Short Stories in Swedish for Beginners

Short Stories in Swedish for Beginners
Author: Olly Richards
Publisher: Teach Yourself
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2020-01-23
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1529302757

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners of Swedish. "Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in Swedish for Beginners has been written especially for students from high-beginner to low-intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, a feeling of progress and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A1-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when reading. What does this book give you? - Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary - Controlled language at your level to help you progress confidently - Realistic spoken dialogues to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability - Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way - Pleasure! Research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including: - A glossary for bolded words in each chapter - Full plot summary - A bilingual word list - Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Swedish for Beginners will make learning Swedish easy and enjoyable.

Swedish for Beginners - A Novel

Swedish for Beginners - A Novel
Author: Susanne O'Leary
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 409
Release: 2010
Genre: Australia
ISBN: 1848764391

When her father dies, young Irishwoman Maud Walsh learns that her late mother, the beautiful Eleonore, was Swedish. She travels to Stockholm to find her unknown Swedish family, where she discovers not only a new country, but a mysterious past. Maud is given letters Eleonore wrote when she was very young and living in Australia over thirty years earlier. The story that emerges of a rebellious and somewhat immoral woman shatters Maud’s fantasy of the fairy tale princess she had always believed her mother to have been.As she reads on, Maud learns that Lukas, the handsome older man she has just met, was deeply in love with Eleonore in his youth. Maud’s attraction to him is marred by Eleonore’s revelations. When Maud reads the last letter, she finally learns the truth about both her own parentage and Lukas’ involvement with her mother.The story is set in Stockholm, its beautiful archipelago, and in Australia.

Beginner's Swedish

Beginner's Swedish
Author: Scott A. Mellor
Publisher: Hippocrene Books
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2006
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9780781811576

An introduction to the Swedish language, with ten lessons that include basic vocabulary, dialogues, discussions of grammar, exercises, cultural information, a comparison of Swedish and English, and two eighty-minute audio CDs.

Complete Swedish Beginner to Intermediate Book and Audio Course

Complete Swedish Beginner to Intermediate Book and Audio Course
Author: Ivo Holmqvist
Publisher: Teach Yourself
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2012-01-06
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 144413440X

This product is most effective when used in conjunction with the corresponding double CD. - You can purchase the print book and double CD as a pack (ISBN: 9781444107173) - The double CD is also sold separately (ISBN: 9781444107180) (copy and paste the ISBN number into the search bar to find these products) Are you looking for a complete course in Swedish which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Swedish will guarantee success! Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course and online. The course is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone and talking about work. By the end of this course, you will be at Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features: NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. GRAMMAR TIPS Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding. USEFUL VOCABULARY Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking. DIALOGUES Read and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast. PRONUNCIATION Don't sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of Sweden. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

Colloquial Swedish (eBook And MP3 Pack)

Colloquial Swedish (eBook And MP3 Pack)
Author: Jennie Ahlgren
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2014-10-14
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1317581946

Colloquial Swedish provides a step-by-step course in Swedish as it is written and spoken today. Combining a user-friendly approach with a thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Swedish in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required. Key features include: • progressive coverage of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills • structured, jargon-free explanations of grammar • an extensive range of focused and stimulating exercises • realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of scenarios • useful vocabulary lists throughout the text • additional resources available at the back of the book, including a full answer key, a grammar summary and bilingual glossaries Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding, Colloquial Swedish will be an indispensable resource both for independent learners and students taking courses in Swedish. Course components: The complete course comprises the book and audio materials. These are available to purchase separately in paperback, ebook, CD and MP3 format. The paperback and CDs can also be purchased together in the great-value Colloquials pack. Paperback: 978-0-415-36275-7 (please note this does not include the audio) CDs : 978-0-415-36273-3 eBook: 978-0-203-01274-1 (please note this does not include the audio, available to purchase from http://ebookstore.tandf.co.uk/audio_viewbooks.aspx)MP3s: 978-0-415-47050-6 (available to purchase from http://ebookstore.tandf.co.uk/audio_viewbooks.aspx)Pack : 978-0-415-44871-0 (paperback and CDs) For the eBook and MP3 pack, please find instructions on how to access the supplementary content for this title in the Prelims section.

