Swedish for Beginners, Intermediate Level – Middle & High School, ages 13-19

In the NYB Step 3 course, students practice the following, among other things:

Grammar:

• verb groups
  
• phrasal verbs
  
• prepositions
  
• adverbs

Reading and speaking about:

• past experiences and activities
• expressing agreement and disagreement
• plans for the future
• talking about how I feel
• understanding and giving advice
• news and weather

Factual texts

• about Sweden
  
• Swedish traditions
  
• habits and norms
• Writing assignments

In the NYB Step 4 course, students practice the following, among other things:

Grammar:

• adjectives
  
• verbs
  
• prepositions of time
  
• nouns
  
• word order

Reading and speaking about themes such as:

• sports and leisure
• art and friendship
• money and dreams
• animals and nature
• time and everyday life

Reading factual texts:

• Swedish artists
  
• Swedish animals
  
• politics
  
• the Nordic region
• Writing assignments

The course comprises 30 60-minute lessons.

To receive a diploma, students must complete the course modules according to the checklist, attend at least 25 lessons, and submit all required assignments.

The course follows a study plan with 30 lessons. The lessons are described in assignment schedules where all study components are listed with page and file references.

The teaching is planned by Maria Diemar, a teacher of Swedish as a second language. The teacher reviews material and assignments in small groups on Zoom. Students work on assignments between lessons with the Swedish-speaking parent as support.

The Swedish courses for students at the beginner/intermediate level are based on monolingual teaching materials from Sweden for beginner/intermediate students, but otherwise follow the curriculum for supplementary Swedish.

Students taking beginner Swedish courses often already know a lot about Sweden, regularly celebrate Swedish traditions, and may even have Swedish intonation when speaking because they have regularly heard Swedish since they were young. The goal of our beginner courses is for students to be able to approach Sweden and Swedish relatives with a stronger and more natural Swedish as part of their identity.

In the NYB Step 3 and 4 courses, students will continue to build their vocabulary, understanding of the language, and its structure. We will continue to work on reading and reading comprehension, now with longer texts and various themes.

The older students studying NYB Step 3 work with the textbook Rivstart and the Veckans ord series, as well as SMUL-akademin’s own developed material. The material is selected and created to motivate students and to help them recognize themselves and their Swedish cultural background.
Students aged 10-13 years studying NYB Step 3 work with the textbook Fördel Läs och förstå, which they are already familiar with. They will also work with the textbook Lär dig läs and the classic textbook Veckans ord.

In addition to these textbooks, other current and engaging materials are used, such as news quizzes, newspaper articles, and media, as well as skill training conducted via the digital platform Quizlet.
All courses are designed according to SMUL-akademin’s pedagogical concept.

In addition to these teaching materials, other current and engaging materials are used, such as news quizzes, newspaper articles, and media, as well as skills practice conducted via the digital platform Quizlet.

All courses are designed according to SMUL-akademin’s pedagogical concept.

Preview of learning materials

Step 3 for students aged 10-13
Preview: Fördel Läs och förstå >>
Sample: Lär dig läs >>
Sample: Veckans ord 4 >>

Step 3 for students aged 13 and up
Preview: Rivstart A1/A2 >>
Sample: Veckans ord 5 >>

Students taking NYB Step 4 work with Rivstart B1/B2 and Veckans ord.

Step 4 for students aged 13 and up
Preview: Rivstart B1/B2 >>
Sample: Veckans ord 6 >>

If you have questions about the course structure, we recommend that you visit the page Frequently Asked Questions.

Class NYB HÖG IIIA Step 3 Europe (Monday)
Teacher: Maria Diemar
In the registration form, this course is named: NYB MELL/HÖG Step 3 (Europe) IIIA: Monday 5:30 PM London / 6:30 PM Stockholm

London: 5:30 PM
Stockholm: 6:30 PM

Class NYB HÖG IIIB Step 3 North America (Wednesday)
Teacher: Maria Diemar
In the registration form, this course is named: NYB MELL/HÖG Step 3 (North America) IIIB: Wednesday 3:30 PM LA PT / 5:30 PM Dallas CT / 6:30 PM NYC ET

Los Angeles: 3:30 PM
Dallas: 5:30 PM
New York: 6:30 PM

Class NYB IIIIA Step 4 Europe (Tuesday)
Teacher: Maria Diemar

London: 5:30 PM
Stockholm: 6:30 PM

Class NYB IIIIB Step 4 North America (Monday)
Teacher: Maria Diemar

Los Angeles: 3:45 PM
Dallas: 5:45 PM
New York: 6:45 PM

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