Learn 50 Things You Didn't About Sweden While You Learn Swedish | Perfect for Beginners, Children, Adults and Other Swedish Learners

Learn 50 Things You Didn't About Sweden While You Learn Swedish | Perfect for Beginners, Children, Adults and Other Swedish Learners
Author: Auke de Haan
Publisher: de Fryske Wrald
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9789403705859

Embrace Sweden & Echo Its Language! Ever been spellbound by the allure of Sweden's scenic vistas and the rhythm of its language? Here's your enchanted passport! Traverse through Sweden's untold sagas while harmonizing with the Swedish tongue. Reasons to Choose This Guide: Sweden's Hidden Chronicles: Embark on a journey through 50 tales that might even surprise native Swedes! Bilingual Blueprint: Pages alternated between English and Swedish narratives. Contextual learning has been shown to enhance comprehension remarkably! Accessible & Engaging: Tailored for a global audience, it especially resonates with those for whom English isn't a first language. Maximizing Your Experience: Approach with a zeal for discovery! Vocalize as you read. Let your auditory senses amplify your learning. Journey through captivating Swedish tales while waltzing with the language's cadence. The Power of Immersion: Research indicates that immersive reading catalyzes rapid learning. By intertwining narratives with the language, your cognitive recall becomes robust! Poised for a magical expedition? Unlock the realm of Sweden and its linguistic melodies. Lycka till - Your gateway to bidding "Good luck" in Swedish awaits!

3 Day Potty Training

3 Day Potty Training
Author: Lora Jensen
Publisher: Lora Jensen
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2014-03-04
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 0988403609

3 Day Potty Training is a fun and easy-to-follow guide for potty training even the most stubborn child just 3 days. Not just for pee and poop but for day and night too! Lora’s method is all about training the child to learn their own body signs. If the parent is having to do all the work, then the child isn’t truly trained, but with Lora’s method your child will learn when their body is telling them that they need to use the potty and they will communicate that need to you.

From English to Swedish 1

From English to Swedish 1
Author: Bengt Hällgren
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2016-11-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9781540529954

This is the new, black and white version of From English to Swedish 1. A full color version is also available. Look for ISBN 978-1540452900. From English to Swedish 1 & 2 is a series of textbooks for English speaking students who would like to learn Swedish. The first book covers level A1 and the second book level A2 of the European CEFR-scale. Unlike most Swedish textbooks they provide vocabulary lists, grammar explanations, and text commentaries in English. To help the reader learn Swedish pronunciation, a series of videos linked to the first book is available on YouTube (see https://www.youtube.com/watch'v=mEQVgbDPZ4I). The texts of the two books tell the story of an American girl who comes as an exchange student to live in a Swedish family. She struggles to learn Swedish and adapt to Swedish culture, but in the process runs into a number of culture clashes, all based on the authors' real life experiences. �ke Daun, professor of ethnology from Stockholm University and a specialist in Swedish mentality, has examined the first book and describes the way it introduces Swedish mentality as "innovative and entertaining". To facilitate the student's learning the books take advantage of the close relationship between English and Swedish. Many of the words appearing in the texts are similar to their English counterparts. Having finished both books, the student will have acquired a vocabulary of slightly more than 1,500 words including 57 % of the 2,000 most frequent words of the Swedish language as defined by Spr�kbanken (the Language Bank), a data base published by the University of Gothenburg. In an appendix to book 1, the similarities between English and Swedish are explained from an historical point of view, and over 300 related words from different areas are presented. Each chapter in the books contains a short grammar section presenting essentials in Swedish morphology and syntax. All grammatical terms, except the most common ones, are explained. At the end of each book there is a grammar overview with definitions of concepts and references to relevant chapters. Each lesson includes a number of exercises, where students are encouraged to practice their newly gained grammar knowledge, repeat vocabulary, and answer questions in connection with the texts. As the students' vocabulary develops, the questions become increasingly open-ended in order to stimulate reflection and discussion in class. Furthermore, a number of songs with simple vocabulary are included, mainly children's songs by classic song-writers. Finally, each book contains answers to the exercises and a complete alphabetical glossary. Judgments about From English to Swedish 1: "I'm just learning Swedish, and this book is wonderful. The style & methodology are ideal. Highly recommend." (Amazon, USA) "A brilliant book. ... The words and pronunciations are well explained with examples given. Common Swedish vocab is also used in lessons. Quite amazing that by lesson 2 (Lektion 2) I was understanding and translating simple paragraphs and answering questions in full sentences without much difficulty. The two books are a must buy for people looking to learn the Swedish language. ... The second book is just as good as this one." (Amazon, England) "I've tried to start learning Swedish several times with at least 4 books, and finally I've found one that is didactic enough to keep me going! Very natural way of teaching, the closest thing I've seen to have a teacher that prepares a class for you. I'm already looking for the 2nd book! " (Amazon, Spain)

