How do you learn Swedish? How to others learn?
This is how Anna Maria Corazza Bildt managed to break the code of Swedish language. I know I have students that learn Swedish via Klartext.
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Glad påsk! Happy Easter! Free print in Swedish
A Happy Easter to all my customers, followers and friends! Let there be sunshine, food, company, love and lots of chocolate!
And a Happy weekend if you do not celebrate Easter.
As usual you can print this mini poster – put it in a small frame on the counter, or put it up on the refrigerator door to learn or keep Swedish vocabulary alive! Just right click on the picture. Share or leave a comment if the print made you happy!
Charlotta
“Detta med de och dem”
Most of my Swedish language students know the theoretical difference between “de” (=they) and “dem” (=them). It is when we go into sounding like a Swede that it gets a bit more complicated :).
Why?
Most Swedes pronounce the two different words the same way – “dom” – which sometimes lead to confusion and mistakes by Swedes when writing.
Here is an excellent video explaining the difference between “de” and “dem”. Detta med de och dem; Video by Maia Andréasson.
Swedish Dictionary App – svensk ordlista
If you are learning Swedish a Swedish dictionary app comes in handy. I suggest downloading the app SAOL (svenska akademiens ordlista) to your device. The app is far more lighter to carry around in your pocket than the heavy IRL book. Promise.
SAOL will not always give you synonyms or explanations but spelling, inflection and declension, and the ever so important EN or ETT!
The good news – the app is a free one. Gratis! (means “free”) Grattis! (means “congratulations”). Links at bottom of post.
If you know Swedish already you need SAOL too :). We can always learn more!
Svenska Akademiens Ordlista iTunes
Svenska Akademiens Ordlista Google Play
There is also the SO app (svenska akademiens ordbok). This is a thesaurus, providing meaning of a word, pronunciation by listening etc. Read more about it here.
Gott nytt år!
Happy new year dear all – gott nytt år! A big thank you to all my customers and supporters 2014.
The last Swedish lesson this year I gave this morning, via Skype – yes, on New years eve – and on Friday the 2nd I will have my first meeting 2015; with an expat family.
Looking forward to meet you all in 2015!
Gott nytt år!
Charlotta
Make sentences in Swedish – game
Let’s build some sentences in Swedish today! Use this game – Bella Bävers ordlek – to make sentences; silly ones or perfectly normal ones – you decide! Click “spela upp meningen” to hear the result. It’s a children’s game and kids most definitely have a lot of fun playing this. I am sure it can amuse an adult or two too, and you will most likely pick up some new vocabulary while reinforcing how to make simple sentences in Swedish. 🙂
The word game can be found on the Swedish Radio’s website.
Hej! Learning Swedish?
Interested in learning Swedish? I am Charlotta. Welcome on board!
“I had got as far as I could using text books and CDs etc. and really needed a way to practise thinking and speaking Swedish ‘on the fly’. The lessons with Charlotta have been exactly what I needed. It has been amazing how in quite a short time, I am now able to express my thoughts and opinions in Swedish on the many topics we cover during the sessions.” David, UK
No matter if you are learning Swedish as a foreign language, as a second or as a first language/mother tongue you are most likely looking for a smart and convenient way to learn. I am offering tutoring via Skype to ensure that you can fit lessons around your busy life; enjoying the freedom of being anywhere in the world – for business or for pleasure – and still allow yourself time to invest in your Swedish language proficiency.
“This sounds interesting; take me directly to Lessons to learn more.”
The blog contains tips and tricks for learning Swedish (sometimes applicable to any language). You will also find posts on Swedish culture and traditions to improve your sense of belonging to Sweden and the language; whether you live here or not, whether you travel here in real life or in your armchair.
Alright; let’s begin!
Låt oss börja!
Charlotta
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