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Life after coronavirus: What positive changes can emerge?

Looking on the bright side, now is an opportunity to discover new ways of thinking about how things can be done. The old reliable ways of how things have always been done either don’t or can’t apply right now, and with necessity leading to invention, novel approaches have to be found.
https://www.siliconrepublic.com/companies/coronavirus-aftermath-life-work-digital-economy?utm_source=Tech+Trends&utm_campaign=4be727fc94-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_04_17_08_23&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c7ec65939c-4be727fc94-110185481&mc_cid=4be727fc94&mc_eid=1b52139fc2

siliconrepublic.com In an effort to accentuate the positive, Elaine Burke takes a look at what good things might come of the coronavirus.

Gaming can make a better world

What if we could harness this gamer power to solve real-world problems? Jane McGonigal says we can, and explains how (2010), our Business English students recalled this lesson during the week, so I thought I would share :) https://www.ted.com/talks/jane_mcgonigal_gaming_can_make_a_better_world
Love to hear you thoughts..............

ted.com Games like World of Warcraft give players the means to save worlds, and incentive to learn the habits of heroes. What if we could harness this gamer power to solve real-world problems? Jane McGonigal says we can, and explains how.

How brands can survive and emerge from these tough times

These are unprecedented times. Life has come to a standstill; well, business certainly has. It is also a time for brands to rejuvenate their relationship with consumers. As the saying goes, ‘you may skip someone’s celebration, but you cannot skip a funeral’. Thought leaders in the world of brands have made the effort to share the sadness with those they care about and make their lives easier. https://www.financialexpress.com/brandwagon/how-brands-can-survive-and-emerge-from-these-tough-times/1931139/lite/

financialexpress.com A study by Kantar Global highlights that 77% of respondents expect their brands to be helpful in what has become “the new everyday life”

e-Estonia

Life in E - Estonia :)

Most advanced digital society in the world - Wired Magazine

Katharina Sowa: A global Easter egg hunt for solutions, born in Estonia

Solutions born in Estonia - Global Hack-the-Crisis
https://estonianworld.com/opinion/katharina-sowa-a-global-easter-egg-hunt-for-solutions-born-in-estonia/?fbclid=IwAR1NSgn23S9VjvTI4_yHYnuaYIA8_a9BRxbXxAhc7DroLpxLfG41Tt1I8vo

estonianworld.com Instead of searching for Easter eggs, more than 12,000 hackers from 98 countries came together over the Easter weekend for 48 hours to search for solutions to tackle the ongoing coronavirus crisis, Katharina Sowa, a German expat living in Tallinn, Estonia, writes.

international house of estonia (IHE) - International House of Estonia

🔹 Online consultation sessions – Career counselling 🔹

Career counselling, provided by Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund (Eesti Töötukassa), helps you make professional decisions and plan your career when you have already relocated to Estonia. Counselling comprises topics related to studies, work and choosing a specialisation.
We’ll help you gain knowledge about the Estonian labour market and provide you with tips on being more successful in your hunt for a job.
Book your free online consultation here: https://bit.ly/3cfklLj
International House of Estonia currently offers you a range of free Skype consultations – you can reach us via Facebook, by phone +372 627 9701 or email [email protected].

workinestonia.com What is it? International House of Estonia (IHE) is a cosy place in the heart of Tallinn to provide a wide range of essential information: consultation and public authority services for international newcomers in Estonia and local employers.   You can find answers to your questions regarding docume...

Elevenses with The World of David Walliams - The World of David Walliams

Kiddies online resource - audio stories in English!
David Walliams began writing children's novels in 2008, his books have been translated into 53 languages, and he has been described as "the fastest growing children's author in the UK". https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/elevenses/

worldofdavidwalliams.com Every day at 11am, you can listen one of David Walliams’ World’s Worst Children stories, so sit down, take a break, and enjoy 20ish minutes of pure fun!

Fashion revolutionaries: Katharine Hamnett

Keeping up with English studies?Online resources (video+worksheet) #citykeeltekool https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/general-english/video-zone/fashion-revolutionaries-katharine-hamnett

learnenglish.britishcouncil.org Have you heard of British fashion designer Katharine Hamnett? Watch her talking about sustainable fashion in this video.

