Sweden
Swedish ‘Hen’ Is Here To Stay: The Success Of A Made-Up Gender-Neutral Pronoun
For a long time in Swedish, you had to choose between the masculine ‘han’ and feminine ‘hon’ pronouns. The Swedish ‘hen’ is changing that.
How To Write The Date In Swedish
Forget everything you know about writing the date. We’re going to re-learn it, Sweden-style.
How To Name And Pronounce Colors In Swedish
Roses are röda, violets are blå (pronounced BLU-uh). We know our colors in Swedish, and soon you will too-uh!
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Swedish?
Does your knowledge of Swedish go past Ikea and meatballs?
How To Host The Perfect Swedish Dinner Party
Hint: you’ve got options beyond IKEA meatballs.
Culture City: A Scandinavian Experience In Your Backyard
In this installment of Culture City, we visited an international hotspot for Nordic culture and got our Scandinavian fix, no passport needed.
How Many People Speak Swedish, And Where Is It Spoken?
Hint: there are far fewer Swedish speakers than IKEA shoppers in the world.
5 Of The Best Podcasts For Swedish Language Learners
Whether you’re reinforcing your language essentials or catching up on Swedish murder mysteries, listening to these podcasts totally counts as studying.
How To Talk About Mental Health In 6 Different Languages
‘Self-care’ has become a major buzzword in the U.S. amid a burgeoning movement to destigmatize mental illness. Do other cultures discuss mental health as openly?
The American Obsession With Ikea
In the over 30 years since the company opened in the United States, IKEA has fully infiltrated American culture. Here are a few reasons why.
Babbel On: October 2017 Language News Roundup
A Viking language in Minecraft, alcohol improving language-speaking ability and more from the linguistic world in October.
Death Cleaning And Other Decluttering Traditions Around The World
What do feng shui, the KonMari method, and Swedish death cleaning all have in common? They’re not just trendy — they also reveal something about the cultures they came from.
Why Are Americans So Obsessed With Scandinavian Culture?
Mittens, mugs and chunky-knit socks: ‘hygge’ is the new ‘je ne sais quoi.’
5 Tips To Learn Swedish – From A Swedish Polyglot
Swedish is an easier language to learn than you might think — these 5 tips from a genuine Swede will make it even easier to start speaking it.
