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Swedish Classes

The Swedish American Museum is offering evening Swedish Classes with four levels: Beginners I, Beginners II, Intermediate/Advanced, and Conversation/Advanced. The classes runs for 8-15 weeks and start in January, June and September. The levels are:

Beginners I

For students who have no knowledge of the Swedish language.
Students will learn fundamentals: basic grammar, vocabulary, conversation, Swedish culture and traditions
Classes will be held in English.

Beginners II

For students who have some knowledge of basic grammar and vocabulary.
Emphasis on vocabulary, grammar and spoken Swedish
Classes will be held in English.

Intermediate

For students who have working knowledge of Swedish, including elementary conversation and reading.
The course will cover advanced grammar, vocabulary and conversation
The classes will be held in Swedish and English.

Conversation/Advanced

For students who have the skills in intermediate mastered and want to practice the Swedish language.
The course will focus on advanced conversation, discussions, reading, and comparisons of Swedish and American culture and traditions.
Classes will be held in Swedish.

Class Schedule - Spring 2012

Classes begin Jan. 25 and Jan. 31, 2012

Please Note: Beg. I & Beg. II Classes Delayed One Week.

The Swedish American Museum is offering evening Swedish Classes this spring with four levels: Beginners I, Beginners II, Intermediate, and Conversation/Advanced. All courses will run for 15 weeks and include fifteen 90 minute lessons. The instructors are Eva May and Anna Albinsson-Kaplan.

To download the application, please click here. The start dates for Spring 2012 are:

Beginners I, Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m., starting Jan. 31

Beginners II, Tuesdays, 8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., starting Jan. 31

Intermediate, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. starting Jan. 25

Conversation/Advanced, Wednesdays, 8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., starting Jan. 25

Tuition is $205 for members, $240 for non-members. Books are not included in the tuition. Please enclose a check with the application or pay online below:

Instructors

Instructor for Beginners I and II: Eva May

Eva was born in Sweden and has resided in Chicago since 1992. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design from Ray College of Design. Every year she participates in about 40 art shows in the Midwest where she sells her handmade accessories and wall art. She has prior teaching experience.

Instructor for Intermediate and Advanced: Anna Albinsson-Kaplan

Anna was born in Sweden and moved to Chicago in 2001. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design which she studied at IADT in Chicago. Anna has been teaching at the Museum since 2006 but has been tutoring people in Swedish for a couple of years. Anna helped start the Chicago Nordic Choir and is now the president, helping to preserve Swedish culture.