Swedish for Adult Learners 

We offer Swedish classes all levels from beginner to advanced classes. Each course includes 8 weekly lessons. We run two courses each semester—spring and fall—and students sign up for one course at a time.

Our levels span one year and are divided into four parts: 1a, 1b, 2a, and 2b. All students start at 1a and move forward step by step.

Levels

Beginner (1a+b, 2a+b)

• For students with little or no prior knowledge of Swedish

• Focus on pronunciation, grammar, and basic everyday communication

• Students learn to introduce themselves, ask/answer simple questions, and understand basic texts

• Includes cultural context

Intermediate (1a+b, 2a+b)

• For those who have completed Beginner level or have equivalent experience

• Expands vocabulary and skills for routine interactions

• Students can understand common expressions, and join short conversations

Upper Intermediate (1a+b, 2a+b)

• Suitable for learners with about two years of study or equivalent background

• Focus on conversation practice, grammar review, and diverse topics

• Enables students to manage social/professional interactions, grasp main ideas in clear speech, and write connected texts

Advanced

• For learners with strong foundational knowledge or around three years of previous study

• Develops fluency, complex grammar, and listening through discussions and varied content

• Students become able to speak fluently, understand detailed speech, and write structured arguments

Conversational

• Designed for fluent speakers

• Focus on refining fluency and accuracy via discussions on news, TV, and podcasts

• Students learn to debate, express nuanced opinions, and comprehend complex texts. Course material: News articles, TV-shows, podcasts

Our teachers

Native Swede Anne-Louise Pettersson has a Master’s Degree in Education from Stockholm University. She has been teaching adults at the Scandinavian School since 2005. She enjoys long walks in both San Francisco and nature.

Native Swede Robert Rosenquist has a Master's Degree in Education from Linköping University and has been working with bilingual and full immersion education with students of all ages since 2010. In his free time he enjoys hiking, spending time with family and friends, and the occasional game of Carcassonne or Puerto Rico.

Native Swede Monika Stahler has a Bachelor's Degree in English and taught English as a Second Language in the Bay Area before starting teaching Swedish at the Scandinavian School. She is also the Cultural Programs Manager for Youth Programs at the school. In her free time she enjoys hiking, reading, and playing with the family cats.

Our next courses start in August 2025. Welcome back!

Classes March 2025

Beginner 1B (virtual), Anna-Karin, Tuesday 5pm-6pm, start March 18

Beginner 2B (virtual), Monika, Wednesday 7.15pm-8.15pm, start March 19

Intermediate 1B (virtual), Robert, Tuesday 5.00-6.00, start March 18

Intermediate 2B (virtual), Robert, Wednesday 6.00-7.30, start March 19

Upper Intermediate (virtual), Monika, Wednesday 6pm-7pm, start March 19

Advanced (virtual), Robert, Tuesday 6.15pm-7.45pm, start March 18

Advanced (In-person), Anne-Louise, Monday 6.30pm-8pm, start March 17

Conversational (virtual), Anne-Louise, Tuesday 6.30-7.30pm, start March 18

All sales are final. Students can be transferred between different levels, but refunds are not offered.