Print this page Intermediate Swedish: B1.2 Course

Continue developing your intermediate Swedish fluency and confidence with our Intermediate Swedish: B1.2 Course, suitable for learners who have completed our Intermediate Swedish: B1.1 Course or have approximately 160 hours of prior study. This course helps you expand your ability to communicate more confidently in Swedish while strengthening your understanding of key grammar and vocabulary needed for everyday conversation. 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 discussing finances, expressing agreement and disagreement, and exploring topics like sustainability and nature. Grammar is introduced in context, including conjunctions, comparative structures, verb forms, and participles. Vocabulary is expanded across topics such as money, the environment, and idiomatic language, supporting more natural and expressive communication.

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 / Microsoft Teams

TEXTBOOK

• Rivstart B1+B2 3rd Edition Textbook (Natur & Kultur: 2025), ISBN: 9789127466852

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

• Talking about money and finances
• Agreeing and disagreeing
• Discussing advantages and disadvantages
• Talking about animals and nature
• Discussing sustainable lifestyles

Grammar

• Conjunctions: antingen… eller, både… och, varken… eller, inte…, utan…
• Comparative structures: ju… desto
• Noun phrases: adjectives + nouns
• Verb forms: all verb groups; present participles
• Tense forms: imperative, infinitive, present tense

Vocabulary

• Pronunciation: word stress, syllables, and suffixes
• Money
• Dreams and happiness
• The environment
• Animals and nature
• Idioms

LEARNING OUTCOMES

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

1. Communicate in Swedish about everyday topics such as finances, environment, and personal opinions with increasing fluency.
2. Use key grammar structures such as conjunctions, comparative forms, and verb patterns with improved accuracy.
3. Apply relevant vocabulary and pronunciation features to express ideas more naturally and effectively.