Home | The Global Hack

During these challenging times a team originating from Estonia is hosting a global online hackathon on 9-12 April to build solutions for the socio-economic corona crisis and develop new ideas to increase resilience in the post-crisis world.
„The Global Hack“ online hackathon is expected to attract over 1 million participants from across the world, uniting both public and private sectors.
„This is a unique time when the whole world is fighting the same problem together. Online, with no borders, tech activists are building solutions in an epic rapid prototyping hackathon. It will be the biggest hackathon held, uniting humanity with purpose online at a time we are being separated physically,“ says Toomas Hendrik Ilves, President of Estonia from 2006 to 2016.
Join the movement and register your idea here: https://theglobalhack.com/ #citykeeltekool

theglobalhack.com Global hack is the biggest online hackathon in the world fighting off the crisis to battle the problems we are facing as a global society after the immediate corona crisis is over. We are bringing together world class mentors and globally talented teams to build the solutions for the better future.....

Estonian coronavirus hackathon transforms into global movement

Well done Estonia! https://news.err.ee/1072355/estonian-coronavirus-hackathon-transforms-into-global-movement #tallinn #citykeeltekool

news.err.ee The Hack the Crisis movement began in Estonia and has since reached over 40 countries and more than 100,000 participants. At the initiative of some enterprising Estonians, the IT community is expecting over one million people to participate in the Global Hack from April 9-12, a hackathon dedicated t...

Veebiseminar: Töötasu hüvitis, palk, tööaja lühendamine, sundpuhkused ja koondamised eriolukorras | Eesti Kaubandus-Tööstuskoda

This Friday 14.30, the Estonian Chamber of Commerce will host a trade and industry web seminar with advise on how to use crisis actions correctly https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=884028008777540&id=439954459851566

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A limb from Lego

Keeping up with English studies?
Online resources (video+worksheet) #citykeeltekool #tallinn://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/general-english/video-zone/a-limb-from-lego

learnenglish.britishcouncil.org It's amazing what you can build out of Lego. But … an arm?! This video shows us that anything is possible …

6 ways you can help your company culture while working remotely

6 ways you can help your company culture while working remotely - Breakfast club Tuesday anyone?
https://www.siliconrepublic.com/advice/company-culture-working-remotely

siliconrepublic.com Digital identity security firm Keyfactor gives ideas for promoting core values and culture while working remotely.

The Maths Factor : Homepage - make Carol Vorderman your child's online maths tutor

Who is up for a challenge? Learn math through English :) https://www.themathsfactor.com/
#citykeeltekool #tallinn #language #funathome #staysafe

themathsfactor.com Unlock your child's maths confidence with Carol Vorderman's maths site for 4-11 year olds. Kids can watch her maths videos, play games and practise.

How to Wash Your Hands

Keeping up with English studies?
Online resources (video+worksheet) #citykeeltekool #tallinn
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/general-english/video-zone/how-to-wash-your-hands

Hand washing is one of the most effective ways to avoid catching and spreading viruses, including the coronavirus (COV-19). Are you doing it the right way? L...

How to Keep the Party Crashers from Crashing Your Zoom Event - Zoom Blog

Zoom etiquette :)
https://blog.zoom.us/wordpress/2020/03/20/keep-the-party-crashers-from-crashing-your-zoom-event/

blog.zoom.us We love that so many people are finding Zoom to be an easy way to stay connected in this time of social distancing, school closures, and work-from-home routines. All these virtual happy hours, coffee breaks, afternoon hangs, dance practices, yoga sessions, and so many other events over Zoom — your...

Home - Storyline Online

Stoties online in English, sit back, relax & enjoy :) https://www.storylineonline.net/
#citykeeltekool #tallinn

storylineonline.net The SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Daytime Emmy nominated, Storyline Online, features celebrated actors including Viola Davis, Kristen Bell, Chris Pine, Lily Tomlin, Wanda Sykes, Kevin Costner, James Earl Jones, Betty White and more reading children’s books to inspire a love of reading in millions of ch...

