Swedish for Beginners 2

Course overview

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.

Study format and schedule

The course runs from March to May 2027. The exact timetable will be announced at a later date. The course examination is an oral and a written exam.