⇒ At Südalinna Library (Estonia pst 8)
The French language club meets every Wednesday at 6:00 PM in the main hall. We invite everyone who wants to practice their French speaking skills. The goal of the conversation meetings is to offer an opportunity to practice French in a relaxed environment. Follow the activities of the French Language Club group on Facebook.
More information: tel 683 0931
Swedish Language Conversation Circle
⇒ At Pääsküla Library (Pärnu mnt 480a)
We learn new words and expressions, get familiar with the Swedish language and culture, play word games, and listen to good Swedish music. Everyone with at least basic knowledge of Swedish is welcome.
The conversation circle takes place on the third Tuesday of every month at 4:30 PM. In February, we meet on 18.02.
More information: paaskula@nulltln.lib.ee, tel 680 3495
Võru Language Café
⇒ At Kadrioru Library (L. Koidula 12a)
The Võru language café meets on the third Thursday of every month at 5:30 PM. Participation is free.
More information: kadrioru@nulltln.lib.ee, tel 601 3420
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