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SUMMARY:Tues. Intermediate I Swedish - Moody
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly for 12 Tuesdays from September 15–December 8\, 2026. Class does not meet the week of November 23. \n\nAn intermediate I level Swedish class taught by Kjerstin Moody starting in chapter 7 of Rivstart B1/B2. Intermediate I level Swedish courses cover the B1 level\, the first half of Rivstart B1/B2. It typically takes two to three terms of study to finish one level. \nRequired materials: Rivstart B1/B2 textbok and övningsbok (workbook)\, *2nd edition (2015). Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/tues-intermediate-i-swedish-moody-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T113000
DTSTAMP:20260715T150732Z
CREATED:20260707T161205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T150732Z
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SUMMARY:Wed. Intermediate I Swedish - Hanslin
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly for 12 Wednesdays from September 16–December 9\, 2026. Class does not meet the week of November 23. \n\nAn intermediate I level Swedish literature class taught by Jean Hanslin. This class will use the text Tills hon hittar något eget by Inger Frimansson. This class meets virtually. \nRequired materials provided by the instructor: Tills hon hittar något eget by Inger Frimansson. Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/wed-intermediate-i-swedish-hanslin/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T120000
DTSTAMP:20260715T151002Z
CREATED:20260707T161429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T151002Z
UID:10008290-1789554600-1789560000@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Wed. Beginning II Swedish - Karlsson
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly for 12 Wednesdays from September 16–December 9\, 2026. Class does not meet the week of November 23. \n\nA beginning II level Swedish course taught by Jessica Karlsson starting in chapter 6 of Rivstart A1/A2. This class meets in person at ASI. Beginning II classes cover the A1 level\, the first half of Rivstart A1/A2. It typically takes around two to three terms of study to finish one level. \nRequired materials: Rivstart A1/A2 textbok and övningsbok (workbook)\, *3rd edition\, 2023. Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/wed-beginning-ii-swedish-karlsson-2/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T140000
DTSTAMP:20260715T150732Z
CREATED:20260707T161036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T150732Z
UID:10008292-1789561800-1789567200@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Wed. Swedish Literature - Hanslin
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly on Wednesdays from September 16–December 9\, 2026. \n\nAn intermediate I level Swedish literature class taught by Jean Hanslin. This class will start reading Simon och ekarna (lättläst) by Marianne Fredriksson. This class meets virtually. \nRequired materials provided by the instructor: Simon och ekarna (lättläst) by Marianne Fredriksson. Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/wed-swedish-literature-hanslin-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://asimn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/981fce87641d529badf269be13bd014c-vJTBGh.avif
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T173000
DTSTAMP:20260715T150610Z
CREATED:20260707T160723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T150610Z
UID:10008294-1789574400-1789579800@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Wed. Beginning III Swedish - Stopka
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly for 12 Wednesdays from September 16–December 9\, 2026. Class does not meet the week of November 23.  \n\nA beginning III level Swedish course taught by Liz Stopka starting in chapter 12 of Rivstart A1/A2. This class meets virtually. Beginning II level Swedish courses cover the A1 level\, the first half of Rivstart A1/A2. It typically takes around two to three terms of study to finish one level. \nThis class previously met on Thursdays. \nRequired materials: Rivstart A1/A2 textbok and övningsbok (workbook)\, *3rd edition (2023). Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/wed-beginning-iii-swedish-stopka-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://asimn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/FY26-Catalog-Sept-Nov-Photos-for-Web-63-Rivstart-A1A2.avif
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T174500
DTSTAMP:20260715T150842Z
CREATED:20260707T160837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T150842Z
UID:10008293-1789575300-1789580700@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Wed. Intermediate I Finnish - Sundström
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly for 12 Wednesdays from September 16–December 9\, 2026. Class does not meet the week of November 23. \n\nAn intermediate I level Finnish course taught by Joona Sundström starting in chapter 6 of Suomen Mestari 2 (new edition)\, available at the ASI Museum Store. This class meets virtually. Intermediate I Finnish classes cover Suomen Mestari 2. \nRequired materials: Suomen Mestari 2. Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/wed-intermediate-i-finnish-sundstrom/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://asimn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/11419a6400b6ebb7c39d02f4e66fc72a-MfZmOW.avif
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T191500
