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Computer verbs Posted by Stephen Maconi on Mar 7, 2012
Last week, I posted a list of computer-related vocabulary, centered specifically around hardware (or in Swedish, hårdvara). This time, I’m going to go through a list of software-related vocabulary, or more specifically computer-related verbs. So, for those of you who use a word processor (for example) but don’t dare to change the interface language to…
Swedish buns – Philadelphia style Posted by jennie on Mar 6, 2012
From yummy men to yummy buns! Being pregnant mean an awful lot of things. For start – I’m having a baby! But I’m also having some serious cravings and of course are these cravings quite specific Swedish things that might not be the easiest thing in the world to get hold of. This past weekend…
IKEA gets sued by 5-year old girl’s family for discrimination? Posted by Katja on Feb 2, 2012
In Sweden it isn’t very common that people go round suing each other. But Monday this week the incident about the girl with a chromosome disorder who wasn’t let into the ball room due to “safety reasons” according to (Malmö’s) IKEA manager, was brought up again. The 5-year old girl was not allowed into the…
Swedish Language Learning Humor Posted by Marcus Cederström on Jan 12, 2012
There comes a point in every language learner’s studies that the language is just frustrating. Swedish is no different. For some, that frustration sets in early. As early as learning you first few nouns even. En or ett? I just have to know it? There is no set rule? Nope. You just have to know…
Let’s improve the blog together! Posted by Katja on Jan 3, 2012
The Swedish Blog wish you a fantastic 2012! For some of you this might be the year you finally are able to go to Sweden, for others you might make a major break through in swedish, who knows. We bloggers will try our best to help you achieve your goals concerning Sweden and our language…
Marita Lobler´s short film contribution to Glennville Awards with English subs Posted by Tibor on Jan 2, 2012
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Glennville-Film-Studios/227520503967196
Must try Must! Posted by Katja on Dec 29, 2011
Think you have tried all soft drinks? If you haven’t tried the Swedish Julmust then you’ve missed out. In Sweden there are two types of Must, Julmust (Christmas Must) and Påskmust (Easter Must). Sure it is brown, sugary and carbonated but definitely not the same as Coca Cola. The recipe for Must is a special recipe kept…