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Individual lesson plans & flexible schedule

Every student has a different reason for learning Swedish. That is why we always offer our students a custom-made lesson plan. This way you will get the most out of your time in class. We teach over Skype or Zoom, and you will always meet with a professional, experienced, and native-speaking teacher.

We offer our students to choose between 30 minutes, 45 minutes,60 and 90 minutes long sessions. Since the lessons are one-to-one, you can also decide when and how often to meet up for a class.

Swedish language lessons

Risk-free trial lesson

The Swedish Teacher offer all new students a free trial lesson/consultation. It takes about 30 minutes, and during this session, you will discuss with your teacher how we best can assist you in reaching your goals.

Risk-free trial lesson

If you wish to continue after the trial, you can choose between 30, 45, 60, and 90 minutes lessons. All our lessons are one-on-one. Schedule and pay for your lessons one at a time, or purchase a package of 10 lessons and receive a discount.

 

Single lessons (1 student / 2 students)

Lesson packages (1 student / 2 students)

Swedish beginner level - Level A1-A2 CEFR

With our quick start beginner lessons, you will soon get a basic knowledge of Swedish language.

You will learn:

  • Basic phrases for situations in everyday life
  • Basic grammar such as word order, forms of the noun, tenses of the verb, adjective forms, pronouns, etc.
  • Vowel sounds, consonant sounds, and language melody
  • Writing simple texts

How to book a trial lesson:

  1. Go to our online schedule.
  2. Choose your time zone.
  3. Choose a teacher, a date and a time. We are five teachers in three different time zones. You can find more information about our teachers here.
  4. Choose “consultation/trial lesson,” and time for your lesson.
  5. As soon as your teacher receive your booking, he or she will contact you.

Textbooks we use on beginner level:

Rivstart A1 + A2

Form i fokus A

Mål 1 Lärobok

På svenska! 1

Swedish intermediate level - Level B1-B2 CEFR

Our lessons on intermediate level suits students who already know a little bit of Swedish through previous lessons or by picking it up on your own.

We will help you expand your vocabulary and feel more confident speaking Swedish. Whether you need reading, writing, listening, grammar or pronunciation – your teacher will design the perfect lessons for you!

For intermediate students, we design a lesson plan based on textbooks used at several of the largest adult education centers in Sweden. This way you can easily transfer to their courses. We can also assist you in preparing for a Swedish test such as SWEDEX or sfi-provet.

Textbooks we use on Intermediate level:

Rivstart B1 + B2

Form i fokus B

Sagor och Sanningar

Swedish textbook På svenska!

På svenska! 2

Swedish advanced level - Level C1-C2 CEFR

Our lessons on advanced level suits students who want to speak Swedish fluently in most situations in their life.

We will help you expand your vocabulary and feel more confident speaking Swedish. On advanced level we also pay a lot of attention to the student’s writing skills – we can help you with everything from short emails to job application letters. We can of course also help you prepare for a language test such as TISUS or SAS B.

We can help you:

  • Brush up your grammar
  • Improve your pronunciation
  • Build confidence speaking Swedish
  • Expand your Swedish vocabulary

Textbooks we use on Advanced level:

Form i fokus C

Text i fokus 1

Swedish textbook Syntaxboken

Syntaxboken

Swedish textbook Verb med variation

Verb med variation

Swedish group class with maximum 5 students

We wanted to start small group courses where we can meet each student’s individual needs and goals but still add the dynamics of learning in a group. So we created what we think is a lagom intense course with a lagom number of students. In the Summer of 2021, we will start Swedish beginner group courses with lessons once a week, or twice a week. 

Once a week

1 x 90 minutes lesson every week for a total of 20 weeks. The course covers chapters 1-5 in the textbook Rivstart A1+A2.

Twice a week

2 x 90 minutes every week for a total of 10 weeks. The course covers chapters 1-5 in the Rivstart A1+A2 textbook.   

Target level & Course objectives

The target level for our beginner course is Level A1, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

After completing the course you should master the basics of the Swedish language so that you can make yourself
understood and understand others in everyday situations, for example when greeting
someone, ordering something, and providing or asking for simple information. 

Content & course material

During the course, you will learn, among other things, to greet, introduce yourself, talk about yourself (family, leisure, studies, work, etc.) and make purchases. We practice very natural pronunciation. You get to read simple dialogues and shorter texts and practice understanding spoken Swedish. You learn the grammatical basics, such as word order, tenses, noun and adjective inflections, pronouns, and prepositions.