The Way of the Linguist

The Way of the Linguist
Author: Steve Kaufmann
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 142
Release: 2005-11
Genre: Linguistics
ISBN: 1420873296

The Way of The Linguist, A language learning odyssey. It is now a cliché that the world is a smaller place. We think nothing of jumping on a plane to travel to another country or continent. The most exotic locations are now destinations for mass tourism. Small business people are dealing across frontiers and language barriers like never before. The Internet brings different languages and cultures to our finger-tips. English, the hybrid language of an island at the western extremity of Europe seems to have an unrivalled position as an international medium of communication. But historically periods of cultural and economic domination have never lasted forever. Do we not lose something by relying on the wide spread use of English rather than discovering other languages and cultures? As citizens of this shrunken world, would we not be better off if we were able to speak a few languages other than our own? The answer is obviously yes. Certainly Steve Kaufmann thinks so, and in his busy life as a diplomat and businessman he managed to learn to speak nine languages fluently and observe first hand some of the dominant cultures of Europe and Asia. Why do not more people do the same? In his book The Way of The Linguist, A language learning odyssey, Steve offers some answers. Steve feels anyone can learn a language if they want to. He points out some of the obstacles that hold people back. Drawing on his adventures in Europe and Asia, as a student and businessman, he describes the rewards that come from knowing languages. He relates his evolution as a language learner, abroad and back in his native Canada and explains the kind of attitude that will enable others to achieve second language fluency. Many people have taken on the challenge of language learning but have been frustrated by their lack of success. This book offers detailed advice on the kind of study practices that will achieve language breakthroughs. Steve has developed a language learning system available online at: www.thelinguist.com.

Top 25 Swedish Questions You Need to Know

Top 25 Swedish Questions You Need to Know
Author: Innovative Language Learning
Publisher: Innovative Language Learning
Total Pages: 101
Release:
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN:

**This book includes a bonus conversation cheat sheet inside** Are you learning Swedish? Do you want to start speaking with confidence and have real conversations? Then “Top 25 Swedish Questions You Need to Know!” is perfect for you. By the end of the book, you’ll master the most common phrases and questions used in everyday conversations. You’ll even be able to hold basic conversations. And if you’re a complete beginner, but want to start speaking, this book is the first step. What will you learn? You’ll learn how to ask and answer the most common questions like... “What’s your name? Where are you from? How old are you? How are you?” and many more. Yes, these are the same exact questions you use and hear in everyday conversations. In every lesson, our professional, bilingual teachers explain and translate every word so that you understand it all. What makes this book so powerful? • Master must-know Swedish conversational questions and phrases used in daily life • Learn Cultural Insights, which are provided in every lesson • Best of all, you’ll have fun with our relaxed approach to learning Swedish Here’s what you get: • 25 Lessons • Bonus “Around Town” Conversation Cheat Sheet: Learn how to get around and ask for directions, plus learn the vocab for common locations around the town. Grab your copy of “Top 25 Swedish Questions You Need to Know!” and start speaking in minutes. Before you go, remember to download the audio here: https://goo.gl/Mm58hy

Fabulous Lost & Found and the Little Swedish Mouse

Fabulous Lost & Found and the Little Swedish Mouse
Author: Mark Pallis
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-06-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9781916789104

