Swedish Online Classes for Teens

Swedish Online, ages 12-14

Day/time: Wednesdays 5:00 - 6:30 pm

Course Duration: August 26, 2026 – June 27, 2026

  • Online course

  • Weekly 90-minute classes over two semesters (Fall & Spring)

  • Group-based learning via Zoom

In Swedish 12–14, students begin to develop their reading and writing skills in Swedish in a supportive and guided environment. As many students are still young and relatively new to online learning, classes are structured to provide support, interaction, and guidance throughout activities and exercises.

Students gradually work on developing spelling, grammar, vocabulary, and familiarity with a range of different text types. 

The course also introduces basic literary and informational texts in Swedish, helping students explore different themes and styles of texts while expanding their vocabulary and understanding of language nuances.

Language Requirements:

  • Students should understand and speak Swedish. The corse is entirly conducted in Swedish

Dates: Autumn term: 8/26-12/16 (No class on 11/25), Spring term: 01/6-06/02 (No class on 02/17, 03/31)


Swedish Online for Highschool (with possible Tisus Preparation)

Day/time: Wednesdays 5 - 6.30 pm

Course Duration: August 26, 2026 – June 2, 2027

  • Online course

  • Weekly 90-minute classes over two semesters (Fall & Spring)

  • Group-based learning via Zoom

This course develops students from basic academics skills to upper-intermediate level, with a focus on improving grammar and generally developing the language skills. The students work across reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Throughout the course, students build a strong foundation in Swedish grammar, including verb systems, sentence structure, and word order, enabling them to express themselves with increasing accuracy and variation.

Depending on the starting point of the students, this course can progress over 1-3 years. For those students who start the course with stronger Swedish skills, and who wish to take the Tisus test in May, there is a possibility to bridge over to the Tisus preparation course that starts in January.

Dates: Autumn term: 8/26-12/16 (No class on 11/25), Spring term: 01/6-06/02 (No class on 02/17, 03/31)


Beginner Swedish for High School & College (Online)

Day/time: Wednesdays 5 - 6.30 pm

Course Duration: August 26, 2026 – June 2, 2027

  • Online course

  • Weekly 90-minute classes over two semesters (Fall & Spring)

  • Group-based learning via Zoom

This is a course suitable highschool students who have overheard the Swedish language at home but never developed a spoken or written language, or for high school/college students interested in learning Swedish. In this class we start from the beginning and build basic skills the first year.  

Swedish Beginner for high school (Year 1)

The beginner year builds a foundation in Swedish, focusing on essential communication skills and language structure. Students develop their abilities across reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

Reading & Writing

  • Understanding short, simple texts (dialogues, basic informational texts)

  • Writing simple sentences and short texts about familiar topics

  • Forming questions (yes/no and open questions)

  • Developing basic sentence structure and clarity

Oral Communication

  • Introducing oneself and others

  • Asking and answering simple questions

  • Participating in guided conversations

  • Developing pronunciation and listening skills

Grammar & Language Structure

  • Present tense of common verbs

  • Introduction to verb forms 

  • Auxiliary verbs (basic use)

  • Nouns: definite and indefinite forms, plural (basic)

  • Pronouns: subject, object, possessive, demonstrative

  • Adjectives (basic forms)

  • Adverbs of frequency and time

  • Basic word order (main clause, verb position)

  • Negation

Pronunciation

  • Swedish vowel system

  • Key consonant sounds (e.g. tj and sj)

  • Distinction between Å, Ä, Ö

Themes & Content

  • Personal identity (introductions, family, everyday life)

  • Daily routines and activities

  • Time (days of the week, frequency)

  • Simple descriptions

Dates: Autumn term: 8/26-12/16 (No class on 11/25), Spring term: 01/6-06/02 (No class on 02/17, 03/31)


Tisus Preparation Course

Day/time: Wednesdays 6 - 7.30 pm

Course Duration: January 6, 2026 – May 5, 2027

  • Online course

  • Weekly 90-minute classes. (17 lessons)

  • Live group-based learning via Zoom Online Course

The Tisus Preparation Course is aimed for students with a confirmed Swedish level. The focus of the course is Academic Writing, advanced Reading Comprehension and Tisus Preparation.

Target Group: A high level of Swedish is required to follow this course. The students must have fluent oral skills and read and write in Swedish.

Course content:

  • Strategies for reading and analyzing non-fiction and argumentative texts

  • Writing practice aligned with Tisus requirements

  • Mock Tisus tests


Fore more information, contact Anna-Karin Brazee, Program Manager for Adult and Online Programs

Swedish Online, ages 12-14
Wednesdays 5:00-6:30 pm
Course Duration: August 26, 2026 – June 2, 2027

Swedish Online, Highschool Intermediate (with possible Tisus preparation)
Wednesdays 5pm-6.30 pm
Course Duration: August 26, 2026 – June 2, 2027

Beginner Swedish for highschool (Online)
Wednesdays 5pm-6.30 pm
Course Duration: August 26, 2026 – June 2, 2027

Tisus preparation (Online)
Wednesdays 5pm-6.30 pm
Course Duration: January 6, 2027 – May 5, 2027