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.

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.

Price

Price for one course (8 lessons): $385 (taxes waived)

All fees are included. The amount you see next to the class when signing up, is the amount you will pay.

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

Anne-Louise Pettersson
Native Swede Anne-Louise Pettersson holds a Master’s Degree in Education from Stockholm University. She has been teaching adults at the Scandinavian School since 2005 and is known for her warm and supportive teaching style. Outside the classroom, she enjoys long walks—both in San Francisco and out in nature.

Monika Stahler
Native Swede Monika Stahler holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English and previously taught ESL in the Bay Area. She now teaches Swedish and serves as the Cultural Programs Manager for Youth Programs at the Scandinavian School. She enjoys hiking, reading, and playing with her family’s cats.

Linda Molin-Karakoc
Bilingual Swedish-speaking Finn, Linda Molin.Karakoc, holds a Master’s Degree in English from Åbo Akademi University, a teacher certification from the University of Turku and a doctoral degree in Applied Linguistics from University College London. With over a decade of experience teaching Finnish, Swedish, and other languages to learners of all ages, Linda is passionate about making language learning accessible, engaging, and culturally rich. When not teaching, Linda loves exploring new foods and locations, volunteering in local communities, and attending concerts and cultural festivals.

Lena Udekwu
Native Swede Lena Udekwu holds master's degrees in Literature and Education and is currently pursuing a PhD in Education. For more than 20 years, she has taught Swedish and Swedish as a Second Language across a range of educational levels and in diverse contexts. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, meeting friends for a fika, and reading Nordic noir crime fiction. 

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Classes August 2026

Beginner 1A (virtual), Linda, Thursday 5pm-6pm PST, start August 27

Beginner 1A‍ ‍(FULL) (virtual), Lena, Wednesday 5pm-6pm PST, start August 26

Beginner 2B(virtual), Early Friday Class! Monika, Friday 4pm-5pm PST, start August 28

Intermediate 1A(virtual), Monika, Wednesday 5pm-6pm PST, start August 26

Intermediate 2A(virtual), Anna-Karin, Tuesday 5pm-6pm PST, start August 25

Upper Intermediate(virtual), Monika, Wednesday 6pm-7pm PST, start August 26

Advanced (in-person), Anne-Louise, Monday 6.00pm-7.30pm PST, start August 17

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

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

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