To learn Swedish in the States

[gapergirlCO]

So, not sure if this goes here, since most of these threads are about finding things in Sweden, not the US. But, since I'm still getting started w/ all of this...

I'm looking for a good Swedish language course State-side. I'm in Colorado and CU has a program, but it's not so good. My very closest friend is Swedish and entirely fluent in English, so beyond him correcting my grammatical errors in e-mails, I don't get much from him. I've tried the Swedish Consulate in CO and he didn't really have many resources for me.

Other friends I have here speak Danish and Norweigen... so I'm learning those languages, but only plan to move to Sweden if going to Scandinavia. As much as I like Denmark, my heart is stuck in Sweden.

So, if anyone has suggestions on where to go, who to contact, etc., it's much appreciated. Thanks!

[Debbie]

You may want to check into Berlitz. They are expensive, but claim good results.

I do not know where you live in Colorado, but this information is from their website:


Denver
Berlitz Language Center
55 Madison Street
Suite 175

Denver, CO 80206
United States
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

[Carolyn]

Also try doing a Google search for Vasa Lodges, see if there's one near you. Vasa Lodges are made up of people of Swedish ancestry and quite often, if they're relatively large, they not only offer language classes, but also folk dancing, singing and meetings and lectures on Swedish culture.

Just curious, why are you interested in moving here? Swedish SO or Swedish ancestry?

[Panda]

I don't know if you are interested in other schools that have programs but here is a link with more info:
www.si.se/E_svenskundervi/6488.cs

Also these links are for online Swedish lessons (beginner/intermediate levels):

www.people.fas.harvard.edu/~arubin/swedish.html

stp.ling.uu.se/call/swedish/

www.skrudda.org/learnswedish/stugan.html

One final link:
www.pronouncement.com/WhereTo/north.htm

I hope you find something that works for you!

Sheri

[gapergirlCO]

Thank you ALL for the info. Getting farther than I have in a while. I'm actually in Denver and will look into all of your suggestions.

As for the inquiry as to why I want to move to Sweden: Not Swedish heritage or SO, although my best friend is grew up in Åmål. Maybe if the planets are aligned just right, I might be able to come up with a Swedish hottie to come home to at night in the future...

For now, what attracts me is the music industry - there and in Denmark/Norway. I'm very much into music and trying to get my little studio bigger and international. Sweden is a GREAT place for what I want to do on a larger scale. I'm also looking at Switzerland where I could set up my company, but not necessarily gain residence or a work visa (so that's not too likely to happen).

That's not to mention that some of my favorite people and musicians live in Malmö, Stockholm and Åmål. A little piece of my heart gets left behind every time I have to come back from one of my visits there...

[beckah23]

I order some tapes online for learning Swedish I have not finished them yet so I really do not know exactly how much you can learn from them yet. They teach the basic Swedish needed for traveling I think. It is called Pimsleur and I think I paid around $80 for the set of 5 tapes. My husband is Swedish and is here in Colorado also.

[Carolyn]

Try also doing a search on eBay using Swedish as a key word in both the books and general sections. A lot of times, you can find computer programs, as well as books and recordings.

[Sandy]

I live just a mere 45 minutes from Åmål...