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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 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*. Mondays 6 - 7:30 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*. Tuesdays 6 p.m. - 7:30 ...
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 16 through the remained of the Rivstart Textbook*. Tuesday 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Instructor: Jack Rogalla ...
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 6 p.m. - 7:3...
In our Swedish Media class we will watch the romantic comedy drama "Lite som du" (in Swedish with Swedish subtitles) available for free on SVT Play. In addition we may read news articles, watch videos, and listen to music to engage in the Swedish language in a variety of ways. Wednesdays 6 p.m. - 7:...
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*. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Instructor: Karin Filipsson ...
Join us as photographer Allen Wheatcroft takes us through his exhibit "Home + Away / Hemma + Borta" that will be on display in the Museum Gallery until Nov. 30. Home + Away / Hemma + Borta A portrait of everyday life in Sörmland, Sweden, and Chicago’s bustling Northsi...
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. ...
A free (with admission) guided tour of the Museum's core exhibit, We Are America. Approximately 45 minutes. Reserve your spot here or at the door (if space remains). ...
Family Fun Fest returns to the Swedish American Museum parking lot. Come enjoy Swedish-themed games, activities, crafts and snacks as we celebrate the end of summer and the start of the new school year. Activities at the Family Fest are FREE, with donations appreciated. ...
It is music at the Museum - wake up your ears, exercise your fingers and play along with us! Musicians and instructors Mary Allsopp and Paul Tyler co-host a Scandinavian Jam at the Swedish American Museum every month. Join us for an afternoon of traditional roots music starting with instruction ...
Merula is taking part in the global event - Sing for Unity. Join them in the Museum courtyard for a concert and sing-along. For more information on Sing for Unity click here. ...
Korgossarna is a university choir from Uppsala, Sweden that have been successfully competing all over Europe. 26 of the members will join us at the Museum for a lunch concert. Suggested donation for the concert is $10 and a special buffet lunch will be served for $10. For reservations please ema...
Experience the Museum's surrounding neighborhood in this tour led by Museum member Kris Pierre. Tours last approximately 1 hour. ...
On the last consecutive Thursday and Friday of most months we read a children's book (all available in our Store) and we do a craft. In September we will read Now That Night is Near by Astrid Lindgren, illustrated by Marit Törnqvist, translated by Polly Lawson. ...
On the last consecutive Thursday and Friday of most months we read a children's book (all available in our Store) and we do a craft. In September we will read Now That Night is Near by Astrid Lindgren, illustrated by Marit Törnqvist, translated by Polly Lawson. ...
The Main Gallery and Store will be open until 7 p.m. the last Friday of the month through September. Free admission after 4 p.m. ...
Petter Wahlbäck will be hosting an evening of Swedish songs at the museum this September. This evening's event will focus on the composer Evert Taube. Petter will perform several songs he has not performed in the past, including a set of songs performed with fellow guitarist John Behling, as well as...
Marriage Customs and Records By Geoffrey Fröberg Morris Free for Swedish American Genealogical Society members. Geoff has been doing Swedish genealogical research for over 35 years. He has been employed for over 20 years at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City as a Nordic research spe...
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 September we will discuss Reykjavík: A Crime Story by Ragnar Jónasson and Katrín Jakobsdóttir. Translated by Victoria Cribb. The Zoom meeting information is below. Sw...