Bolt launches Business Delivery service

Bolt delivery for business! https://blog.bolt.eu/en/bolt-launches-business-delivery-service/

blog.bolt.eu We’ve launched a brand-new product, Bolt Business Delivery! Offering fast, affordable and easy B2C delivery. Find out everything you need to know.

17 Working From Home Tips For Anyone Who's Not Used To Working Remotely

17 Important Tips For Anyone Who's Working From Home :)
https://www.buzzfeed.com/natashajokic1/work-from-home-hacks?utm_source=dynamic&utm_campaign=bfsharefacebook&ref=mobile_share&fbclid=IwAR0ICDxyUS3VkU8I_oPfgn0eEDcNu2IpBr9fU00rG76hpJv7knmztbRM3tw

buzzfeed.com WFH doesn't have to be an endless slog.

Why Estonia Was Poised to Handle How a Pandemic Would Change Everything

Why Estonia was poised to handle how a pandemic would change everything. Inspiring read :) https://www.newyorker.com/news/our-columnists/why-estonia-was-poised-to-handle-how-a-pandemic-would-change-everything?fbclid=IwAR0D3m4ifk5y10Anlof7uTpHQQGYxZGIlYfs8Q6p2yTj7QiSic4QGvbODAU

newyorker.com Estonians are not only effectively handling the coronavirus pandemic—they are also facing the world in which we will live after it’s over.

leveron.com

Cleveron is recruiting! Cleveron is the innovation leader in retail click & collect pickup solution companies by developing intelligent parcel lockers and robots.
leveron.com/toopakkumised/turundusassistent?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_term=edith&utm_content=turundusassistent&utm_campaign=2020_recruitment&fbclid=IwAR1wJ0OAHj6c-pOQkHVV1k_ZMd5xbfq8Uc3bFdD952zucIrCekPoo_ePLaM

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ALPA Kids - ALPA Kids - Harivad mängud lastele

At Citykeeltekool we are loving Alpa Kids for our bi-lingual kids https://alpa.ee #citykeeltekool #tallinn

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Coronavirus lockdown survival kit: a beginner’s guide to using Zoom - Independent.ie

A begineers guide to Zoom; stay active online :) If you want to join in more social activities online, or get to grips with an emerging work tool, here is a beginners’ guide to making your first group call on Zoom, together with a step-by-step illustration video. #learnfromhome ://m.independent.ie/business/technology/coronavirus-lockdown-survival-kit-a-beginners-guide-to-using-zoom-39070169.html

independent.ie By now, we’ve all heard of Zoom. People are using it remotely for yoga classes, book club meetups with their friends and other activities.

Citykeeltekool would like to say a 'Big, big thank you' to students and staff who have made the transition to 'online' studies incredibly easy and effective! We are grateful to have the opportunity to continue with our courses online in English (A1 to Business English/C1 level), Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Estonian and Russian to name a few. #learnanewlanguage #learnfromhome #tallinn #citykeeltekool

Irish 101 - Online Irish Language Course - FutureLearn

Happy St Patrick's Day everyone :)
Have you considered learning Irish - 21st Language of the EU ♧♧♧ https://www.facebook.com/449282445418073/posts/1115356178810693/
Lá fhéile pádraig sona duit :)

futurelearn.com Get an introduction to Ireland’s history and culture by learning the basics of Gaeilge (Irish Gaelic), with this online course from Dublin City University.

International Women's Club of Tallinn/ Tallinna Rahvusvaheline Naisteklubi

We wish you a Happy International Women's Day! #womensday

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Happy 'International Mother Language Day', here is a little sample of Irish Language, the 21st official language of the European Union. For more information on learning a new language, contact [email protected] #citykeeltekool

To celebrate International Mother Language Day, we'll be sharing some of our favourite and most used proverbs that capture the wit and wisdom of our ancestors 🗣️

Meil on väga hea meel välja kuulutada konkurss uute ägedate kolleegide leidmiseks 😎🕵️‍♀️🤩 Tule ja saa osa meie eduloost! 🙌
Kandideerida saad siit:
https://www.cv.ee/toopakkumine/ou-advokaadiburoo-eversheds-sutherland-ots-co/juristid-advokaadid-f4110094.html?old=1 #citykeeltekool

