Learning Swedish
Updated: Apr 29
Part 1
When did you start learning Swedish and how?
If you went to school to learn Swedish, which one was it and how satisfied were you with it?
Do you have any experience with SFI schools and do you think SFI is a good program?
Do you use any digital platforms / apps to learn Swedish and if so, how satisfied are you with it?
Can you list three en-nouns in Swedish?
What is your favorite way to learn Swedish?
Do you like learning Swedish more in traditional lessons at school or on your own with apps or podcasts? Explain why.
What would be the ideal way for you to learn Swedish?
What is the most difficult thing for you when it comes to learning Swedish?
Can you list three ett-nouns in Swedish?
How well would you like to speak Swedish?
How many hours per week do you study Swedish and what is your weekly routine for it?
Do you know any immigrants who have learned Swedish really well and do you know how they did it?
What would you like to do for your Swedish that you still haven't done?
What do you know about Swedish nouns?
What other languages do you speak and how did you learn them?
Can you compare learning another foreign language to learning Swedish?
Which languages are similar to Swedish?
If you speak English, have you noticed any similarities between the two languages? If so, what are they?
Do you think it is easier to learn a foreign language when one is younger? If so, why?
Part 2
How many hours per week do you speak Swedish and where?
Have you ever tried to speak Swedish when you are alone?
Do you have someone to speak Swedish with at home?
Do you prefer to speak Swedish with others who are learning Swedish or with Swedes?
Has it ever happened to you that you wanted to speak Swedish but the person switched to English? Why do you think that happens?
Is Swedish pronunciation difficult for you, and if so, what is the most difficult thing about it?
What would you say about Swedish pronunciation - what are some rules?
Is good pronunciation important? If so, why?
How do you think one can improve one's pronunciation?
Should it be a requirement for a job to know Swedish? If so, why, if not, why?
Do you think grammar is important? If so, why?
Can you name some differences between Swedish grammar and the grammar of your native language?
What is the most difficult thing for you when it comes to Swedish grammar?
Can you list all the personal pronouns in the subject form? For example, one of them is "jag" ("I" in English)?
Can you list all the personal pronouns in the object form? For example, one of them is "mig" ("me" in English)?
How can one improve their writing, in your opinion?
How can one improve their comprehension, in your opinion?
How can one improve their vocabulary, in your opinion?
Can you think of any fun ways to learn Swedish?
What would be your advice to those preparing to learn Swedish and can you recommend any books, websites or podcasts that you find useful when learning Swedish?
Bonus questions
Can you list three Swedish verbs? What do you know about Swedish verbs?
Can you list three Swedish adjectives? What do you know about Swedish adjectives?
Can you list three Swedish pronouns? What do you know about Swedish pronouns?
Can you use the reflexive possessive pronoun "sitt" in a sentence?
Can you use the reflexive pronoun "sig" in a sentence?