A little mouse walks into the Lost & Found, but can only speak Swedish. How will Mr and Mrs Frog figure out what the mouse is missing...? Aimed at children aged 2-7, the unique 'Story-powered language learning method' combines humour, story and emotion to gently and memorably introduce kids to 50 simple and fun Swedish words and phrases. "The kids were so busy laughing they didn't realise they were learning." Kyle Buchannan, Dad of two, London. It's a bilingual children's book with a difference, that helps lay the foundations of a love of languages. Reviews: "I love that I can introduce my kids to a new language without it feeling like homework." Zoe Reynolds, UK "Let's read it again." Noah, aged 4.5 "Utterly charming story, making use of children's natural approach to learning language" Madalena Xanthopoulou, Founder, The Alma Collective. Expert on raising multilingual children. "A wonderful book to introduce a new language into the classroom. Lots to talk about and really captIvating illustratIons." Rohan Plunkett, Deputy Head, Akiva Primary School. How does the Story Powered Language Learning Method work? Unlike a Swedish picture dictionary, English Swedish bilingual children's books, or traditional Swedish kids books, the Fabulous Lost and Found uses the the 'Story-powered Language Learning Method' taps into a child's natural abilities. There are three steps: We create an emotionally engaging and funny story for children and adults to enjoy together, just like any of the other Swedish books for children. Studies show that social interaction, like enjoying a book together, is critical in language learning. Through the story, we introduce a relatable character who speaks only in the new language. This helps build empathy and a positive attitude towards people who speak different languages. These are both important aspects in laying the foundations for lasting language acquisition in a child's life. As the story in this Swedish picture book progresses, the child naturally works with the characters to discover the meanings of a wide range of fun new words and phrases. Strategic use of humour ensures that this subconscious learning is rewarded with laughter; the child feels good and the first seeds of a lifelong love of language are sown. Message from the Author Mark Pallis There is a special magic about learning words another language and using them: I truly think it warms the heart. I've learnt jokes or songs in ten languages so far and it's brought me so much joy. This Swedish book for children is first and foremost a really enjoyable story, but it's also my way of helping little learners engage with a new language, empathise with strangers and ultimately build a love of languages. And it happens without them realising. Any parent who has ever tried to smuggle vegetables into pasta sauce will know that you can get a lot of good stuff into things without kids noticing. This book is the same! I want you all to have fun together and enjoy the story. The learning is a bonus; the icing on the cake or extra veg in the sauce! The idea that after a few reads, kids will be able to go up to a native speaker and tell them in their own language: 'I've lost my hat' fills me with joy. Imagine how proud the child, and you, will feel! I hope you have as much fun reading it as I had writing it. Mark Suitable for: Swedish language learning, learning Swedish for kids, speak Swedish for kids, teach Swedish to children, Swedish language for beginners, book in Swedish language, story for kids in Swedish and english, learn Swedish, side by side dual language Swedish English

Readiness or resistance?

Readiness or resistance?
Author: Afrah Abdulla
Publisher: Linköping University Electronic Press
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2017-11-13
Genre:
ISBN: 9176854280

