 Life doesn't always give us time for regular language classes and signing up for a course only to miss some of the lessons can be really demotivating. So, instead of holding weekly lessons, New in Sweden has one-off workshops so you can come when you want to and not pay for sessions you can't make. Our workshops are packed full of language all around just one topic, so you learn as much as possible in each and every workshop. Workshop schedule: 8th October 2019 - All about food 15th October 2019 - All about conversations 22nd October 2019 - All around Sweden Each workshop is in three levels at the following times: A: 09:00 - 10:30 B: 11:00 - 12:30 C: 13:30 - 15:00 Read more about the workshops and book them here: All about food - Swedish language workshop
SEK360.00
12th November 2019 Learn everything there is to say about food, from ordering a coffee to discussing the latest Swedish food blogger. Beginners (level A): During this workshop, we will have the opportunity to become familiar with frequently used vocabulary and phrases related to food by exploring scenarios at home and in restaurants. We will cover the names of the main meals in Swedish and when, generally speaking, we eat them. This will give us a chance to discuss expressions of time. Using a mouth position diagram, we will also work on pronunciation with extra focus on the Swedish vowels. This workshop will be held mostly in Swedish with some support in English. Intermediate (level B and C): Under denna workshop kommer vi att utveckla verbanvändningen i matlagning (i teorin) och även se hur några svenska idiom kan användas i praktiken. Det handlar om situationer både i och utanför hemmet, då vi övar på att komma vidare i samtal på svenska genom att bl.a. ta ställning i olika frågor som har med mat att göra. Här läggs även ett visst fokus på befästande av uttal gällande de svenska vokalljuden. Vi ser även på vilka trender som finns i dagens samhälle när det handlar om ett hållbart Sverige. Vilka (nya) mattermer finns och hur uttalas och använder vi dessa? Vi har ett antal scenarier som vi går igenom och diskuterar i grupp. Här övar vi även bl.a. på skillnaden mellan verben ”tycka, ”tänka” och ”tro”. I samband med detta kommer vi också att ta upp ett antal svenska idiom med matassociationer och hur dessa kan användas. Denna workshop kommer att hållas på svenska. All around Sweden - Swedish language workshop
SEK360.00
19th November 2019 Learn all about getting around in Sweden, from travelling on public transport to understanding signs. Beginners (Level A) During this workshop, we will take a closer look at the country from north to south and east to west. We will also have the opportunity to become familiar with frequently used vocabulary and phrases related to living in and traveling around Sweden. As part of this, we get introduced to the indefinite and definite articles and indefinite plural forms of some nouns. Are there some rules, and what about the exceptions? As part of developing our survival skills, we will look at some scenarios and discuss how to move forward. This workshop will be held mostly in Swedish with some support in English. Under denna workshop tar oss på en resa genom Sverige. Från norr till söder och från väster till öster blandas fakta med naturbeskrivningar. Vi ser på landet ur såväl ett historiskt som ett geografiskt och samhälleligt perspektiv. Vem vänder vi oss till vid frågor om bytesrätt, och hur ser boendesituationen ut här? Som ett led i diskussionerna vävs adjektiv och användbara uttryck in. På slutet knyts det hela ihop med en text om vilka känslor man kan ha inför att bo i Sverige. Frågan är om du håller med. Denna workshop kommer att hållas på svenska. All about conversations - Swedish language evening workshop
SEK360.00
12th November 2019 | 6 - 7.30pm | beginner and A level Learn how to join in and start conversations in Swedish, from basic greetings and questions to more complex topics. During this workshop, we will have the opportunity to become familiar with frequently used vocabulary and phrases as part of conversations that we encounter on a daily basis in writing, on the phone, and in face-to-face meetings. In terms of pronunciation, we pay extra attention to consonants. We also look at how certain word structures are related and how to use phrases and questions to develop the interaction.
