by Sofi | 16,12,13 | ARTICLES
Originally, this occasion was to celebrate the winter solstice With the change of calendars in 1753 (from the Julian to the Gregorian), the dates moved backwards. Up until then, December the 13:th marked the winter solstice. As this was the longest night of the... by Sofi | 16,12,02 | ARTICLES, Book Reviews, Language Learning
When you have reached an advanced level (around B2), it may be time to start reading books in Swedish. This is a huge step, and the first few ones will probably appear really blurry to you. But when this has become a habit, this is an excellent and affordable way to... 
by Sofi | 16,11,02 | ARTICLES, Swedishness
Although you might see Swedish cities full of cafés and bars that are frequented all day and night, many Swedes would argue that the best place to meet and hang out with friends is still at home. I would even say that many otherwise seemingly reserved Swedes thaw a... 
by Sofi | 16,10,20 | ARTICLES, Expressions, FEATURED, Featured: VOICES
Honeymoon is over, the sun sets a little earlier every evening, and the Swedish mood is dipping. And with that, so is your positive, easy-going attitude towards learning Swedish and trying to get more integrated at your Swedish workplace or with your Swedish new... by Sofi | 16,10,04 | NEWS & EVENTS
Last week, we were invited by the Department of Engineering Sciences at Uppsala University. Together with she Division of Applied Material Science, we organised a half-day event, to create awareness of Swedish culture and intercultural communication. This post...