This thesis is about newly arrived adult migrants’ meaning making and learning in Swedish society during the two years’ introduction period, after they have received the residence permit. I have specifically studied Arabic speaking adults’ meaning making and learning, by carrying out observations and individual in-depth interviews with 12 migrants. The introduction period consists mainly of three so called introduction measures; the civic orientation course, Swedish for immigrants (SFI), and different work related activities, such as internship at different work places. The results show that etablering is about shaping the newly arrived adult migrants into ”good” citizens, through the introduction measures, among other things in the civic orientation course, which is regulated through the policy documents, and which so to say provides meaning to the newly arrived. The “good” citizen has some specific characteristics, which, roughly, are that he or she is independent (and advocates individuality), free, equality thinking, secularized, law-abiding (which includes being honest), responsible, and a “good” parent. These characteristics are expressed in different ways in the civic orientation course, for instance through the course material. The Swedish society is described as something desirable, and different from what is implied to be ”Arabic” values and ways of thinking. The idea of the “good” citizen appears to aim at constructing the adult migrants’ (and their families’) identity, something which many of the study’s respondents make a resistance to. As concerns the migrant’s new experiences, it is, for example, those which the migrant get through the contact with the Swedish Public Employment Service (SPES) that affect the meaning making in the new society. The meaning which most of the respondents have made of the SPES’s measures for them is that this authority only offers “prepackaged” solutions, and does not provide the help or support that they need. Also the experiences which the migrant has in the civic orientation course, and the meaning which ”old” migrants give to him or her, play a role when he or she makes meaning of Sweden and Swedes, and of his or her new life situation. Further, it has been shown that it is those experiences that the adult individual has been socialized through, and those which he or she has gained through work or education in his or her country of origin, which affect his or her meaning making in Sweden. It is mostly values which concern child upbringing and religion that lead to a certain understanding and construction of one’s new life. These values, when related to the values which are included in the ”good” citizen idea, also lead to either a resistance or a readiness towards the meaning giving that is embedded in the ”good” citizen notion. Denna studie handlar om nyanlända vuxna migranters meningsskapande och lärande i det svenska samhället under deras tvååriga introduktionsperiod, efter att de har fått uppehållstillstånd. Jag har specifikt studerat arabisktalande vuxnas meningsskapande och lärande, genom observationer och enskilda djupintervjuer med 12 nyanlända. Introduktionsperioden består främst av tre s.k. etableringsinsatser; kursen i samhällsorientering, svenska för invandrare (SFI) samt olika arbetsrelaterade och arbetsfrämjande insatser, såsom praktik på olika arbetsplatser. Resultatet visar att etablering handlar om att forma de vuxna nyanlända till ”goda” medborgare, genom etableringsinsatserna, bl.a. i samhällsorienteringskursen, som regleras genom policydokumenten, och som s.a.s. tillhandahåller mening för de nyanlända. Den ”goda” medborgaren har vissa specifika kännetecken, vilka, i grova drag, är att han eller hon är självständig (och förespråkar individualitet), fri, jämlikhetstänkande, sekulariserad, laglydig (vilket inkluderar ärlig), ansvarsfull, och en ”god” förälder. Dessa karaktärsdrag kommer på olika sätt till uttryck i samhällsorienteringskursen, exempelvis genom kursmaterialet. Det svenska samhället framställs då också som något eftersträvansvärt, och skilt från det som antyds vara ”arabiska” värderingar och tänkesätt. Föreställningen om den ”goda” medborgaren verka syfta till att konstruera den vuxna nyanländas (och dennas familjs) identitet, något som många av studiens respondenter gör motstånd mot. Vad gäller migrantens nya erfarenheter, är det exempelvis de som migranten har fått genom kontakt med Arbetsförmedlingen som påverkar meningsskapandet i det nya samhället. Den mening som de flesta av respondenterna har gjort om Arbetsförmedlingens insatser för dem är att denna myndighet enbart erbjuder dem ”förpaketerade” lösningar, och inte tillhandahåller den hjälp eller det stöd som de behöver. Även erfarenheter som migranten gör i samhällsorienteringskursen, samt den mening som ”gamla” migranter förmedlar till honom eller henne, spelar roll för hur vederbörande skapar mening om Sverige och svenskar, och om sin nya livssituation. Dessutom har det visat sig att det är de erfarenheter som den vuxna har blivit socialiserad genom, samt de som han eller hon har fått genom utbildning eller arbete i ursprungslandet, som påverkar migrantens meningsskapande i Sverige. Det är främst värderingar som är knutna till barnuppfostran och religion som leder till en viss förståelse och konstruktion av ens nya liv. Dessa värderingar leder också, när de stöts mot de värderingar som ingår i föreställningen om den ”goda” medborgaren, antingen till ett motstånd mot eller en beredvillighet inför det meningsgivande som ingår i den ”goda” medborgaren.