Meil on väga hea meel välja kuulutada konkurss uute ägedate kolleegide leidmiseks 😎🕵️‍♀️🤩 Tule ja saa osa meie eduloost! 🙌
Kandideerida saad siit:
https://www.cv.ee/toopakkumine/ou-advokaadiburoo-eversheds-sutherland-ots-co/juristid-advokaadid-f4110094.html?old=1

TED

Why You Should Learn a Second Language!
Here are 4 reasons you should learn a second language.://www.facebook.com/29092950651/posts/10163087887470652/ #citykeeltekool

Here are 4 reasons you should learn a second language.

Watch John McWhorter's full TED Talk here: http://t.ted.com/kFSS1Zk

Burnout Is About Your Workplace, Not Your People

Professional training offers opportunities for your business to expand into new markets and client segments, offering foreign language training is key for employees. Professional development courses in English at Citykeeltekool. https://hbr.org/2019/12/burnout-is-about-your-workplace-not-your-people?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter_monthly&utm_campaign=leadership_not_activesubs&referral=00206&deliveryName=DM62067
#english #learning #professional #tallinn #citykeeltekool

hbr.org Leaders create the conditions that lead to burnout — or prevent it.

Job ad - CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST, Järvevana tee 9, Full-time work, Maersk Eesti AS

https://www.cv.ee/job-ad/maersk-eesti-as/customer-service-specialist-f4100392.html?client=1%3Ffull%3D1&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=toopakkumine-maersk-eesti-as&utm_campaign=sotsiaalmeedia-pakett

cv.ee Our good client, MAERSK EESTI AS, is seeking for a new team member to fulfill the position of CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST located in JÄRVEVANA TEE 9 with working time of FULL-TIME WORK, job ad deadline is 05/03/2020. Apply now!

20 aastaga üheks Eesti tippbürooks. Eversheds Sutherland on suure rahvusvahelise haardega

Congratulations Eversheds Sutherland
https://majandus24.postimees.ee/6883871/20-aastaga-uheks-eesti-tippburooks-eversheds-sutherland-on-suure-rahvusvahelise-haardega

majandus24.postimees.ee Eversheds Sutherlandi meeskond mahtus algaastail pisikesse Seati autosse. Nüüd on mõne töötaja asemel ligi 40. Baltikumikesksest büroost on saanud rahvusvaheline tegija. Büroo tähistab 26. jaanuaril juubelit – 20. sünnipäeva.

English tops the poll of top 5 most spoken languages spoke in Europe (38%). In the European Union, there are 24 officially recognized languages and over 60 minority languages. Out of the official languages, it appears that English, French, and German have a higher status compared to other languages.There could be many reasons for this, including number of native speakers, translators available, global recognition of the language, and more. If you want to improve your language skills, talk to Citykeeltekool #fun #learning #future #citykeeltekool

City keeltekool - Keeltekool Tallinna südalinnas

What does Citykeeltekool offer students? Amongst other things (shaping the future of learning), personalised tuition resulting in positive learning experiences. Which diminishes the loss of confidence in effective communication. For more info go to www.citykeeltekool.ee #citykeeltekool

citykeeltekool.ee Keeltekool Tallinna südalinnas. Keelekursused toimuvad kaasaegsetes õpperuumides ning motiveeritud õpetajate juhendamisel.

Miks on Elisa Eesti ihaldusväärseim tööandja? | Digigeenius

https://digi.geenius.ee/blogi/elisa-blogi/miks-on-elisa-eesti-ihaldusvaarseim-tooandja/
#citykeeltekool

digi.geenius.ee Töövahendusportaali CV-Online korraldatud uuringu tulemustest selgub, et 2019. aastal oli Eesti ihaldatuim tööandja IT- ja telekommunikatsiooni ettevõte Elisa. Miks soovitakse enim just Elisas töötada, selgitavad Elisa personaliarenduse spetsialist Maarja Nilk ning personalikonsultant Keishy ...