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Language, Culture & Working in Sweden 🇸🇪
Practical insights on learning Swedish, communicating across cultures, and navigating working life in Sweden. Explore guides, ideas, and advice for international professionals, teams, and organisations.
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Investing in Belonging: Why Language Training Is a Strategic Asset
At Hövding and Waltero, CCO Mattias Nahlin made the same call twice: invest in Swedish language training from the start. Here’s why. In Sweden, English can make work easier. It can also make belonging harder. In many international workplaces, English is the official company language. It keeps meetings moving, makes hiring easier, and helps global teams work together. But outside the meeting room, something else often happens. A colleague pauses while searching for a Swedish
Jun 154 min read
Recent Articles
6 Strategies to Level Up Your English Writing from Good to Great
Discover six effective techniques to elevate your writing, from using the active voice to eliminating unnecessary words. These strategies will help you create more engaging and professional content.
Aug 1, 20252 min read
14 Hilarious Swedish Idioms
Idioms exist in every language and have their way of creating a challenge when you are learning a new language. That said, they’re also incredibly useful and often quite hilarious, especially to newcomers!
Jul 23, 20252 min read
16 Tips to Help You Learn New Vocabulary Faster
Mastering vocabulary is essential for learning any language, but it doesn’t have to be a struggle! Here are some easy tips to help you remember words faster and enjoy the process.
Jul 17, 20253 min read
Debunking the Myths of Adult Language Learning
Debunk the myths around adult language learning and discover how motivation, life experience, and proven strategies make adults highly effective learners.
Jul 9, 20253 min read
100 Common Swedish Words to Boost Your Confidence and Everyday Fluency
Master some of the most common Swedish words to boost your confidence and kickstart fluency in everyday conversation.
Jun 29, 20254 min read
6 Benefits of Being Multilingual
Mastering two or more languages brings benefits that go beyond just communication. Here’s why being bilingual or multilingual is so valuable.
Jun 26, 20252 min read
Top 4 Best Resources for Learning Swedish as a Professional in 2024
In this blog post we will explore some of the best platforms for learning Swedish as a professional in 2024.
Jun 22, 20252 min read
Top 7 Podcasts to Help You Learn Swedish — From Beginner to Advanced
Podcasts are a great way to improve your Swedish language skills. They provide an excellent opportunity to hear the language in context, practice your listening skills, and pick up new vocabulary. Here are some of the top podcasts that can help you on your Swedish language journey.
Jun 16, 20252 min read
Practice Speaking Swedish with the Övningstalar Pin
Are you struggling to practice speaking Swedish in a country where most people are fluent in English? SpeakCharlie has the perfect solution with our Övningstalar pin, designed to make learning Swedish easier and more engaging.
Jun 15, 20252 min read
Test your Language Proficiency in Swedish, English, French or Mandarin
Wondering how well you know a language? Discover your strengths and areas for improvement with SpeakCharlie’s proficiency tests in Swedish, English, French, and Mandarin Chinese.
Jun 8, 20252 min read
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