DTSTAMP:20260715T150610Z
CREATED:20260707T160533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T150610Z
UID:10008295-1789580700-1789586100@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Wed. Beginning III Swedish - Stopka
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly for 12 Wednesdays from September 16–December 9\, 2026. Class does not meet the week of November 23.  \n\nA beginning III level Swedish course taught by Liz Stopka starting in the middle of chapter 12 of Rivstart A1/A2. This class meets in person at ASI. Beginning III classes cover the A2 level\, the second half of Rivstart A1/A2. It typically takes around two to three terms of study to finish one level. \nThis class previously met on Thursdays. \nRequired materials: Rivstart A1/A2 textbok and övningsbok (workbook)\, *3rd edition (2023). Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/wed-beginning-iii-swedish-stopka/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T124500
DTSTAMP:20260715T151002Z
CREATED:20260707T160412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T151002Z
UID:10008296-1789643700-1789649100@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Thurs. Swedish Literature - Karlsson
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly for 12 Thursdays from September 17–December 10\, 2026. Class does not meet the week of November 23.  \n\nAn advanced-level Swedish literature course taught by Jessica Karlsson. This class will start reading a new novel\, Je M’appelle Agneta by Emma Hamberg\, and will read around 25 pages per week\, finishing the novel in one term. The instructor incorporates layers of cultural concepts from the book to enhance class discussions. \nRequired materials: Je M’appelle Agneta by Emma Hamberg. Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/thurs-swedish-literature-karlsson-2/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://asimn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/449266daa48ebe5c56d258ed23b41388-1WRSMa-scaled.avif
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T150000
DTSTAMP:20260715T151029Z
CREATED:20260707T155727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T151029Z
UID:10008299-1789651800-1789657200@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Thurs. Swedish Literature - Edberg-Caldwell
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly for 12 Thursdays from September 17–December 10\, 2026. Class does not meet the week of November 23. \n\nAn advanced I level Swedish course taught by Gunn Edberg-Caldwell\, starting the novel Andra andningen av Sofie Sarenbrant and finishing it in one term.  Advanced I level classes have completed Rivstart B1/B2. \nRequired materials: Andra andningen av Sofie Sarenbrant. Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/thurs-swedish-literature-edberg-caldwell-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T170000
DTSTAMP:20260715T150900Z
CREATED:20260707T160215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T150900Z
UID:10008297-1789659000-1789664400@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Thurs. New Beginning I Swedish - Willson-Broyles
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly for 12 Thursdays from September 17–December 10\, 2026. Class does not meet the week of November 23.  \nA new beginning I Swedish class taught by Rachel Willson-Broyles. This class is for students new to Swedish and uses the Rivstart A1/A2\, starting with chapter 1. This class moves at a slightly quicker pace than the Kort Kurs 1 Beginning I Swedish class\, as the Rivstart textbook is written entirely in Swedish. \nRequired materials: Rivstart A1/A2 textbok and övningsbok (workbook)\, *3rd edition (2023). Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/thurs-new-beginning-i-swedish-willson-broyles/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T173000
DTSTAMP:20260715T151029Z
CREATED:20260707T155513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T151029Z
UID:10008300-1789660800-1789666200@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Thurs. Intermediate II Swedish - Edberg-Caldwell
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly for 12 Thursdays from September 17–December 10\, 2026. Class does not meet the week of November 23.  \n\nAn intermediate II level Swedish course taught by Gunn Edberg-Caldwell starting in chapter 12 of Rivstart B1/B2. This class meets virtually. Intermediate II classes cover the B2 level\, the second half of Rivstart B1/B2. It typically takes around two to three terms of study to finish one level. \nRequired materials: Rivstart B1/B2 textbok and övningsbok (workbook)\, *2nd edition (2015). Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/thurs-intermediate-ii-swedish-edberg-caldwell/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T180000
DTSTAMP:20260715T150756Z
CREATED:20260707T155259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T150756Z
UID:10008302-1789662600-1789668000@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Thurs. Beginning II Swedish - White
DESCRIPTION:A beginning II level Swedish course taught by Gregg White starting in chapter 5 of Rivstart A1/A2. Beginning II level Swedish courses cover the A1 level\, the first half of Rivstart A1/A2. It typically takes around two-three terms of study to finish one level. \nRequired materials: RivstartA1/A2 textbok and övningsbok (workbook)\, *3rd edition (2023). Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/thurs-beginning-ii-swedish-white-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://asimn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/FY26-Catalog-Sept-Nov-Photos-for-Web-63-Rivstart-A1A2.avif