Learn Swedish for Travel: 400+ Essential Words & Phrases Lesson Pack

Learn Swedish for Travel: 400+ Essential Words & Phrases Lesson Pack
Author: Innovative Language Learning, LLC
Publisher: Innovative Language Learning
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2024-06-11
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1641679735

Traveling to Sweden and want to speak some Swedish? Start with Learn Swedish for Travel: 400+ Essential Words & Phrases Lesson Pack. This is a brand new way to learn 460+ travel-related words and phrases… tailored specifically for travelers. More than enough to allow you to get around Sweden… in Swedish! You’ll be able to ask for directions, ask about the weather, order food, check in and out of hotels, make small-talk, and more importantly… You won’t just be a random tourist… but a welcomed guest. You’ll be able to connect with locals, make friends, and experience Sweden in a way that most tourists do not. And don’t worry, Learn Swedish for Travel: 400+ Essential Words & Phrases Lesson Pack makes it easy to pick up Swedish. How does it work? Unlike other Swedish learning resources… You’re not memorizing word lists. You’re not drilling flashcards. And you’re not reading walls of text. Learn Swedish for Travel: 400+ Essential Words & Phrases Lesson Pack is a collection of visual lessons separated by topic. You’ll be amazed how quickly you learn Swedish when you tap into the power of visual learning. As you go through the lessons, the words and the detailed images and illustrations… The words and phrases will stick better because your brain associates them with the accompanying illustrations. You can print Learn Swedish for Travel: 400+ Essential Words & Phrases Lesson Pack, learn on the plane, and use it when you’re in Sweden! By the end, you’ll know over 460+ Swedish words and phrases across over 10 topics: travel, food, talking about family, asking for directions, asking questions, and much more. In other words, you’ll learn and speak way more Swedish. So, get Learn Swedish for Travel: 400+ Essential Words & Phrases Lesson Pack and start speaking Swedish today. About Learn Swedish for Travel: 400+ Essential Words & Phrases Lesson Pack: - 24+ pages in total - 240 words & 160 sentences - Designed for Absolute Beginners - PDF format — can be printed or used on any device

Swedish Mentality

Swedish Mentality
Author: Åke Daun
Publisher: Penn State Press
Total Pages: 249
Release: 1996-01-12
Genre: History
ISBN: 0271071915

Is there a distinctly Swedish national character? Are Swedes truly shy, unemotional, conflict-avoiding, melancholy, and dour? Swedish Mentality, the English translation of the hugely successful book published in Sweden in 1989, considers the reality behind the myth. The author, Åke Daun, is a respected ethnologist who is sometimes referred to as the "guru" of Swedish character. In recent years, it has become popular to discuss Swedishness and Swedish identity. The advent of the European Union and the increasing presence of immigrant refugees in Sweden have fueled public debate on the distinctiveness of Swedish culture. Daun, however, goes beyond stereotype, drawing upon statistics gathered over more than a decade of research. The result is an entertaining and engagingly written book. Throughout, Daun quotes from interviews with native Swedes and immigrants as well as from travel accounts, folklore, and proverbs. We learn why some Swedes might prefer to walk up a flight of stairs rather than share an elevator with a neighbor and why some gain satisfaction from walking alone in the woods or going fishing. Daun describes a range of factors influencing Swedish character, including population composition, rural background, and even climate. He recognizes behavioral variations related to gender, age, class, and region, and he considers subtleties of individual character as well. Swedish Mentality should interest a wide array of readers, whether of Swedish descent or not.

The Phonology of Danish

The Phonology of Danish
Author: Hans Basbøll
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 625
Release: 2005-05-06
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0191519685

The book is the most comprehensive account of the phonology of Danish ever published in any language. It gives a clear analysis of the sound patterns of modern Danish and examines the relations between its speech sounds and grammar. The author develops new models for the analysis of phonology and morphology-phonology interactions, and shows how these may be applied to Danish and to other languages. Danish has an unusually rich vowel system and exhibits radical reduction processes that make it difficult for foreigners to understand. The sound pattern is equally challenging for the analyst. Professor Basbøll develops a non-circular model for the sonority syllable and applies it to Danish phonotactics. He presents a radically new and insightful analysis of stød, a syllable accent which has a complex grammatical distribution and is unique among the world ́s languages. He also describes syllabic and word structures, and stress and intonation. The book is fully referenced and indexed. It will be widely welcomed by phonologists and scholars of Danish, and is likely to become the standard account of Danish phonology.