Classes
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 10-15 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 2010
Classes begin Jan. 20 and 21, 2010 and end April 28 and 29, 2010
- Beginners I: Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., starting Jan. 21, 2010
- Beginners II: Thursdays, 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., starting Jan. 21, 2010
- Intermediate: Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., starting Jan. 20, 2010
- Advanced/Conversation: Wednesdays, 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., starting Jan. 20, 2010
Click here to sign up online
Click here to download the form Swedish Language Class Winter 2010
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.
For more information
Contact Benson DuPriest at 773.728.8111 x28 or bdupriest@samac.org for more information.
