Swedish for Foreign Students, Level B1:2

Aim

On completion of the course, the student should have command of the Swedish language equal to level B1, according to CEFR (The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). On completion of the course, the student should be able to: •broadly understand topical TV and radio programmes, or programmes about subjects relating to working life or to the student’s own personal interests, provided that the language is spoken slowly. •understand texts that consist of mainly high-frequency language relating to working life •understand descriptions of events, feelings and requests in private correspondence •without being prepared, enter into a conversation about topics that are familiar, that are of personal interest or relate to everyday life – e.g. family, leisure time activities, work, travel and topical subjects •briefly give an account of, and provide reasons for the student’s views and plans •tell a story or give an account of what happens in a book or a film, and describe their impressions of it •write personal letters that describe experiences and impressions.

Content

Text Study of texts that are adapted to the course level and that are used as a basis for reading and listening comprehension exercises, for systematic vocabulary training and as a basis for oral and written tasks. Oral Comprehension Exercises in listening comprehension, pronunciation and oral communication Grammar and Written Proficiency Study of basic Swedish grammar, with a focus on syntax. Exercises in the writing of texts.