Swedish as a Foreign Language: Beginner's course 4

This course gives you the skills needed to reach level B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). You develop your ability to understand, speak, read, and write Swedish.

During the course, you will:

•    explore key elements of Swedish grammar and pronunciation
•    practise writing clear texts on different topics
•    read and talk about Swedish literature
•    learn more about current issues and debates in Swedish society
•    build your vocabulary and improve your confidence in conversations

You will also work on understanding information and expressing it clearly in Swedish. Throughout the course, you will receive guidance to help you see what you need to develop further.

Course literature

The course literature listed may be updated up to eight weeks before the course begins.

The course is offered fully online and uses a digital learning platform and other online tools. There are scheduled real-time sessions, so you will need a computer with a webcam and a stable internet connection. Technical requirements will be provided before the course starts.

The teaching includes:
•    grammar and pronunciation sessions
•    exercises to help you understand different types of texts
•    conversation practice, discussions, and short presentations
•    writing tasks that help you develop a clearer and richer language

At the end of the course, you complete two digital exams via Zoom:
•    Written exam (5.5 credits) – monitored live via webcam
•    Oral exam (2 credits) – where you demonstrate your ability to understand and reproduce simple factual information and give a short prepared presentation

The monitoring is done in real time only. Nothing is recorded. The purpose is to ensure that the exams are completed without external help.

After completing the course, you will have a solid foundation in Swedish and be able to express yourself more clearly in both speech and writing. This strengthens your opportunities in further studies, work, and everyday communication.

The course can also be an important step toward higher-level Swedish courses or other programmes that require good Swedish language skills.

Prerequisites

To be admitted to the course, students must meet the general entry requirements for higher education in Sweden (with the exception of proficiency in Swedish) and have knowledge equivalent to SVEH13 Swedish for Students with a Foreign Background: Level 3, 7.5 credits

Selection criteria

Seats are allocated according to the following: The general average (GPA) of your higher secondary school leaving certificate: 34 %, The Swedish national university aptitude test: 34 %, number of previous ECTS at application deadline (up to 165): 32 %. If students have equal credentials, seats are allocated based on their results on The Swedish National University Aptitude Test. If this too is equal, seats are allocated based on a draw.

Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens

Citizens of countries outside:

• The European Union (EU)
• The European Economic Area (EEA) and
• Switzerland

are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each
semester.

Tuition fees, payments and exemptions

Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 15,625
First payment: SEK 15,625

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Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.

Application fee

No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.