Swedish · A2 · Unit 23
Swedish traditions
Svenska traditioner
By the end you can
- Describe a holiday in Sweden
- Compare a tradition in Sweden with one from your country
- Understand a short text about a tradition
Words and phrases
| Swedish | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| midsommar | Midsummer | På midsommar dansar vi runt stången. |
| julafton | Christmas Eve | Vi firar julafton hos mormor. |
| påsk | Easter | Barnen äter godis på påsk. |
| vi firar | we celebrate | Vi firar med familjen. |
| en tradition | a tradition | Det är en tradition hos oss. |
| sill | pickled herring | Vi äter sill och potatis. |
| kräftskiva | crayfish party | I augusti har vi kräftskiva. |
| lucia | Lucia (13 December) | Barnen sjunger på lucia. |
| dansa | dance | Alla dansar runt stången. |
| i mitt land | in my country | I mitt land firar vi nyår på gatan. |
Write about yourself
Fill in the gaps with something true about you.
- Min favorithögtid är .
- Då brukar vi .
- I mitt land .
Then talk it through
A Swedish colleague invites you to midsummer and explains what happens. In the app you have this conversation out loud or typed, with the unit's goals to tick off and corrections at the end.