Make someone speak

In Sweden, it can be very easy for English-speakers to get by without any Swedish at all. Most Swedes are very good at English, and are polite and considerate when someone does not know Swedish well - so they often switch to English. This eases conversation, but can make it hard to learn. Today, be pushy! Make someone you know who is learning speak with you for at least 10 minutes! Don´t let him edge out by switching to English, but persist in keeping the conversation Swedish, even if it feels a little artificial!

What is your experience?

Leave a note!

Leave a note in a public bathroom with a question in Swedish. Come back after a few days: Did anyone answer?


What was the question and answer?

Watch Swedish News today

Watch the Swedish news on TV today! Or listen to them on the radio, for example

http://sverigesradio.se/sida/default.aspx?programid=493

What News story did you find especially interesting? Try to talk to someone about it - or just write about it here »

Talk to a neighbour!

Try to talk to a neighbor today. The nice weather is a perfect topic today!

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Sniglar

Casually slip the word “sniglar” into
conversation as often as possible today! How many times can you use it?

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Favorite Word

What is your favorite word in Swedish? Is there any word you really like? What does it mean and why do you like it? Please explain in Swedish!

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Hello

This blog was created by students at the Umeå Institute of Design in terms of a Service design project. The project is about learning Swedish as a second language.

On this blog we will be posting tasks for people to complete. Please feel free to add comments with your stories and experiences. Also, we are open to all sorts of suggestions.

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