Learn the Nordic languages in classes offered at Scandinavia House, held in-person and virtually! This course is for absolute beginners.
In this course students will learn vocabulary, the very basics of Swedish structure and pronunciation while also discussing some quirks of Swedish life. No prerequisites necessary.
This hybrid class will be held both in-person and via Zoom; in-person attendance for the first four classes is highly recommended. Classes take place on Mondays from 6–7:30 PM beginning September 22 through December 8.
At the end of the semester students will know:
• Sentence structure in statements and questions
• How to greet people
• Numbers and how to tell time
And be able to:
• Talk about themselves and what they do in their day
*Please note that there will be no classes on October 13 for Indigenous People’s Day.*
No prerequisites required; instructions for remote learning will be emailed upon registration. For questions about language levels, please contact the instructor Ingrid Kullberg-Bendz. Tuition is $675 ($607.50 ASF Members); 16.5 hours total class time.
Required & Recommended Material
Course books are not included in the course fee, students are required to purchase the books before the class begins.
Required:
Textbook: Rivstart A1 + A2 Textbook, 2nd edition by Paula Levy Scherrer & Karl Lindemalm: ISBN 978-91-27-43420-2
Workbook: Rivstart A1+A2 Workbook, 2nd edition by Paula Levy Scherrer & Karl Lindemalm: ISBN 978-91-27-43421-9
Grammarbook: Essentials of Swedish Grammar: A Practical Guide to the Mastery of Swedish by Åke Viberg, Kerstin Ballardini, Sune Stjärnlöf
Also Recommended:
Notebooks for vocabulary as well as notes
Duolingo (Android, Apple) and other language apps to expand vocabulary and support the learning process
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