Rivstart A1 + A2 Textbok and övningsbok (2a upplagan/ 2nd Edition) kapitel 1-5 (P Levy Scherrer, K Lindemalm, Natur och Kultur 2014).The textbooks are not included in the course fee.

 

Course duration

Once a week (1 x 90 minutes)

Twice a week (2 x 90 minutes)

Pricing

5 250 SEK

How to book a group course:

  1. Go to our online schedule.
  2. Choose group course.

If you are a small group that wants to take lessons together, contact us and we can tailor a group course just for you.

Swedish Conversation lessons - From level A2 CEFR

Conversation lessons are perfect for you who have taken self study courses but haven’t had a lot of opportunities to actually speak the language.

The lessons will be in a relaxed and fun atmosphere, and you never have to feel embarrassed when speaking Swedish!

While you are speaking the teacher will send you written corrections and suggested vocabulary when needed. This immediate feedback corrects and develops your speech process while your thoughts are still fresh in your mind. To prepare for your lesson, you will, for example, read a book, a newspaper article or listen to a radio show.

You will improve:

  • Vocabulary of your interest
  • Confidence in speaking Swedish
  • Pronunciation
  • Grammar
  • Listening comprehension

Swedish at Work - From level B1 CEFR

The ability to express your thoughts and ideas clearly can lead to new opportunities and better recognition at work. We have aided a range of professionals, from health care personnel to nuclear engineers, in achieving an effective level of communication in Swedish. We can structure a course for you to learn specialized vocabulary, professional writing and presentation skills.

We can help you with:

  • Building a specialized vocabulary
  • Speaking to clients, customers or patients
  • Improving your professional writing
  • Polishing your presentation skills
  • Learning about Swedish office culture
  • Perfecting pronunciation and grammar

Pronunciation lessons - From level A2 CEFR

With a correct technique and a lot of practice, you can make major improvements to your pronunciation. Improving your pronunciation will result in better listening comprehension as you become more aware of the subtleties of the Swedish language.

Our classes begin, with a personal analysis of your pronunciation skills. Then we create a specialized training program that teaches you the techniques how to produce difficult sounds. To improve your Swedish melody, we also work on stress in single words and sentences.

We have trained people with Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, English, Greek, Polish, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese as their first language to sound more like a native Swedish speaker.

You will improve:

  • Vowel sounds
  • Consonant sounds
  • Stress in single words
  • Language melody
  • Tone accent

Writing & proofreading

If you are looking to improve your Swedish writing skills, we are here to help. Writing is a great tool to improve your understanding of the language structure in general. As one of our students once said: “Now I see what I sound like when I talk. ” We can also look at your CV, job application, emails, etc. Just schedule a trial lesson, and let us know how we can help you.

We can help you prepare for several Swedish language exams

Swedex

Swedex is an internationally viable Swedish language exam designed by Folkuniversitetet. It is possible to take the exam at three levels: A2, B1, and B2. You can take Swedex irrespective of how you have learned Swedish. Swedex tests your proficiency in speaking, reading, listening, and writing. Our teachers Sara and Margaretha arecertified SWEDEX examinatodr and can help you prepare for your test.

Folkuniversitetet’s C1-test (Level C1 CEFR)

Test your skills in Swedish at the C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The language test accepted among others by Socialstyrelsen (The National Board of Health and Welfare). The test is suited for those who need a certificate showing such an employer that you have excellent knowledge of Swedish.

SFI test

The SFI test is a national test that supports teachers when they put the rating on the participants in the Swedish for immigrants, SFI. Testing and teaching are conducted throughout the year.

The tests are designed and developed at Stockholm University in cooperation with Skolverket. Students who take the test as part of a course do the test for free.

The SFI test is on three levels: B, C, and D. The courses can be related to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages; learning, teaching, and assessment. Course A corresponds to level A1/A1, course B corresponds to level A1/A2 course C corresponds to level A2/A2 + and course D corresponds to B1/B1+.

Tisus

“Tisus” (Test in Swedish for University Studies) Tisus is recognized by all the universities in Sweden as a statement of eligibility regarding Swedish language proficiency. The examination is designed according to needs expressed by students and university teachers. There are three test components:

  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Speaking

Risk-free trial lesson

The Swedish Teacher offer all new students a free trial lesson/consultation. It takes about 30 minutes, and during this session, you will discuss with your teacher how we best can assist you in reaching your goals.

