by Sofi | 18,03,01 | ARTICLES, Language Learning, Pronunciation
1. Not teaching you the right pronunciation Swedish is a rhythmic language. There are many short syllables, and in each sentence, a few long syllables. A long syllable consists of a long vowel and a long consonant. Long means that it takes a long time to say. In glas... by Sofi | 18,02,04 | ARTICLES, Language Learning, Pronunciation, Swedish Language Training
Very recently, I was given a new learner. In order not to reveal anything about their identity, I cannot give you more details than that they needed to improve their Swedish pronunciation drastically, in order to save their career. Pronunciation is a sensitive topic.... 
by Sofi | 17,11,24 | ARTICLES, Language Learning, Pronunciation
Monster or mönster – what is the scariest to you? You know when you want to make that monster really frightening, and you end up calling it a pattern? There must be plenty of post-ignorant expats out there, laughing smugly at their idiotic co-patriots who are... 
by Sofi | 17,11,03 | ARTICLES, Language Learning, Swedish Language Training
I am often told miracle anecdotes about people who learn fluent Swedish in three months. Apparently, this makes others feel inspired, and it is also concluded that such fast progress is due to motivation. “She really wanted to learn.” As a teacher of Swedish since the... 
by Sofi | 17,10,25 | ARTICLES, Guest Posts, Language Learning
This is a guest post from Jesse Reyes from the Livefluent blog. When most people say they’d like to learn a foreign language 9 times out of 10 they imagine themselves being able to comfortably hold a conversation with a native speaker. In fact conversational ability... 
by Sofi | 17,10,05 | Book Reviews, Language Learning
Do you know the concept of interlinear books? The concept is very simple. Any work of fiction or non-fiction is translated (as directly as possible, word by word) and you can read the translated version below each word. The target language, that is, the one you are... 
by Sofi | 17,06,19 | ARTICLES, FEATURED, Featured: VOICES, Language Learning, Pronunciation, Vocabulary
It is late mid morning, and your Swedish colleague you are working together with, suddenly says: Hejurere? Jörenåt aja ätelunch nu? Jae ungri. You will need to answer with: Reelungt. Gårebra omja joinarej? Your colleague, a bit distracted on their phone, goes: Vasaru?... 
by Sofi | 17,06,02 | ARTICLES, Language Learning, Swedish Language Training, Vocabulary
These words are confusing and easy to mix up, also for advanced users of Swedish. The confusion often arises from the belief that these terms should be differentiated according to their meaning, whereas in fact it is not the meaning that is different, but how they are... 
by Sofi | 17,05,02 | ARTICLES, Expressions, FEATURED, Language Learning
Ten Swedish insect-related expressions you should master Why? Idiomatic expressions are useful in many ways. First of all, the will teach you something of the local culture or history. Second, remembering and knowing an expression by heart will help you to... 
by Sofi | 17,04,14 | ARTICLES, FEATURED, Language Learning
Do you remember your first class in Swedish? You probably learnt how to introduce yourself, talk about where you come from, and ask others about the same topics. When you walked out of your class, you were probably on a bit of a high. Swedish is an easy language, you...