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Episodes fortnightly, with language challenges and cultural information in between episodes here on Facebook.

30/09/2024

Hej allihopa! 😊

How well do you know your Swedish clothing vocabulary?
👕👠👗

Can you match these Swedish clothing items to their English counterparts?
Test yourself and see how many you can guess! 💡
- Klänning
- Joggingskor
- Strumpor
- Kofta
- Tjocktröja

Drop your answers in the comments!👇

Hej på er! 🥰Did you know Kiruna Church, one of Sweden's most iconic wooden buildings, is on the move? 🏰✨ Due to the town...
27/09/2024

Hej på er! 🥰

Did you know Kiruna Church, one of Sweden's most iconic wooden buildings, is on the move? 🏰✨ Due to the town's relocation, this stunning church is being carefully dismantled and rebuilt in a new spot! It's an incredible project that preserves history while making way for Kiruna's future. Have you ever heard of anything like this? 🇸🇪

You can read more about it in the article below!

En gång framröstad som Sveriges vackraste byggnad uppförd innan 1950. Kiruna kyrka invigdes 1912 och byggdes i form av en samisk kåta.

23/09/2024

Hej och glad måndag! 🥰 Today we’re doing another ‘läsförståelse’ (reading comprehension).

Read the text below and answer the following three questions in either Swedish or English.

Text: Petra bor på ett hotell. På dörren sitter ett papper med regler för dem som bor på hotellet.
Regler för hotellet:
- Det är inte tillåtet att ha husdjur.
- Det ska vara tyst efter klockan 23. ⏰
- Rummet ska lämnas senast klockan 11.
- Nycklarna lämnas i brevlåda i receptionen. 🔑

Questions:
1. När ska det vara tyst på hotellet? (When should the hotel be quiet?)
2. Får man ha husdjur på hotellet? (Are pets allowed in the hotel?)
3. Var lämnas nycklarna? (Where are the keys to be left?)

Put your answers in the comments! ✍️ How did you find this exercise? 🤩

20/09/2024

Hejsan! Have you ever had a ‘kallprat’ with someone? 🇸🇪

In English, ‘kallprat’ means ‘small talk’, but the literal translation is ‘cold talk’. Kallprat is all about light conversations; like chatting about the weather or weekend plans ☁️📺 It’s a simple way to connect with others in everyday situations, but with a Swedish twist: comfortable silences are perfectly okay! Sometimes, less is more ✨

Would you like to practise your kallprat? 😄 If you’ve had any fun or awkward experiences with Swedish small talk, share them in the comments! Let’s get chatting! ☕💬

16/09/2024

Hej på er! Hur mår ni idag? 🥰

Today we have a fun tongue twister for you, featuring a homonym – the same word with different meanings. Ready? 💪

Farfar, får får får? 🐑 (Grandpa, do sheep get sheep?)
Nej, får får inte får, får får lamm. (No, sheep don’t get sheep, sheep get lambs)

And now, a question for you: Which Swedish word do you find the trickiest to pronounce? Let us know in the comments! ✍️

13/09/2024

Hej allihopa! 😊

Have you heard of the Swedish author Henning Mankell? If you don’t recognise his name, you might know his most famous character: Kurt Wallander, the detective from Ystad. Henning Mankell is one of Sweden's most internationally acclaimed authors, celebrated for his gripping crime novels. His books have captivated readers worldwide and have been adapted into popular TV series, including the highly acclaimed Wallander.

Here are some reading recommendations: 📖📚
- Mördare utan ansikte (Faceless Killers)
- Den vita lejoninnan (The White Lioness)
- Steget efter (One Step Behind)

Have you read any of his books? Let us know in the comments! 😃

09/09/2024

Hej på er!

Today it is time for a "Guess the Word" challenge! We'll provide descriptions, and you guess the Swedish word. Perfect for expanding your vocabulary! Ready to play? 🇸🇪✨

1. Detta är en frukt som växer på träd och som passar bra i pajer och kakor.
2. Detta är ett fordon med två hjul som man trampar fram.
3. Detta är en dag på året när vi firar att vi blir ett år äldre.

