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 6-week course begins on February 12th, with 1.5-hour sessions held once a week. The final session is scheduled for March 26th with a pause in classes in week 10 for spring break. 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.
Kursledare
Mats Norrgård
"För mig är undervisning en glädje oavsett ämne. Jag vill skapa nyfikenhet, trygghet och utveckling i klassrummet, och känner stor tacksamhet över att få dela kunskap och växa tillsammans med mina elever."
Umeå har varit min hemstad i över 25 år, men jag är född och uppvuxen i Österbotten, Finland. Musik och språk har alltid varit en röd tråd i mitt liv – jag är utbildad lärare i svenska, engelska och musik och har lång erfarenhet som pedagog. Sedan 2024 har jag även en masterutbildning inom musikproduktion.
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