Start your beginner Swedish learning journey with our Beginner Swedish: A1.1 Course, designed for learners with no prior knowledge of Swedish or those who wish to refresh the basics. This introductory course builds the foundations needed to communicate in simple everyday situations while developing your understanding of essential Swedish grammar and vocabulary. It is ideal for learners interested in learning Swedish for cultural interest or personal enrichment in a supportive and interactive learning environment.

You will practise communication in situations such as introducing yourself, asking and answering simple questions, describing everyday objects, and talking about daily routines. Grammar is introduced naturally through these interactions, including basic word order, present tense verbs, question formation, and simple negation. Vocabulary and phonetics are integrated throughout, including everyday expressions, numbers and time, and the pronunciation of key Swedish sounds such as long vowels, consonants, and characteristic sound patterns.

DELIVERY MODE

Language courses are offered in two delivery modes:

• Face-to-Face: WEA Sydney
• Online: via Zoom or Microsoft Teams

Please check the delivery mode listed before enrolling, as some classes are face-to-face and others are online.

TEXTBOOK

• Rivstart 3rd Ed A1+A2 Textbook (Natur & Kultur: 2023), ISBN 9789127462342

Suggested Textbook Suppliers: Abbey's Bookshop · Intext Book Company / Language International Bookshop · The Language People

The textbook is not included in the course fee. Please check textbook availability with the supplier and wait until your course is confirmed before purchasing. WEA Sydney cannot accept responsibility for textbook purchases if a course is cancelled. Courses are confirmed or cancelled at least 7 days before the start date.

COURSE OUTLINE

Communication

• Introducing yourself (name, country, language, occupation)
• Using formal and informal greetings
• Asking and answering simple personal questions
• Interacting in a classroom context; asking the teacher for help
• Describing everyday objects and personal belongings
• Understanding and using numbers and time expressions
• Talking about everyday activities and daily routines
• Writing short texts (personal presentation; description of a typical day)

Grammar

• Word order: basic main clause structure
• Question forms: question formation and question words
• Pronouns: subject pronouns; den and det
• Negation
• Verb forms: present tense of common verbs; imperative
• Nouns: indefinite and definite singular forms
• Conjunctions: simple conjunctions in main clauses
• Alphabet

Phonetics

• Sounds: long vowels and long consonants; vowel /a/
• Sounds: tjugo and sju (distinct consonant sounds)
• Sentence stress and intonation

Vocabulary

• Personal information and introductions
• Greetings and social interaction
• Numbers and time expressions
• Everyday objects and activities
• Health and common expressions
• Daily routines

LEARNING OUTCOMES

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

1. Communicate in Swedish in simple everyday situations such as introducing themselves and asking basic questions.
2. Use fundamental grammar structures including basic word order, present tense verbs, and simple questions.
3. Apply essential vocabulary and pronunciation patterns to describe daily routines and interact in basic contexts.