Risk-free trial lesson

If you wish to continue after the trial, you can choose between 30, 45, 60, and 90 minutes lessons. All our lessons are one-on-one. Schedule and pay for your lessons one at a time, or purchase a package of 10 lessons and receive a discount.

 

Single lessons (1 student / 2 students)

Lesson packages (1 student / 2 students)

Swedish beginner level - Level A1-A2 CEFR

With our quick start beginner lessons, you will soon get a basic knowledge of Swedish language.

You will learn:

  • Basic phrases for situations in everyday life
  • Basic grammar such as word order, forms of the noun, tenses of the verb, adjective forms, pronouns, etc.
  • Vowel sounds, consonant sounds, and language melody
  • Writing simple texts

How to book a trial lesson:

  1. Go to our online schedule.
  2. Choose your time zone.
  3. Choose a teacher, a date and a time. We are five teachers in three different time zones. You can find more information about our teachers here.
  4. Choose “consultation/trial lesson,” and time for your lesson.
  5. As soon as your teacher receive your booking, he or she will contact you.

Textbooks we use on beginner level:

Rivstart A1 + A2

Form i fokus A

Mål 1 Lärobok

På svenska! 1

Swedish intermediate level - Level B1-B2 CEFR

Our lessons on intermediate level suits students who already know a little bit of Swedish through previous lessons or by picking it up on your own.

We will help you expand your vocabulary and feel more confident speaking Swedish. Whether you need reading, writing, listening, grammar or pronunciation – your teacher will design the perfect lessons for you!

For intermediate students, we design a lesson plan based on textbooks used at several of the largest adult education centers in Sweden. This way you can easily transfer to their courses. We can also assist you in preparing for a Swedish test such as SWEDEX or sfi-provet.

Textbooks we use on Intermediate level:

Rivstart B1 + B2

Form i fokus B

Sagor och Sanningar

Swedish textbook På svenska!

På svenska! 2

Swedish advanced level - Level C1-C2 CEFR

Our lessons on advanced level suits students who want to speak Swedish fluently in most situations in their life.

We will help you expand your vocabulary and feel more confident speaking Swedish. On advanced level we also pay a lot of attention to the student’s writing skills – we can help you with everything from short emails to job application letters. We can of course also help you prepare for a language test such as TISUS or SAS B.

We can help you:

  • Brush up your grammar
  • Improve your pronunciation
  • Build confidence speaking Swedish
  • Expand your Swedish vocabulary

Textbooks we use on Advanced level:

Form i fokus C

Text i fokus 1

Swedish textbook Syntaxboken

Syntaxboken

Swedish textbook Verb med variation

Verb med variation

Swedish group class with maximum 5 students

We wanted to start small group courses where we can meet each student’s individual needs and goals but still add the dynamics of learning in a group. So we created what we think is a lagom intense course with a lagom number of students. In the Summer of 2021, we will start Swedish beginner group courses with lessons once a week, or twice a week. 

Once a week

1 x 90 minutes lesson every week for a total of 20 weeks. The course covers chapters 1-5 in the textbook Rivstart A1+A2.

Twice a week

2 x 90 minutes every week for a total of 10 weeks. The course covers chapters 1-5 in the Rivstart A1+A2 textbook.   

Target level & Course objectives

The target level for our beginner course is Level A1, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

After completing the course you should master the basics of the Swedish language so that you can make yourself
understood and understand others in everyday situations, for example when greeting
someone, ordering something, and providing or asking for simple information. 

Content & course material

During the course, you will learn, among other things, to greet, introduce yourself, talk about yourself (family, leisure, studies, work, etc.) and make purchases. We practice very natural pronunciation. You get to read simple dialogues and shorter texts and practice understanding spoken Swedish. You learn the grammatical basics, such as word order, tenses, noun and adjective inflections, pronouns, and prepositions.

Rivstart A1 + A2 Textbok and övningsbok (2a upplagan/ 2nd Edition) kapitel 1-5 (P Levy Scherrer, K Lindemalm, Natur och Kultur 2014).The textbooks are not included in the course fee.

 

Course duration

Once a week (1 x 90 minutes)

Twice a week (2 x 90 minutes)

Pricing

5 250 SEK

How to book a group course:

  1. Go to our online schedule.
  2. Choose group course.

If you are a small group that wants to take lessons together, contact us and we can tailor a group course just for you.

Swedish Conversation lessons - From level A2 CEFR

Conversation lessons are perfect for you who have taken self study courses but haven’t had a lot of opportunities to actually speak the language.