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T184500
DTSTAMP:20260715T150900Z
CREATED:20260707T155918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T150900Z
UID:10008298-1789665300-1789670700@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Thurs. Beginning II Swedish - Willson-Broyles
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly for 12 Thursdays from September 17–December 10\, 2026. Class does not meet the week of November 23. \n\nA beginning II level Swedish course taught by Rachel Willson-Broyles starting in chapter 5 of Rivstart A1/A2. This class meets in person at ASI. Beginning II level Swedish courses cover the A1 level\, the first half of Rivstart A1/A2. It typically takes around two to three terms of study to finish one level. \nRequired materials: Rivstart A1/A2 textbok and övningsbok (workbook)\, *3rd edition (2023). Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/thurs-beginning-ii-swedish-willson-broyles-3/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T190000
DTSTAMP:20260715T150940Z
CREATED:20260707T154541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T150940Z
UID:10008304-1789666200-1789671600@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Thurs. Beginning II Finnish - Haataja
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly for 12 Thursdays from September 17–December 10\, 2026. Class does not meet the week of November 23. \nA beginning II level Finnish course taught by Daniel Haataja starting in chapter 7 of Suomen Mestari 1 (new edition)\, available in the ASI Museum Shop. Beginning II Finnish classes cover the Suomen Mestari 1 book. \nRequired materials: Suomen Mestari 1. Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/thurs-beginning-ii-finnish-haataja-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://asimn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/11419a6400b6ebb7c39d02f4e66fc72a-MfZmOW.avif
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T194500
DTSTAMP:20260715T150756Z
CREATED:20260707T154049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T150756Z
UID:10008303-1789668900-1789674300@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Thurs. Intermediate I Swedish - White
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly for 12 Thursdays from September 17–December 10\, 2026. Class does not meet the week of November 23. \n\nAn intermediate I level Swedish course taught by Gregg White starting in chapter 1 of Rivstart B1/B2. This class meets virtually. Intermediate I classes cover the B1 level\, the first half of Rivstart B1/B2. It typically takes around two-three terms of study to finish one level. \nRequired materials: Rivstart B1/B2 textbok and övningsbok (workbook)\, *2nd edition (2015). Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/thurs-intermediate-i-swedish-white-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://asimn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/FY26-Catalog-Sept-Nov-Photos-for-Web-62-Rivstart-B1B2.avif
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T194500
DTSTAMP:20260715T151029Z
CREATED:20260707T155050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T151029Z
UID:10008301-1789668900-1789674300@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Thurs. Swedish Literature - Edberg-Caldwell
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly for 12 Thursdays from September 17–December 10\, 2026. Class does not meet the week of November 23. \n\nAn advanced I level Swedish literature course taught by Gunn Edberg-Caldwell starting Mina vänner by Fredrik Backman and finishing it in one term. Advanced I level classes have completed Rivstart B1/B2. \nRequired materials: Mina vänner by Fredrik Backman. Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/thurs-swedish-literature-edberg-caldwell/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260715T150940Z
CREATED:20260707T153835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T150940Z
UID:10008305-1789673400-1789678800@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Thurs. Advanced Finnish Literature - Haataja
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly for 12 Thursdays from September 17–December 10\, 2026. Class does not meet the week of November 23.  \n\nAn advanced level Finnish course taught by Daniel Haataja starting a new novel Kolibri by Kati Hiekkapelto. This class will read around 20 pages per week and discuss the material in Finnish. Advanced Finnish classes are suitable for students who have completed all levels of Suomen mestari or otherwise feel comfortable reading Finnish literature.  \nRequired materials: Kolibri by Kati Hiekkapelto. This book is available as an e-book from various sites or students can purchase a paperback copy through the Finnish bookstore Akateeminen. It is not available in the ASI store. Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/thurs-advanced-finnish-literature-haataja/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T113000
DTSTAMP:20260715T151045Z
CREATED:20260707T152524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T151045Z
UID:10008307-1789725600-1789731000@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Fri. Intermediate II Swedish - Stopka
