Swedish 1

No previous studies in Swedish are required. No Finnish skills are required.

After the course the students will be able to

• understand easy spoken and written Swedish
• have simple conversations on topics such as family, hobbies, food, etc.
• write simple messages in Swedish.

Levy Scherrer Paula; Lindemalm Karl, Rivstart: A1+A2 Textbok. 3rd edition (3:e upplaga). 2023. Or newer.

Levy Scherrer Paula; Lindemalm Karl, Rivstart: A1+A2 Övningsbok. 3rd edition (3:e upplaga). 2023. Or newer.

Note: All participants are expected to acquire the books as they are used in each class session.

Completion methods

The course may be organized in different ways (contact studying/online lectures/blended learning). Please see the course page for each individual group for more information.

You are required to regularly attend classes (both contact studies and online), complete written homework assignments, and actively participate in classroom oral practice either in pairs or in small groups. This is a 3 ECTS course, which is equal to max 36 contact learning hours and about 45 hours of independent study. The Language Centre requires students to attend at least 75% of the classes.

Note: If this course is compulsory for your degree but you are unable to attend the course, it is possible to complete the course independently by studying the relevant course contents in the course books and taking a test. For more information see the course page on the exemption test.

Assessment practices and criteria

The assessment methods are described in the group-specific information.

If a grade is necessary (e.g. by your home university), please ask the course teacher for further information.

Target groups

All faculties, international students, Finnish students who have not studied Swedish as Second National Language (in accordance with the requirements of Finnish educational system).

The course may also be offered as open university studies.

Term/teaching period when the course will be offered

2026-27, 2027-28, 2028-29, 2029-30

Recommended time or stage of studies for completion

Free.