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Welcome back. We hope you all had a nice and well deserved summer break. The focus in August is on International day and we hope you will all join us for a great day saturday August 12th exploring many cultures that can be found in the Esbjerg.

August and September also provide options either to meet and connect with newcomers, oldcomers and locals or to join family events or professional events exploring the Danish system and culture. Enjoy.

 

Best Regards Nicole and Pia

 

Esbjerg International day

SAT AUG 12 2023, 11AM - 4PM @Torvet, Esbjerg

This is the day when Esbjerg shows it´s diversity. Take a walk at the marketplace with 35 stalls, enjoy flavours and crafts of the world, meet international networks and explore dance, music and fashion from the many cultures present in Esbjerg.

Find the program for the stage here: https://www.esbjerg.dk/Files/Filer/Flytning%20bolig%20og%20byggeri/Tilflyttere/Program%20til%20web.png

 


Celebrate diversity in Esbjerg here
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Volunteers for Taste of the World @Esbjerg International Day

SAT AUG 12 2023 @Torvet, Esbjerg

We're looking for volunteers for Esbjerg International Community’s stands! Make a dish from your home country or culture, help sell foods or help with kids activities on the day. Sign up to volunteer at [email protected]

 


Join us for a fun day volunteering here
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Climate Fresk Workshop

THU AUG 17 2023, 5 PM @Esbjerg International House, Torvegade 23 Esbjerg

An interactive workshop run by volunteers and aimed at raising awareness and understanding about climate change. Participants will leave with concrete ideas to enable positive actions at the personal and collective level. 

Register on billetto.


Join us raising awareness about climate here
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IFSES MeetUP

TUES AUG 22 2023, 7PM @Esbjerg International House, Torvegade 23 Esbjerg

If you are a freelancer/startup/entrepreneur/self-employed with an international background or are considering to become one THIS meetUP IS FOR YOU. 

Sign up at [email protected]

 

Connect with other entrepreneurs and inspire each other here
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Flash Networking at Esbjerg Art Museum

THU AUG 31 2023, 4.30 PM @Esbjerg Art Museum, Havnegade 20, Esbjerg

A unique event of informal conversation with strangers in front of different works of art at the Esbjerg Art Musuem. During the hour, you’ll meet a new person and new artwork every 7 minutes.  No need to be an art lover nor great conversationalist to enjoy this informal activity for newcomers, oldcomers and locals.

Places are limited! Participation is free. Register on billetto.


Come solo or invite your friends/colleagues to join too. Get your ticket here
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Welcome September: Come and Dance - Swing Dance Esbjerg Youth

TUES AUG 29 2023, 7PM @Finsensgade 1, Esbjerg

Join an open house event for newcomers, targeted at age group 15-35. Simply show up.


Try out danish club life here
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Jobdating

FRI SEP 1 2023,  10 AM @Esbjerg Jobcenter, Exnersgade 33, Esbjerg

 Simply show up. Bring your CV. 

 


Meet companies looking to hire here
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Leisure fair: Clubs & Assoc´s Day - join the Newcomer Meetup or go on your own

SAT Sept 2 2023,  11 AM @Esbjerg City (we start at Esbjerg International House, Torvegade 23 Esbjerg)

Sign up for the Newcomer Meetup to [email protected]


Explore Club & Assoc´s Day with us here
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Get ready for Danish outdoor life - with BBQ

SUN Sept 3 2023, 11 AM @Esbjerg Eastern forest, Grønnegårdsvej 30C, Esbjerg Ø

Spend a day out in the open for potluck lunch, outdoor activities & tips on outdoor life in Denmark. We will bring snobrød, meat & potatoes for making food in an underground stone oven. We kindly ask you to bring a side dish or meat for the BBQ.

Sign up to [email protected]


Be outdoor with us here
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Welcome September: Esbjerg Archery DAY OF ARCHES

SUN SEP 3 2023, 12PM @Esbjerg Archery, Sønderhedevej 25, 6710 Esbjerg V

Join an open house event for newcomers. Simply show up - no need to register ahead


Try out danish club life here
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The Living Room "Hi! You are speaking to Mark ... moud!"

THU Sept 7 2023,  5 PM @Esbjerg International House, Torvegade 23 Esbjerg

This time the author Markmoud Zamzam will visit to give us his perspective on being dual-cultural, of being born and grow up in a country where you are not necessarily considered native. And about prejudice, perception and attitute. If you have not yet met Mahmoud Zamzam you will have something to look forward to. 

