Archive for 'Swedish Language'
Hej då! A farewell re-cap of favorite Swedish blogs Posted by Chelsea B on Apr 4, 2022
Allt gott har ett slut, all good things must come to an end. The Transparent Language Swedish blog is being discontinued so it’s time to say hej då kära läsare (goodbye, dear readers!). From Swedish grammar to music, food, and culture, we’re covered a lot of content together over the last few years. Don’t worry…
Swedish Learning Resource Round-up Posted by Liz S on Mar 25, 2022
Are you looking for Swedish learning resources outside of your regular textbook? Or just looking for a refresh of resources you already use? This blog will highlight several great resources for Swedish learners broken out by language level. A Resource for Beginning Learners After covering the basics of Swedish, a great way to increase your…
Study Swedish in the subway Posted by Chelsea B on Mar 17, 2022
Bank with us. Check out our new exhibit! Looking for something tasty for dinner? Stockholm’s tunnelbana (subway) might as well be a marketing agency, because it’s packed with advertisements. Good ads pose a question, make a demand, or grab your attention with a familiar face or flashy artwork. This week we’ll study three different…
My moving to Sweden checklist Posted by Chelsea B on Feb 18, 2022
Exploring a new city, navigating a foreign language and culture, starting at a new university or job – these are all things to consider when moving abroad. Why this topic for this week’s blog? Because I myself am in the process of moving abroad – to Sweden, and it’s all I can think about! As…
Swedish Indie Pop at its Finest: Annika Norlin Posted by Liz S on Feb 4, 2022
Photo by Jordan Whitfield on Unsplash Fans of Swedish pop rejoice as Annika Norlin (also know as Säkert! and Hello Saferide) has recently released a brand new album! In my opinion, her music is a perfect example of svensk indie pop – often melancholy, or painfully honest lyrics set to mostly upbeat melodies. This week…
How to use Swedish present participles Posted by Chelsea B on Jan 28, 2022
Titta! En flygande ko! En skrattande cat! A flying cow, and a sitting cat? You can say whatever nonsensical thing you’d like -and much more, with the help of present participles. Present participles take the -ing form in English and serve an array of grammatical purposes. This week, we’ll learn how to construct the present…
Popular Swedish Ski Towns Posted by Chelsea B on Jan 14, 2022
Skidorter (ski towns) dot the Swedish countryside, providing endless opportunities for skiers and snowboarders to enjoy the winter weather. Spanning from just a few miles outside of Stockholm to riksgränsen at the northern border, it’s easy to catch a train and hit the slopes for the weekend, or plan a longer skidsemester with the family…