by Sofi | 17,11,15 | Uncategorised
The word think, or the equivalent(s) in your language, is conveniently translated into three different words in Swedish: tycker, tänker, tror. Do not believe that you can use these sporadically, as per your own preference, because for any Swede, these three words have... 
by Sofi | 17,09,26 | Uncategorised
If you are talking about 100 % of something, how do you express that in Swedish? There is hel, helt, and hela, but also all, allt and alla. There is a logic to it, but ALL or ALLT First of all, because this is the easiest. The two singular forms of all are used for... 
by Sofi | 17,08,25 | BEAUTY, Uncategorised
I am not a poet, and I will never be. But I am fascinated with language, and partly because of its reflection of culture and social practice. Somehow, our language enables us to think, and learning a new language always give your insight into a new way of thinking. In... 
by Sofi | 17,07,09 | BEAUTY, featured: SUMMER, Interviews, Swedish Geography, Uncategorised
Lola Akinmade Åkerström is a travel photographer and writer, the owner of Geotraveler Media, editor-in-chief of Slow Travel Stockholm, and a founder of Nordic Travel Bloggers. With an eye not only for visual aesthetics, but also the beauty of small things, the... by Sofi | 17,05,20 | Uncategorised
How Bee Swedish met the Newbie Guide to Sweden How to create a physical network from your social media contacts In November 2015, I was an enthusiastic, brave, and terrified entrepreneur, having just launched my business and website Bee Swedish, and... by Sofi | 17,03,30 | Exams, NEWS & EVENTS, Uncategorised
Bee Swedish is launching a collaboration project with Yrkessvenska, helping international medical staff to validate their Swedish language skills to apply for a professional licence to practise in Sweden. Medical staff applying for a licence to practise in... 
by Sofi | 16,08,30 | Featured: VOICES, Uncategorised
Jack Morgan is a young Brit (eligible for an Irish passport, following Brexit fears), who ended up living in Stockholm by chance. He works as a project manager for FNUF, which is short for Norden Association Youth League Sweden. Besides having the best-sounding... 
by Sofi | 16,05,10 | Featured: VOICES, Swedishness, Uncategorised
Far too many times, I have listened to international professionals telling me how unsatisfied they are with their salaries in Swedish companies. Many of them have started a new position with a rather low salary, in the belief that they have better chances getting a... by Sofi | 16,05,02 | Uncategorised
Dependent on the position, the size of the company and personal preferences of the managers, you will either meet a recruiter from a professional recruitment company, the HR manager, or your prospective manager for your first interview. They want to meet you to see... 
by Sofi | 16,04,01 | Swedishness, Uncategorised
When asked about a national character, almost any newbie – or oldie, is likely to describe the typical Swede as shy, reserved and almost uninterested in human contact. Our favourite activity seems to be walking alone in the forest, going to a remotely located cottage...