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Swedish Supines and Past Participles and More Grammar Posted by Transparent Language on May 22, 2009
You know how I always tell you that Swedish is so similar to English that learning it should be a cake-walk really? Well, today, I will break with this long-standing tradition and instead I’m going to tell you that Swedish is not like English at all and that it can be quite hard to get…
Summer Festivals in Sweden Posted by Transparent Language on May 20, 2009
I don’t know about you, but for me summer means one thing (well, one among several other equally important things) – music festivals. I’m not sure if this is a sign of my immaturity, or nostalgia for the days when I was young and free and didn’t mind (heck, actually enjoyed!) having mud fights at…
Eurovision 2009 – Blogging the Final Live Posted by Transparent Language on May 16, 2009
OK, are you ready? I know I am. We have plenty of popcorn and drinks and as soon as this bizarre intro of Cirque de Soleil is over, the final will begin for real. How will Sweden do tonight? I have no idea. I doubt we will win, however since it just so happens that…
Eurovision 2009 – First Semi-Final (Live) Posted by Transparent Language on May 12, 2009
We’re waiting for the results now to see who’s going to the final on Saturday. I’m proud to say that Sweden’s entry has turned out better than (at least I) expected it. However: Malena’s choice of dress was tragic!!! On the white background she disappears and despite all her spray-on tan, she looks washed out…
Swedish Adjectives – following a possessive word Posted by Transparent Language on May 10, 2009
“I hate those Swedish adjectives,” my friend proclaimed, “they make no sense!” My friend has been studying Swedish for a few weeks already, and as she says, it’s been a slow going, painful process. The fact that she’s doing it mostly by herself, with only her Swedish boyfriend as a reluctant teacher, outside of Sweden…
Summer Plans 2009 – Vacationing in Sweden Posted by Transparent Language on May 7, 2009
It’s (almost) the middle of May already. Time’s fun when you’re having flies, or rather, the other way round. The weather may not be very summery yet, or up North – not even very springy yet, but summer is already on everybody’s mind. Yes, it’s time to plan your summer vacation, if you haven’t done…
The Mysterious Ways of Swedish Post Office Posted by Transparent Language on May 4, 2009
People abroad are always very surprised when they hear me say things like, “Oh, I have to go to the gas station and pick up my package” or “we pick up our mail at the supermarket.” “What? Don’t you have normal post offices over there?”, they ask. Well, as a matter of fact, we really…