Comment your answers! ✍️

Hejsan! 🤗Det är svampsäsong i Sverige 🍄 (It is mushroom-season in Sweden)The forests are full of people seeking kantarel...
06/09/2024

Hejsan! 🤗

Det är svampsäsong i Sverige 🍄 (It is mushroom-season in Sweden)
The forests are full of people seeking kantareller (chanterelles), trattkantareller (funnel chanterelles), and plenty of other edible mushrooms🌳 One fun thing about Swedes is that they never reveal their mushroom spots.

If you happen to get your hands on some chanterelles, why not try making this delicacy? En kantarelltoast! 🍞 (a chanterelle toast)

https://www.ica.se/recept/kantarelltoast-729343/?referrer=

02/09/2024

Hallå på er! 🥰

Today we have an exciting exercise for you. Fill in the blanks with a word you think is suitable.

1. Hej Anna! Vad ___ du ser ut! (Hey Anna! How ___ you look!)
2. I helgen har jag ___ och ___. (This weekend I have ___ and ___.)
3. Min skola ___ i Stockholm, ___ Kungsholmen. (My school ___ in Stockholm (city) ___ Kungsholmen (island).)

Comment your answers! ✍️

30/08/2024

Hej allihopa! Glad fredag! 🥳

It’s time to play another round of Guess the Swede 🇸🇪 This famous Swede:
- Started gaining international recognition in 2018 for their solo protest outside the Swedish Parliament.
- Inspired a global movement involving millions of young people advocating for urgent climate action.
- Was named Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2019.

Who are we describing? Skriv ditt svar i kommentarerna! ✍️

26/08/2024

Hejsan! Hur mår ni? 🥰

Today, we have prepared some questions for you to answer. To challenge you a bit, we won’t provide translations of the questions. You can reply in the comment section, in Swedish or English. Är ni redo?✍️💪

1. Vilken är din favoritfrukt?
2. Har du besökt Sverige någon gång? I så fall, vilken plats?
3. Vad har du gjort i helgen?

We look forward to reading your answers! 🙌

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25/08/2024

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23/08/2024

Hallå på er! 🤗 How well do you know your animal-related vocabulary? 🐾

Today, we challenge you with 3 animal-themed riddles! Keep in mind, the answers will only make sense in Swedish. Är ni redo? 🧩
1. Vilket djur ser bäst på savannen? (Which animal sees best on the savannah?)
2. Vilket djur är alltid rent? (Which animal is always clean?)
3. Vilket djur har den bästa sångrösten? (Which animal has the best singing voice?)

Here are some clues:🐟🦓🦌

Put your answers in the comments! Lycka till! 🤩

✏️ BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL OFFER ✏️With summer coming to a close, now is the perfect time to refocus and commit to your l...
20/08/2024

✏️ BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL OFFER ✏️

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If you’ve taken a break from your usual routines – including language study – and still have goals to meet before 2024 ends, Oroa dig inte, we’ve got just the thing to help you get back on track!

This week only, enjoy a 30% discount on all our courses 🥳 Whether you’re starting fresh with a new language or aiming to advance, we’ve got you covered!

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19/08/2024

Hejsan! 🥰 Har du haft en bra helg?

Let’s start this week by practising some Swedish compound words. Can you take these English words and guess what the Swedish compound word is? Today we’re levelling up by challenging you with some 3-word compound words ⬇️

1. Play + thing = ?
2. Write + table + chair = ?
3. Milk + chocolate + cookie = ?
4. Colour + happy = ?

Here are some clues: 🌈 🧸🍫🪑What are the Swedish compound words? Put your answers in the comments! ✍️

Hej! Do you know the name of Sweden's largest waterfall?Det heter Tännforsen 🌊 Located in Åre Municipality, Tännforsen c...
16/08/2024

Hej! Do you know the name of Sweden's largest waterfall?

Det heter Tännforsen 🌊 Located in Åre Municipality, Tännforsen cascades 38 metres down rocky cliffs, surrounded by lush forests 🌲🏞️ Its thundering waters and breathtaking views make it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and adventurers alike.

Have you visited, or will it be added to your list of places to visit? ✨Let us know in the comments!

12/08/2024

Hej! Hur mår ni? 🥰

As the school start approaches in Sweden, let's sharpen our 'skolstart' vocabulary with anagrams. Rearrange these letters to uncover some 'skolstart' words:

ÄLOKSSAVK = 🎒
MMISDDUUG = ✏️
REALÄR = 👨‍🏫
IKAMMTETA = ➕➖

Put your answers in the comments! Lycka till! ✨🤩

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