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In this newsletter you can find tips for where to learn danish, both for children and adults and varying from beginners to advanced danish.
We still have 3 vacant spots for the culture shock event next week, but you also have the option to join us visiting a local club trying out the Cricket in early November or to be spooked at a Haunted house Halloween event. You can find options for free cultural events during cultural days or inspiration for fall break activities.
Also a warm welcome to the many new arrivals.
Best regards Pia and Nicole
 

Ret til ligestilling - Course for Internationals by Mentornetværk Esbjerg Varde

THE COURSE IS IN DANISH LANGUAGE

Ons 12 okt. 2022, kl. 17.00 @Esbjerg International House, Torvegade 23, Esbjerg

Tilmelding til [email protected] 


Læs mere om kurset her
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Culture Shock workshop ( 3 spots left)

Thu October 13 2022, 9 AM @Esbjerg International house, Torvegade 23, Esbjerg

Sign up to [email protected]


Train your cultural intelligence here
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Cultural days

Fri Oct 15th and Sat Oct 16th 2022 are cultural days, where you can explore art and music at many of the cultural venues. Most of the events are for free and you will find options for both children and adults.


Find events for Cultural days here
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Inspiration for fall break

Oct 14 to Oct 23 during the fall break some of the cultural institutions offer events for example concerts or art events, Esbjerg city offer Halloween events and the break also gives you a chance to explore some of the fall nature activities in Denmark such as starling magic or mushroom hunting. Following the link you will find a little inspiration for entertainment during the fall break.


FInd ideas for the fall break here
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Diwali

Sat Oct 22 2022, 11 am. @Fritidshuset, Kirkegade 51, Esbjerg

Find information on how to sign up in the invitation.


Celebrate Indian Diwali with the Indian network here
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Let’s get out and walk together!

Tues Oct 25 2022, 10AM @meet up at the ‘Men by the Sea’ sculpture (https://goo.gl/maps/k2RNeLroo6n4kEr48).

Bring your furry friends or small kids in prams as we take a stroll together.


Meet up at the ‘Men by the Sea’ sculpture
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Haunted House

Fri Oct 28 2022, 6 pm. @Esbjerg International House

Join us to be spooked, for a haunted house tour and best costume awards. Free entrance. Simply show up.


Join us for a different tour of the International house
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Rotating Leisure Cricket

Thu Nov 3 2022, 6.15 PM @Grønlandsparken 300, 6715 Esbjerg N (Indoor - in the gym)

Sign up to [email protected]


Explore club life in Denmark with us here
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Survey to help us understand your experiences

Rosi who has been an Intern at Esbjerg newcomer Service is doing a report to cover how it is like to be an international in Esbjerg Municipality. We would very much appreciate if you have 5 minutes to fill the survey. Thanks.


Let us understand your experiences here
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Danish for children 2 timer om ugen

At 2 timer om ugen (2 hours per week) children age 3 to 8 can be matched with a volunteer to learn and practise danish to expand vocabulary and pronunciation through games, tours and company. 


Let children practise danish here
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Municipal Danish at AOF Job & Dansk upon arrival

The municipality will for the first period of your stay in Denmark cover the expenses for Danish Tuition at AOF Job & Dansk, which can be used for a period of 5 years distributed with the help of a 42-month vouchers system. 

To receive an offer  please reach out to Esbjerg Jobcenter,  on email [email protected] 

For further questions about the curriculum and teaching methods at AOF Job og Dansk please contact [email protected]


For further questions about the curriculum and teaching methods please contact AOF Job og Dansk
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FOF free beginners class

This season FOF offers a free Danish class for beginners to learn vocabulary for daily life. The course will prepare you to continue to FVU Danish classes. Please contact Jette Hoffgaard Tel. 29235530, [email protected] to enroll.


Learn more about beginners danish at FOF here
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FVU Danish-reading

FVU meaning continuing adult education and is a common concept in Denmark. Several schools offer FVU Danish classes to improve your Danish skills. You will need to speak basic Danish prior to starting FVU Danish-reading. Basic level usually corresponds minimum to the first 2 modules of the municipality Danish Tuition or to being able to speak Danish freely in a dialogue.


Find a list of options for FVU Danish in Esbjerg here
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Free language cafés

Language café at the Mentor Network

When: Saturdays, 10am. - 12pm. (basic speakers and beginners) - Where: 2nd floor, Vindrosen, Exnersgade 4, 6700 Esbjerg

You do not need to register, simply show up and feel free to bring kids along. You can read more about the language café at the Mentornetwork here: www.mentoresbjerg.dk

 

Language Café at the Cross Cultural Centre

When: Thursdays 3.30 pm. to 5.30 pm. and 5.45 pm. to 7.30 pm. - Where: Kvaglundparken 18, 6705 Kvaglund (the house behind the church).

You do not need to sign up for participation, simply show up to participate. You can read more about the Language Café at the Cross Cultural Centre here: www.ftc-ribesstift.dk


Investigate options for learning danish
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FOF Danish for the citizenship test

This season FOF offers a free FVU class 3 or 4 to prepare for the citizen ship. Please contact Jette Hoffgaard Tel. 29235530, [email protected],to enroll or learn more about class 3 or 4 at FOF.


Learn more about FVU 3 and 4 at FOF here
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Covid-19 booster vaccine

The Danish Health Authority expects that the number of covid-19 infections will increase during autumn and winter. Therefore, they recommend a booster vaccination of people aged 50 years and over as well as selected risk groups.

Those age 50+ can now book a time for vaccination here: https://www.vacciner.dk

Are you below age 50, but wish for a vaccination due to your conditions you can fill in a sloemn declaration when booking a time or you can talk to your doctor, who can set up a vaccination process for you.

Read more about the autumn vaccination programme here: https://www.sst.dk/en/English/Corona-eng/Vaccination-against-covid-19

 


Book a time for vaccination here
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IT'S July

IT’S July is a new match-making platform for families in Denmark. They aim to make empowered connections with like-minded families anywhere in the world.


Find out more about IT´s july here
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