Many students find that the Swedish they hear in podcasts, on TV, or when speaking with native speakers sounds very different from textbook Swedish. In this course, you will develop practical listening strategies and explore common features of spoken Swedish, such as reductions, fillers, and natural speech patterns. The course combines listening practice with interactive speaking activities so you can immediately apply what you hear in conversation. Ideal for B1 learners who want to understand and participate in real-life Swedish conversations more confidently.

DELIVERY MODE

• Face-to-Face

TEXTBOOK

• Tutor supplied material

COURSE OUTLINE

• Developing listening strategies to understand the main ideas and key information in authentic spoken Swedish
• Recognising common features of everyday speech, including fillers, reductions and informal language
• Practising listening to short recordings and conversations from everyday life
• Guided discussions and roleplays to build confidence using language from the listening activities

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Use practical strategies to understand authentic spoken Swedish more effectively
2. Identify common features of everyday spoken Swedish, including reductions and informal expressions
3. Understand the main ideas and key details in short, authentic listening texts
4. Feel more confident participating in everyday conversations in Swedish
5. Develop greater confidence communicating in Swedish in real-life situations