Learn Swedish

Learn Swedish
Author: Nils-Gustav Hildeman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 188
Release: 1959
Genre: Swedish language
ISBN: 9789121025666

Swedish Short Stories for Beginners

Swedish Short Stories for Beginners
Author: Lingo Mastery
Publisher:
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2021-06-14
Genre:
ISBN: 9781951949365

Are you trying to learn Swedish - but can't find the right reading material? We understand how difficult it is to find Swedish learning material. Finding the right teacher, books or even peers to study with can be incredibly difficult, and we've been there before. There is a demand... but not enough supply. It can get frustrating. Which is why we've created Swedish Short Stories for Beginners, a book made to ensure that young and old students at the entry level of learning can take advantage of a valuable opportunity in learning the Swedish tongue. Twenty easy-to-read, entertaining and interesting stories await inside, along with the best tools to help you practice once you're done reading each tale. Our book will ensure you not only can read something that will expand your knowledge on Swedish, but that you will understand and be able to pick it apart piece by piece in your quest for learning. How Swedish Short Stories for Beginners works: - Each story will contain an important lesson of the tools and skills needed to learn the Swedish language (nouns, pronouns, future tense, traveling terms, and more), involving an interesting and entertaining story with realistic dialogues and day-to-day situations. - The summaries follow: a synopsis in Swedish and in English of what you just read, both to review the lesson and for you to see if you understood what the tale was about. - At the end of those summaries, you'll be provided with a list of the most relevant vocabulary involved in the lesson, as well as slang and sayings that you may not have understood at first glance! - Finally, you'll be provided with a set of tricky questions in Swedish, providing you with the chance to prove that you learned something in the story. Don't worry if you don't know the answer to any - we will provide them immediately after, but no cheating! Do you think you can handle it? If the answer is yes, then you're definitely on your way to becoming a fluent Swedish speaker, and we'll certainly make that dream come true! So look no further! Pick up your copy of Swedish Short Stories for Beginners and start learning Swedish right now!

Shortcut to Swedish

Shortcut to Swedish
Author: Annika Svensson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 58
Release: 2017-03-08
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9780995930506

Discover the Basics of the Swedish Language Quickly and Easily. By focusing on the ways in which Swedish is similar to English, and by only teaching high-frequency words, this book gives the reader a shortcut to learning the Swedish language for beginners.

Swedish

Swedish
Author: Karl Andersson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2020-04-24
Genre:
ISBN:

Are You Looking For A Good Beginners Guide To Learn Swedish? Do You Have Swedish Roots? Do You Want to Visit Sweden? The reality is that if YOU Know Swedish it will make your trip and experience in Sweden 10 times better. People love to hear foreigners speak their local language and Swedish is no different. People will open up and smile more if you can speak a little bit of this beautiful and rare language. Sweden is a beautiful country that is often overlooked beyond Stockholm, Sweden has a majestic and stunning landscape and a fascinating Viking history.I am a very proud Swede who loves Sweden and the Swedish Language and want to make sure that this language is learned by as many people as possible. I am a Swedish Linguist with various Higher Education Degrees in Swedish and I spent most of my life studying and teaching the language. I have worked with hundreds of happy foreign students in the last 15 years. My experience has helped me figure out what is the BEST way to learn this very difficult language. This is why I have laid out my life's work in teaching Swedish to foreign students to create a simple and understandable book that will help someone learn the basics of Norwegian in the fastest time possible. Swedish is an extremely hard language that's why a simple and well thought out guide is the best way to learn Swedish. ↓↓↓↓ If YOUR ready to learn Swedish NOW! Scroll up, grab this book, and take the first steps to get the most out of YOUR Swedish Experience!

Colloquial Swedish

Colloquial Swedish
Author: Philip Holmes
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 358
Release: 2016-07-15
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1317442075

Colloquial Swedish provides a step-by-step course in Swedish as it is written and spoken today. Combining a user-friendly approach with a thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Swedish in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required. This thoroughly revised new edition features: progressive coverage of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills and an increased focus on functional language structured, jargon-free explanations of grammar an extensive range of focused and stimulating exercises realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of scenarios useful vocabulary lists throughout the text additional resources available at the back of the book, including a full answer key, a grammar summary and bilingual glossaries Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding, Colloquial Swedish is an indispensable resource both for independent learners and students taking courses in Swedish. Audio material to accompany the course is available to download free in MP3 format from www.routledge.com/cw/colloquials. Recorded by native speakers, the audio material features the dialogues and texts from the book and will help develop your listening and pronunciation skills.