Swedish beginners: short introduction
Learn basic Swedish in a fun and interactive way.
Suitable for complete beginners.
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- Start Date: 01 Nov 2025End Date: 29 Nov 2025Sat (Daytime): 10:30 - 12:00In PersonLocation: Keeley StreetDuration: 5 sessions (over -5 weeks)Course Code: LSV11Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00
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What is the course about?
This course is to enable you to learn basic Swedish, but also to discover some of the cultural aspect of Sweden.
What will we cover?
You will learn vocabulary and basic Swedish structures covering: introducing oneself, personal information, talking about daily routines, work and professions.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
Topics:
- introduce yourself
- spell words
- count up to 100
- ask and give basic personal information
- tell the time
- talk simply about your routine
- talk about work and professions
Grammar:
- subject and object pronouns
- word order in questions and statements
- verbs in present tense, infinitive and imperative.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Suitable for complete beginners.
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 beginners:module 2 in January.