We explain Sweden
The International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on March 8. This day is a public holiday in many countries and largely ignored in many more. In some places it is a day of protest and in others, it is a day to celebrate womanhood. Origins The earliest Women’s Day observance was held in New […]
February 4 is the official World Cancer Day. On this day and age is very likely that all of us know someone who is or has been afflicted by cancer. There are many factors that can contribute to be affected by cancer but it is important to know that around a third of cancer cases […]
Presented with Carbibles For most of you, moving to Sweden with your pet is non- negotiable. However, you should be aware that there are certain rules that need to be followed. We’ve gathered essential information, so you can happily move with your furry friend to Sweden. 5 steps to bring your pet to Sweden: The […]
Are you an academic newbie looking for an opportunity to build your professional network and get your career started in Sweden? Then, this may be your chance. Jobbsprånget is now looking for candidates for internships in the field of Engineering, Science, Architecture, Business and Finance, starting this summer. The application period will open in July 2019. Presented by […]
The match should be easy. Swedish companies are in need of skilled workers. And skilled newcomers are in need of employers. Yet, the match is not always easy to make. The lack of a professional network and Swedish language skills often create a barrier for newcomers on the Swedish labour market. Presented by Jobbsprånget This […]
Before we know it, December will brighten up our lives again. Although probably cold, with all the lights and festivities around it’s always a warm welcome after an often grey November. Yes, it will be dark before 3 pm, but all the Christmas decorations make it much more bearable. People in the city have already […]
Presented by The Swedish Teacher Here at the Newbie Guide we work in an unholy mess of English, Swedish, Spanish, Portuguese and Arabic. So we know first hand the struggle of getting the “small details” of a language right. On top of that we often get emails and messages asking about places and apps to […]
Would you like to join our core team? Then wait no more and get in touch with us right away! The Newbie Guide to Sweden was born as almost five years ago as a side project. Since then, it grows fast into a whole new and exciting platform. We are currently looking for volunteers who […]
Presented by InviMed Sweden is well known for its internationally renowned health care system and comparatively high level of public health. But personal health can never be taken for granted. Here we will take a closer look at what you can do to maintain your own health and long term fertility. According to the latest […]
Presented by The Swedish Teacher Did you ever construct a sentence like “Jag åkte där” only to be corrected? You are not alone 🙂 Swedish for “here,” “there,” “home” etc. come in two versions. You have to choose between “hit” and “här,” “dit” and “där” and “hem” and “hemma.” It might seem completely random when […]