Swedish for Beginners 2

  • Price
    100 € + 0% VAT
  • Delivery method
    On-campus
  • Language
    English
  • Scope
    5 ECTS
  • Course dates
    January to April 2026 or March to May 2026
  • Last application date
  • Entry requirements
    You can take this course after Swedish for Beginners 1 or an equivalent course. The starting level is CEFR A1.1.

Have you already completed an introductory course to the Swedish language? Continue your progress with us and take the next step in your Swedish studies with this course.

During the course you will continue to learn ways to express yourself in Swedish, both orally and in text. The course teaches you to

  • catch the main point in simple speech when people speak slowly and clearly
  • read and understand simple texts and dialogues about familiar topics
  • use simple phrases and sentences to talk about yourself
  • order in a restaurant or buying something in a store
  • communicate in simple situations, including how to ask and answer questions with polite expressions
  • write simple notes and messages
  • ask for and give directions
  • be able to set a date, talk about the weather, the weekdays, months and the seasons

Learning methods

The learning methods for this course are mixed. The methods include oral exercises, games, listening comprehension, reading comprehension and practical tasks. Some individual and group work, projects and study visits are also included.

The course takes place on Arcada’s campus. In class, we communicate a lot, and you’ll get to actively practise your language skills every time through a variety of games and group activities.

Timetable

There are two different options for this course. 

  • Option 1: On-campus teaching once a week. The course runs from January to April 2026.
  • Option 2: On-campus teaching twice a week. The course runs from March to May 2026. 

Option 1: 

13/01/2026 13:00-14:30   

20/01/2026 13:00-14:30   

27/01/2026 10:30-12:00   

02/02/2026 14:45-16:15   

09/02/2026 14:45-16:15   

23/02/2026 14:45-16:15   

03/03/2026 10:30-12:00    

09/03/2026 14:45-16:15   

16/03/2026 14:45-16:15  

23/03/2026 10:30-12:00   

31/03/2026 13:00-14:30   

07/04/2026 09:30-11:00   

15/04/2026 13:00-14:30   

20/04/2026 10:30-12:00   

29/04/2026 12:30-14:00   

29/04/2026 14:15-16:15 

Option 2: 

25/03/2026 14:45-16:15   

26/03/2026 10:00-11:30   

31/03/2026 10:00-11:30   

01/04/2026 14:45-16:15   

08/04/2026 13:00-14:30   

10/04/2026 14:45-16:15

13/04/2026 13:00-14:30   

15/04/2026 13:00-14:30      

21/04/2026 13:00-14:30   

22/04/2026 12:00-13:30   

29/04/2026 12:00-13:30   

30/04/2026 09:30-11:00   

05/05/2026 08:30-10:00   

06/05/2026 12:00-13:30   

12/05/2026 09:00-11:00 

Examination

The course examination is an oral and a written exam.

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