This workshop will be held mostly in Swedish with some support in English. All around Sweden - Swedish language evening workshop
SEK360.00
19th November 2019 | 6 - 7.30pm | Improver and intermediate B and C level Learn all about getting around in Sweden, from travelling on public transport to understanding signs.
Intermediate (Level B and C) Under denna workshop tar oss på en resa genom Sverige. Från norr till söder och från väster till öster blandas fakta med naturbeskrivningar. Vi ser på landet ur såväl ett historiskt som ett geografiskt och samhälleligt perspektiv. Vem vänder vi oss till vid frågor om bytesrätt, och hur ser boendesituationen ut här? Som ett led i diskussionerna vävs adjektiv och användbara uttryck in. På slutet knyts det hela ihop med en text om vilka känslor man kan ha inför att bo i Sverige. Frågan är om du håller med. Denna workshop kommer att hållas på svenska. Levels: There are three levels of each workshop so choose the one that suits you best. You can check your own level using this chart - click here to open the PDF. Level A - Total beginners and those with a basic understanding Level B - Improvers and Intermediate Level C - Intermediate and Advanced
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The American Chamber of Commerce in Stockholm has a mentoring programme running each year that provides support and a mentor to professionals working in Sweden. This year they even have a separate stream for executives who have 15 or more years of work experience.
The 2019-2020 program starts in mid-November. Seats are limited and applications due October 15th.
The programme is designed for ambitious professionals who are looking for an edge, to advance with new approaches to solving issues at work, to meet people who challenge them and those who think differently.
It provides three key things:
Results from the program:
Yes, of course it does 🙂 but do you know what else needs to be insured to be on the road in Sweden?  Here is a list of other vehicles that must have motor third party liability insurance if they aren't registered as 'off-road':
There are exceptions to the list, for example if the vehicle is only driven on an enclosed track and not on the road. If you have a vehicle that isn't insured, TFF - the Swedish Motor Insurers Association - will charge you a fee per day which works out far higher than insurance premiums would be. If you have any questions, get in touch with TFF and check out their English website: https://www.tff.se/en/
Unfortunately, they don't provide compensation for damage caused by other things, such as bicycles, shopping trolleys or human beings.
How to apply for compensation You need to prove:
The first step in the process is to contact your own insurance company. They should settle the claim for you and usually you won't need to contact TFF directly. If you aren't happy with the settlement, you can ask TFF to review the claim. TFF does deduct an excess of between 2000kr-3000kr from the claim. As with any crime, you should also report the damage to the police. TFF has an English version of the their website which you can find here: https://www.tff.se/en/  We are running language, culture and professional career advice workshops in October at our offices in Danderyd, north side of Stockholm. Dates and subjects of the workshops are almost ready.
Would you like to get all the info about them? Please click here to fill in a short form and we'll be in touch in the next few days with all the details.  Halloween is becoming a more and more popular event here - Swedes do love a chance to get dressed up and play/party! 10 years ago, there was nothing! According to Wikipedia, around 40% of Swedes now celebrate it. Each year, we see more trick-o-treating going on and children's parties organised. So far, we've only seen the good side - no nasty treats given out, no tricking or misuse of costumes for vandalism or burglary. However, if you want trick o'treaters, you better make it very clear. Don't expect visitors unless you have lights and decorations outside and even then, they may not come unless they know you. We put out a lit pumpkin and balloons. Alla Helgons Dag is always the Saturday following the 31st October and is a holiday day so many small shops will be closed and shopping centres limited hours. It is easy to confuse it with 'Allhelgonadagen' which is the 1st November and is not a holiday.  All Saints' Weekend This weekend, we remember those who have died. Graves are decorated with flowers and lit candles to light up the dark between All Saints' Day (Saturday) and All Souls' Day (Sunday). It is usual to walk around the church graveyards and cemeteries, which look spectacular, all lit up. There are special services to remember those who have died in the past year. Do you plan to celebrate Halloween this year? Or have an special traditions to bring with you? Let us know in the comments below or on Facebook or tag us in your photos!
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