Sweden
5 TV Shows You Can Stream To Help You Learn Swedish
There’s a lot of good Swedish TV out there, and not all of it is crime shows!
Quiz: Do You Know The Days Of The Week In Swedish?
Count down to the helgen (weekend) by learning the Swedish weekdays! Take this quiz to see how much you already know.
Introducing Daria Bogdanska’s ‘Wage Slaves’
This month’s book is about the struggle to find both work and friends in a new country.
The Complete Guide To Traveling In Sweden This Summer
From Stockholm to Gothenburg, Malmö, the mountains, the countryside and the many islands — we’ll show you Sweden’s true gems and give you some tips for your trip.
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.