Sign up to [email protected]


Join us meeting new people here
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Newcomers Walk Esbjerg

SUN Sept 10 2023,  2 PM @Esbjerg Main Square/Torvet, Esbjerg

 

Please sign up ahead to [email protected]


Walk with us here
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Kids in Danish Public Schools

TUES Sept 12 2023,  4.30 PM @Esbjerg International House, Torvegade 23, Esbjerg

Sign up to [email protected]


Learn more about the culture, expectations, methods and code of conducts at Danish Public schools
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Welcome September: Postal Band of Esbjerg

WED SEP 13 2023, 7PM @Cosmos School, Skrænten 120, Esbjerg

Join an open house event for newcomers. Sign up ahead at tel. 61796949


Try out danish club life here
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International DRAGON house & Esbjerg Fantasy festival

SAT + SUN Sept 16 + 17 2023,  10AM-4PM @Esbjerg International house, Esbjerg Library & Esbjerg City

The Fantasyfestival in Esbjerg is growing every year and attracting turists from all of Denmark and neigbouring countries. We hope you will all take a walk in City and visit Esbjerg Library during the weekend to meet Monsters and other magical creatures. The International Dragon house will be the venue for Dragons and for creative workshops in English. 

Find more information about International Dragon House activities during the weekend here: https://www.esbjerg.dk/Files/Filer/Flytning%20bolig%20og%20byggeri/Tilflyttere/International%20Dragon%20House%2023.png

Day-pass to activities can be purchased oon the day either at Esbjerg Library or Esbjerg International DRAGON house.

 


Meet monsters and magical creatures here
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Newcomers walk in Ribe

SAT Sept 16 2023,  2 PM, start & end @SCT. Peders Gade 15 Ribe 

 

Please sign up ahead to [email protected]

 


Walk with us here
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Welcome September: Squash at Esbjerg Squash club

MON SEP 18 and MON SP 25 2023, 6PM @EGF Hallen, Haraldsgade 41, Esbjerg

Join an open house event for newcomers. Simply show up.


Try out danish club life here
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Career fair Esbjerg

THU SEP 21 2023,  1 PM @Esbjerg Jobcenter, Exnersgade 33, Esbjerg

 

Meet exciting companies and explore Career options. Sign up ahead here: https://www.businessesbjerg.com/da/arrangementer/karrieremesse-esbjerg-2023/


Learn more about Career options in Esbjerg
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Culture Shock workshop

TUES Sept 26 2023,  9 AM @ Esbjerg International House, Torvegade 23 Esbjerg

Sign up to [email protected]


Train your cultural intelligence here
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Welcome September: Public speaking at Esbjerg Toastmasters Club

WED SEP 27 2023, 6PM @Esbjerg Main Library, Nørregade 19, Esbjerg

Join an open house event for newcomers. Sign up ahead to [email protected]


Try out danish club life here
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Banking, buying a house and Insurance in Denmark

THU Sept 28 2023,  4.30 PM @ Danske Bank, Strandbygade 2, Esbjerg

In Coorporation with Danske Bank, Tryg forsikring and home.

Sign up to [email protected]


Learn more about the Danish system for banking, purchase of a home and insurances 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 consists of 6 modules and can be used for a period of 5 years distributed with the help of a 42-month vouchers system. You will be required to pay a deposit of DKK 2,000,00 before the lessons start. The module tuition is targeted both at oral and written Danish.

To receive an offer for the tuition or to postpone start-up (so your voucher system will not begin) please reach out to Esbjerg Jobcenter, Carol Christiansen on email [email protected] or phone +45 76 16 74 33

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

FOF is starting a free intro Danish class August 15th 2023, for those new to the Danish language. You will learn a vocabulary for daily life, and the course will prepare you to continue to FVU advanced Danish classes. Please contact Jette Hoffgaard 29235530, [email protected] for more information. 


Learn more about 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 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

 

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


Investigate options for learning danish
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Conrad Molden standup show

Get your tickets for the standup show ÆØÅ with Conrad Molden at Musikhuset Esbjerg well in advance if you plan on joining. After three sold out national tours, Conrad is back with a new standup show about this strange country he calls home.

Conrad is visiting Esbjerg on:

JAN 10 2024, 7.30 PM @Musikhuset Esbjerg (book your ticket in advance. Ticket price 250 DKK)


Ticket fee is 250 DKK. Tickets can be booked here
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