The course starts on February 12 – and there are still spots available! You can register up until the start date, but secure your spot today.

Prerequisites

This course is for complete beginners with no prior knowledge of Swedish. You should, however, be familiar with the Latin alphabet.

Goal

The goal of this course is to help you introduce yourself, talk about everyday topics, and handle simple situations.

Content

Introducing yourself and talking about family, hobbies, and work
Everyday activities and understanding simple dialogues
Basic Swedish grammar: word order, tenses, nouns, and adjectives
Pronunciation and listening comprehension

Course structure

The lessons are primarily taught in Swedish, with English used as support when necessary. You’ll actively participate in pair and group exercises. Some preparation is expected between lessons. The group size is limited to 16 participants.

Dates and schedule

This 8-week course begins on February 12th, with 2.5-hour sessions held once a week. The final session is scheduled for April 2nd. Dates may be adjusted in agreement with the instructor and participants after the course starts.

Study material

Course materials are not included in the course fee. The course will utilize the textbook Rivstart A1+A2 Textbook (3rd Edition), specifically chapters 1-3. Please wait to purchase the book until you receive confirmation that the course will run.

Course instructor

Your teacher is experienced in teaching Swedish and has strong pedagogical skills.

Booking information

Please register at least one week before the course starts. Payment is required at the time of booking. If you have any questions, or have an international bank card and can't pay online, please contact the language department at umea@folkuniversitetet.se.

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Kursledare

Amelie Pelletier

"The best part about teaching Swedish is to see the course participants’ progress." "Det bästa med att undervisa i svenska är att se kursdeltagarnas framsteg."

I started teaching at Folkuniversitetet in 2008 and have taught many courses since then. I want my students to have fun in my courses and it is always okay to make mistakes. Much time is spent on oral exercises in pairs or smaller groups. The goal is to gain confidence in learning and using Swedish in one’s everyday life.

I have been a Swedish teacher in Sweden, The Netherlands, Latvia and France. Thanks to having lived abroad I know the challenges of integrating into another culture and learning a new language. These experiences are useful when I meet people who are new in Sweden in my courses at Folkuniversitetet.

Jag började undervisa på Folkuniversitetet 2008 och har sedan dess haft många kurser. Jag vill att mina elever ska ha roligt på mina kurser och det är alltid okej att göra misstag. Mycket tid ägnas åt muntliga övningar i par eller mindre grupper. Målet är att få självförtroende i att lära sig och använda svenska i vardagen.

Jag har varit svensklärare i Sverige, Nederländerna, Lettland och Frankrike. Tack vare att jag har bott utomlands vet jag vilka utmaningar det innebär att integreras i en annan kultur och att lära sig ett nytt språk. Dessa erfarenheter är värdefulla när jag möter personer som är nya i Sverige på mina kurser på Folkuniversitetet.