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For students who have no knowledge of the Swedish language. Students will learn the fundamentals: basic grammar, vocabulary, conversation and Swedish culture and traditions. The focus will be on chapters 1-3 in the Rivstart textbook*. Classes will be held in English. Mondays 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Instr...

For students who are comfortable speaking a rudimentary level of Swedish and would like to advance their skills. Classes will be held mostly in Swedish. The focus will be on chapters 13-15 in the Rivstart Textbook*. Mondays 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Instructor: Jack Rogalla. ...

Beginners II For students who have some knowledge of basic grammar and vocabulary. Emphasis will be on vocabulary, grammar and spoken Swedish. Classes will be held in English. The focus will be on chapters 4-6 in the Rivstart textbook*. Tuesdays 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. ...

For students who are comfortable speaking a rudimentary level of Swedish and would like to advance their skills. A continuation of the Advanced class finishing the Rivstart A1+A2 textbook. Classes will be held mostly in Swedish. The focus will be on chapters 17-20 in the Rivstart Textbook*. Tuesdays...

For students who have some knowledge of basic grammar and vocabulary. Emphasis will be on vocabulary, grammar and spoken Swedish. Classes will be held in English. The focus will be on chapters 4-6 in the Rivstart textbook*. Tuesdays 7:30 - 9 p.m. Instructor: Karin Filipsson. ...

For students who have a working knowledge of Swedish, including elementary conversation and reading. The course will cover advanced grammar, vocabulary and conversation. Classes will be held in Swedish and English. The focus will be on chapters 7-10 in the Rivstart textbook*. Wednesdays 6 p.m. - 7:3...

We will read En man som heter Ove together in class and individually between classes. In addition we may read news articles, watch videos, and listen to music to engage in the Swedish language in a variety of ways. ...

For students who are developing a conversational level of Swedish. Students will continue to study grammar and vocabulary while practicing speaking and listening skills. Classes will be held in Swedish and English. The focus will be on chapters 10-12 in the Rivstart textbook*.Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. - ...

Happy Graduation! Congratulations on the 2024-2025 year! For those interested in participating in Svenska Skolan or Bullerbyn in the next year, here is more information about these programs! Svenska Skolan (10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.) is for children of school age (Kindergarten – High School) who sp...

Join us for Knitting Group, where we work on our knitting or other projects while enjoying fika. All are welcome, including those who just want to come and socialize. ...

The Museum will join Andersonville again in celebrating the longest days of the year at one of the city’s most vibrant street festivals. Located at the south end of the festivities, the Museum will have its own Swedish stage featuring a variety of performances. There will be food and drinks, and of ...

Join us for Knitting Group, where we work on our knitting or other projects while enjoying fika. All are welcome, including those who just want to come and socialize. ...

The Museum offers engaging and unique summer camp experiences in which participants play games, prepare Swedish foods, sing songs, try out dances, and learn some of the Swedish language. Our camps are a great opportunity for kids to be immersed in Swedish culture and traditions through a wide variet...

Chicago’s Eastland Disaster In-Person Presentation By Ted Wachholtz Were your Chicago Swedish ancestors involved in Chicago’s worst loss of life? Join us June 28, 2025 and learn about the history, the response and the aftermath of the Eastland Disaster - 39 Swedes perished. The Eastland Disa...

We meet the last Saturday of the month at 2 p.m. to discuss books from Nordic countries that can be bought in the Museum Store. In June we will discuss Fire from the Sky by Moa Backe Åstot. The Zoom meeting information is below. Swedish American Museum is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting....