Prior Swedish language competence
Not required.

Course description
Participants work with easy texts and exercises, the aim of which is to acquire a basic knowledge of Swedish grammar and vocabulary, which will enable them to handle the most common communicative situations. Emphasis is also placed on pronunciation and oral communication skills.
The course is held in Swedish but, if necessary, English may be used for instruction and explanation purposes.

Text books
Svenska utifrån, Svenska Institutet
Första övningsboken i svensk grammatik, Hellström

Objectives
• Ability to speak and write about everyday life with a limited vocabulary.
• Understanding straightforward Swedish spoken at a normal speed.
• Pronouncing Swedish in a way that aids communication.
• Reading and understanding easy texts.
• Acquiring a solid knowledge of basic Swedish grammar.

These objectives correspond to level A1/A2 of the Common European Framework of language assessment.