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

Delivery mode for individual classes will vary from term to term, but will be listed as the following:

• Face-to-Face: WEA Sydney
• Online: via Zoom

TEXTBOOK

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

Supplier: Abbey's Language Book Centre
Please note that textbook cost is not included in the course fee. In the event of a course being cancelled, WEA Sydney cannot be held responsible for the purchase of any textbooks. Language courses will be confirmed or cancelled at least 7 days prior to their starting 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.