Swedish Course

Swedish call their language Svenska, spoken by approximately 8 million inhabitants of Sweden, 300,000 people in Finland. It belongs to the North Germanic sub-group of the Indo-European language family (English is in the West Germanic sub-group), which includes Danish, Norwegian, Iceland, and Faroese. It closely resembles Danish and Norwegian, especially in written form with grammar and syntax very similar to English, more so than German or French. Many Swedish words are easily recognizable by English speakers, and even more so by the Germans. We thus conclude that Swedish is a relatively easy language for English speakers to learn. Pronunciation is a little difficult at first, especially the vowels. a beginner should listen to a native to get a good grasp of the Swedish sounds.

Level I - Basic For Beginners.

Course structure:

This level teaches basic fundamental vocabulary, structure of Swedish and the sound system. Understanding, speaking, reading and writing besides grammar and simple conversation are taught. Writing business letters and essays, answering questions on comprehension of simple texts, stimulated dialogues, role-playing and the study of Swedish culture and life styles are the other highlights of this course.

On course completion the student will be able to:

Comprehend the spoken language from vocabulary used in text. Read and understand the language of the specific level. Recognize correct sound patterns. Write exercises using grammar knowledge studied. Know cultural elements of the Swedish societies. Sustain a conversation within the framework of the vocabulary studied.

Duration: Two and a half months.

Level II - Intermediate

Course eligibility: For those who know the basic level of Swedish language.

Course structure:

Covering the intermediate level of conversation, discussion, essays writing, culture of the country, business and life sciences. This course helps the students to improve their fluency and speak correctly.
 

On course completion one will be confident to:

Use and understand Swedish in the text. Write with a wide vocabulary. Read with improved ability. Demonstrate a developing empathy for the Swedish culture. Form questions and answers based on familiar material. Sustain an extended conversation using vocabulary studied.

Special Projects: workbook and library research.

Duration: Two and half months.

Level III - Advanced

Course eligibility: For those who want to specialize in the language.

Course structure:

This level covers written comprehension and expressions in a particular area of studies besides oral communication. On completion the students will be able to teach , translate and take higher studies in Sweden. The third level of Swedish make you to understand the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, besides developing individual interests in reading materials and cultural items. Short stories, plays, essays, poetry and biographies are read using a vast vocabulary. Swedish is used extensively in class during discussions and role-playing.

On course completion the student will be guaranteed to:

Understand and use the language and vocabulary in the text. Speak, read and write with improved ability and a wide vocabulary. Understand and be understood by a native speakers. Understand Swedish used in the text and supplemental materials. Translate from English to Swedish while demonstrating grammatical skills. Acquire a deeper understanding of the Swedish culture.. Form questions and answers based on material read or discussed Engage in special projects: Work book, library research, project work

Duration: Two and half months.

On course completion of each level and attending the test, the students will get a certificate from World Language Lab.