This article is a continuation of ‘The Moomins and the Swedish/Nordic mentality’, which you are very welcome to read here! Have you read Tove Jansson’s Moomin books? If you haven’t, you must, and if you have – re-read them. Not only are they beautifully written, subtly philosophical and thoroughly entertaining – I believe they reveal […]
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Tips for lazy Swedish learners
During my years of studying languages, I’ve learnt how to make the learning process simple and save a lot of time. So, if you’re a lazy Swedish learner, you want to build up your vocabulary or you just want to learn some new rules and words quickly, this article is for you. En/Ett Not sure […]
Tales of the devil, snow and suspenders – The Magic of Swedish Proverbs
Many proverbs are similar in different languages and come from translations of the Bible or classical literature. Other proverbs are more culture-specific. What do the most common Swedish proverbs say about a culture? Which values do they reflect? Here are a few Swedish proverbs that express important cultural values. Ad by Swedish with Mumm Independence and Self […]
The Meaning of Silence
Do you find Swedes unusually quiet? Do you often wonder why they are silent? What does it really mean when someone is not speaking? While silence is normal and seen as something positive in some cultures, silence can be more provocative and strange in other cultures. Also in Sweden, the meaning of silence can be different. Ad by Swedish with Mumm […]
Raising a multilingual child: Facts and Strategies
Raising a multilingual child is a long, but rewarding adventure. Many newbie families in Sweden consider it a challenge, but in lots of regions around the world multilingualism is something natural and common. Multilingualism is a great gift that can be given to your child and it is easier than you think. Read about the […]
