Swedish beginners: module 3
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
- Course Code: LSV13
- Dates: 17/04/24 - 26/06/24
- Time: 18:00 - 19:30
- Taught: Wed, Evening
- Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
- Location: Online
- Tutor: Jack Pulman-Slater
Course Code: LSV13
Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
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What is the course about?
This course is a continuation of the beginners Swedish course (Swedish 1: module 2) building upon and expanding basic Swedish conversational skills as well as increasing knowledge of Swedish culture.
This is a live online course. You will need:
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.
- A computer with microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smart phone/iPhone if you don't have a computer.
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.
What will we cover?
You will learn vocabulary and basic Swedish structures at beginner level. There will also be ample opportunity to revise and practice basic Swedish learned during modules 1 and 2. Particular focus will be given to pronunciation. You'll also be exposed to texts in Swedish of increasing length as part of regular homework tasks.
Topics:
- people, relationships and dating
- the world of work
- Swedish culture and traditions
We will also look at:
- building sentences of increased complexity
- the differences between careful/citation speech and fast/natural speech
- phrase and sentence-level intonation.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- exchange factual information about Sweden
- read texts of increasing length and complexity
- use expanded sentences beyond simple ones including single subjects, verbs and objects
- have gained an insight into contemporary Swedish lifestyle and customs.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is for near beginners – students should have completed Swedish: 1: module 2 or have equivalent knowledge of the language.
You will also need to be able to respond to simple instructions and explanations, as well as read course documents in English.It would also be helpful if you had some knowledge of basic grammar terminology such as: a verb, a noun and conjugation.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Our courses are characterised by spoken interaction and communication. Typical activities include pair work, group work, role plays and games. A range of resources will be used to support your learning including presentations, hand-outs, and audio-visual material.
Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
This course follows the curriculum and uses material from Rivstart A1-2.
Please make sure your order a copy ready for the first session.
Title: Rivstart A1+/A2 Textbok
ISBN: 9783125279919
Price: £37.95
City Lit students can purchase from BEBC and receive a 10% discount using the code CITYLIT10 : https://www.bebc.co.uk/rivstart-a1plusa2-coursebook-with-audio.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Swedish 2: module 1.
Shwmae! Jack dw i! I first joined City Lit in 2017-2019 and it's great to be back teaching Cymraeg and Svenska both in person at City Lit and online. I was brought up in north Pembrokeshire and was fortuntate enough to attend Welsh- and bilingual- medium schools where I acquired Welsh. The Welsh language has given me lots of opportunities and it's brilliant to be able to welcome new people into the language as a tutor. Welsh is a vibrant, living and thriving language, not just in Wales but also here at City Lit. Hej! Jag heter Jack! I love learning languages and started learning Swedish with City Lit a few years ago and I became obsessed by this fasincating Germanic language. This was a journey that recently led me to take my C1 exam at Folkuniversitetet Göteborg. Learning and speaking Swedish has given me access to a entirely new country, culture and perpsective. Learning one Scandinvian language is also a gateway to the others— it's "learn 1, get 3!".
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.