Intensive Beginner’s Course in Swedish for Exchange Students, level A1

Aim

On completion of the course, the student should have command of the Swedish language equal to level A1, according to CEFR (The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). On completion of the course, the student should be able to: • understand and use well-known, everyday expressions and very basic phrases, which all aim to meet concrete needs • present herself/himself and others, and ask, as well as answer, questions relating to their own life such as where s/he lives, people s/he knows and things s/he owns • conduct simple conversation, provided that the conversational partner speaks slowly and clearly, and is willing to help out.

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.