The lessons will be in a relaxed and fun atmosphere, and you never have to feel embarrassed when speaking Swedish!

While you are speaking the teacher will send you written corrections and suggested vocabulary when needed. This immediate feedback corrects and develops your speech process while your thoughts are still fresh in your mind. To prepare for your lesson, you will, for example, read a book, a newspaper article or listen to a radio show.

You will improve:

  • Vocabulary of your interest
  • Confidence in speaking Swedish
  • Pronunciation
  • Grammar
  • Listening comprehension

Swedish at Work - From level B1 CEFR

The ability to express your thoughts and ideas clearly can lead to new opportunities and better recognition at work. We have aided a range of professionals, from health care personnel to nuclear engineers, in achieving an effective level of communication in Swedish. We can structure a course for you to learn specialized vocabulary, professional writing and presentation skills.

We can help you with:

  • Building a specialized vocabulary
  • Speaking to clients, customers or patients
  • Improving your professional writing
  • Polishing your presentation skills
  • Learning about Swedish office culture
  • Perfecting pronunciation and grammar

Pronunciation lessons - From level A2 CEFR

With a correct technique and a lot of practice, you can make major improvements to your pronunciation. Improving your pronunciation will result in better listening comprehension as you become more aware of the subtleties of the Swedish language.

Our classes begin, with a personal analysis of your pronunciation skills. Then we create a specialized training program that teaches you the techniques how to produce difficult sounds. To improve your Swedish melody, we also work on stress in single words and sentences.

We have trained people with Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, English, Greek, Polish, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese as their first language to sound more like a native Swedish speaker.

You will improve:

  • Vowel sounds
  • Consonant sounds
  • Stress in single words
  • Language melody
  • Tone accent

Writing & proofreading

If you are looking to improve your Swedish writing skills, we are here to help. Writing is a great tool to improve your understanding of the language structure in general. As one of our students once said: “Now I see what I sound like when I talk. ” We can also look at your CV, job application, emails, etc. Just schedule a trial lesson, and let us know how we can help you.

We can help you prepare for several Swedish language exams

Swedex

Swedex is an internationally viable Swedish language exam designed by Folkuniversitetet. It is possible to take the exam at three levels: A2, B1, and B2. You can take Swedex irrespective of how you have learned Swedish. Swedex tests your proficiency in speaking, reading, listening, and writing. Our teachers Sara and Margaretha arecertified SWEDEX examinatodr and can help you prepare for your test.

Folkuniversitetet’s C1-test (Level C1 CEFR)

Test your skills in Swedish at the C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The language test accepted among others by Socialstyrelsen (The National Board of Health and Welfare). The test is suited for those who need a certificate showing such an employer that you have excellent knowledge of Swedish.

SFI test

The SFI test is a national test that supports teachers when they put the rating on the participants in the Swedish for immigrants, SFI. Testing and teaching are conducted throughout the year.

The tests are designed and developed at Stockholm University in cooperation with Skolverket. Students who take the test as part of a course do the test for free.

The SFI test is on three levels: B, C, and D. The courses can be related to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages; learning, teaching, and assessment. Course A corresponds to level A1/A1, course B corresponds to level A1/A2 course C corresponds to level A2/A2 + and course D corresponds to B1/B1+.

Tisus

“Tisus” (Test in Swedish for University Studies) Tisus is recognized by all the universities in Sweden as a statement of eligibility regarding Swedish language proficiency. The examination is designed according to needs expressed by students and university teachers. There are three test components:

  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Speaking

Swedish intermediate level - Level B1-B2 CEFR

With our quick start beginner lessons, you will soon get a basic knowledge of Swedish language.

You will learn:

  • Basic phrases for situations in everyday life
  • Basic grammar such as word order, forms of the noun, tenses of the verb, adjective forms, pronouns, etc.
  • Vowel sounds, consonant sounds, and language melody
  • Writing simple texts

How to book a trial lesson:

  1. Go to our online schedule.
  2. Choose your time zone.
  3. Choose a teacher, a date and a time. We are five teachers in three different time zones. You can find more information about our teachers here.
  4. Choose “consultation/trial lesson,” and time for your lesson.
  5. As soon as your teacher receive your booking, he or she will contact you.

Textbooks we use on Intermediate level:

Rivstart B1 + B2

Form i fokus B

Sagor och Sanningar

Swedish textbook På svenska!

På svenska! 2

Questions?
Contact us here!

If you have any questions, you can always get in touch with us at info@theswedishteacher.com (or simply use this form). We look forward to hearing from you!