Swedish advanced

What is the course about?

On this course you will continue to develop your grammar, vocabulary, and 4 key skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing).

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 can be used if you don't have a computer but please note the experience may be less optimal.
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.

What will we cover?

We will cover a range of topics such as environment, political and current affairs. There will also be a focus on formal and informal communication and vocabulary expansion.
Topics will be negotiated with the class in order to focus on the group's specific interests.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

- discuss your opinions and experiences with others in a nuanced way
- give and understand detailed instructions both verbally and in writing
- develop a good command in both formal and informal language.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

You need to have completed Swedish advanced: module 1 or equivalent. Students should be able to hold a
conversation about everyday situations to an intermediate standard, read everyday instructions and
understand news reports in simple, everyday Swedish. They should also have a good knowledge of present,
simple past and future tenses, as well as with the present perfect and pluperfect tenses.
You will also need to be able to respond to simple instructions and explanations, as well as read course documents in English. You will need to be at ease with the use of numbers for daily activities (e.g. using money, telling the time, using the 24 hour clock, reading timetables). 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?

Information on course materials will be provided by your tutor during the first session.

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Continue with Swedish advanced in Term 3.