It’s easy to reach a plateau in your Swedish language learning when you’re at an intermediate level. At the beginning, progress often feels quick, and mastering the basics gives you confidence and motivation. Then, most learners reach a point where it feels a little harder to improve those language skills, and it’s easy to get …
When I first moved to Sweden, I immediately registered for the free language school known as SFI (Svenska för Invandrare/Swedish for Immigrants). I had a wonderful teacher who gave great suggestions for different ways we could practice on our own to learn Swedish more quickly. I was eager to learn and tried most of her …
A Comprehensive Guide to Improving Your Swedish Listening SkillsRead More »
I stood at the grocery store checkout counter and tried to appear calm while my heart pounded inside my chest. The cashier looked at me and said, “Vill du ha kvittot?” and my hopes were dashed. I had to admit that I didn’t understand and ask her if she could speak English. She was kind …
How to Improve Your Swedish Vocabulary – The Definitive GuideRead More »
Celebrations are like a window into the heart of a culture. Celebrations show what people value, how they relate to each other, and how they express themselves. Learning how to say “Happy Birthday” in Swedish means more than learning to pronounce a few key phrases. It means digging deeper into how to celebrate a Swedish …
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From greetings to transportation to shopping, there are many common Swedish phrases and expressions that are used in the course of an average day. Learning them can help you blend in with the natives in everyday situations. Read and practice these common Swedish phrases, and then follow Sven-Olof through his day to see if you …
Perhaps Maria von Trapp said it best: “When you read you begin with A, B, C.” Learning to read and write in any language begins with the basic building blocks of letters and their sounds. English speakers learning Swedish will find that the Swedish alphabet contains many familiar, recognizable friends, three new acquaintances, and a …
