Reading comprehension and command of basic Swedish grammar are improved through work on different kinds of simple texts. Students practice pronunciation, as well as the ability to express themselves orally and understand simple and clearly spoken Swedish in dialogues and conversations Simple writing exercises. Certain facts about Sweden, Swedish culture, society and technical development.

The intended learning outcomes of the course refer mainly to level A2 according to the CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, and aim to strengthen the student's global competence

On completion of the course, the student should, in addition to what is specified in courses at the lower level, be able to:

Listening comprehension
• understand and distinguish the main contents in clearly spoken standard Swedish with very common words on well-known subjects

Reading comprehension
• understand and find information in short and simple texts

Spoken production
• describe everyday and simple situations about, for example, daily life, studies and work, e.g. in the form of a short presentation
• account for certain facts about Sweden

Spoken interaction
• participate in conversations that require a simple and direct exchange of information on well-known subjects

Written production
• use the language in everyday and very simple situations

A more detailed course plan can be found on Canvas. 

Basic university qualification. Completion and passage of Swedish A1 for Engineers, equivalent older course, or the equivalent knowledge demonstrated in a compulsory placement test taken before applying for the course.

Course literature will be announced before the start of the course.
Recommended reference literature and electronic resources will be listed in the course information or in a similar way.

Students at KTH with a permanent disability can get support during studies from Funka:

Funka - compensatory support for students with disabilities

P, F

• KONA - Assessment, 1.5 credits, Grading scale: P, F
• LEX1 - Continous Assessment, 6.0 credits, Grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

The examiner determines, in consultation with the KTH coordinator for support to students with disabilities (Funka), possible customized examination for students with any documented and permanent functional disability. The examiner may offer a different type of exam for re-examination of individual students.

All examination parts passed
75% attendance

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.