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly for 12 Fridays from September 18–December 11\, 2026. Class does not meet the week of November 23. \n\nAn intermediate II level Swedish course taught by Liz Stopka starting in the middle of chapter 13 of Rivstart B1/B2. Intermediate II classes cover the B2 level\, the second half of Rivstart B1/B2. It typically takes around two-three terms of study to finish one level. \nRequired materials: Rivstart B1/B2 textbok and övningsbok (workbook)\, *2nd edition\, 2015. Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/fri-intermediate-ii-swedish-stopka-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://asimn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/FY26-Catalog-Sept-Nov-Photos-for-Web-62-Rivstart-B1B2.avif
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T113000
DTSTAMP:20260715T150926Z
CREATED:20260707T152939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T150926Z
UID:10008306-1789725600-1789731000@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Fri. Swedish Literature - Haaland
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly for 12 Fridays from September 18–December 11\, 2026. Class does not meet the week of November 23. \n\nAn advanced II level Swedish literature course taught by Ingela Haaland starting the novel I en förvandlad stad by Per Anders Fogelström. This class will finish the book in one term. \nRequired materials: I en förvandlad stad by Per Anders Fogelström\, not available in the ASI Museum Store.  Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/fri-swedish-literature-haaland-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://asimn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/981fce87641d529badf269be13bd014c-vJTBGh.avif
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T113000
DTSTAMP:20260715T151045Z
CREATED:20260707T152030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T151045Z
UID:10008308-1789812000-1789817400@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Sat. Swedish Literature - Stopka
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly for 12 Saturdays from September 19–December 12\, 2026. Class does not meet the week of November 23.  \nA Swedish literature course taught by Liz Stopka starting a new novel\, Expeditionen: Min kärlekshistoria by Bea Uusma. This class will read 20 pages per week\, discussing the material in Swedish\, and finish the book in one term.  \nRequired materials: Expeditionen: Min kärlekshistoria by Bea Uusma\, not available in the ASI Museum Store. Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/sat-swedish-literature-stopka-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://asimn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/981fce87641d529badf269be13bd014c-vJTBGh.avif
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T113000
DTSTAMP:20260717T204610Z
CREATED:20260709T194400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T204610Z
UID:10008386-1790332200-1790335800@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven
DESCRIPTION:Use or practice your Swedish skills in this fun conversation group led by Sven\, a longtime ASI volunteer originally from Sweden. Check in at the front desk\, purchase some fika from FIKA Café if you wish and enjoy a morning of conversation på svenska. \n  \nAdditional information: \n\nThis group meets the second and fourth Fridays of the month from 10:30-11:30 am.\nOn the second Friday\, meet the group in the Lindberg Stuga and on the fourth Friday\, meet the group in Classroom A\, both on the lower level of the Turnblad Mansion.\nFree; no RSVP required.\n\n  \n 
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/swedish-conversation-group-tala-svenska-med-sven-2-3/2026-09-25/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T200000
DTSTAMP:20260715T151002Z
CREATED:20260707T151253Z
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SUMMARY:Swedish Icons
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly on Thursdays from October 1–29\, 2026. \n\nEnjoy four historic Thursday evenings with Jessica Karlsson\, an ASI Language Instructor and Historian\, this October. In this lecture series\, participants will meet four intriguing Swedish Icons and learn about their lasting impact on the world through an historic lens. Suffragettes\, diplomats\, champions of childrens’ rights\, inventors\, and more\, don’t miss this opportunity to dive into history and get to know these Swedish greats! \nOct 1 – Astrid Lindgren\, 1907–2002\nMostly known as the author of Pippi Longstocking\, Astrid Lindgren was a prolific and far-reaching author of childrens’ books translated across the globe\, as well as a champion of childrens’ rights. \nOct 8 – Raoul Wallenberg\, 1912–unknown\nRaoul Wallenberg became a Swedish Diplomat who traveled to Budapest and saved tens of thousands of Jews during the Holocaust in 1944 before ultimately disappearing. \nOct 22 – Selma Lagerlöf\, 1858–1940\nLagerlöf was not only the first woman ever to receive the Nobel Prize in literature in 1909\, but also was an active member in the Swedish suffrage movement and stood up for the underserved in society. \nOct 29 – Alfred Nobel 1833–1896\nAlfred Nobel is best known as the inventor of dynamite and the founder of the prestigious Nobel Prize but was also an intriguing figure of contrasts. \nAdditional information: \n\nNo materials or knowledge of Swedish required.\nInstructor will use slideshows in combination with printed materials.\nAdvance registration required.\nNo class on October 15.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/swedish-icons/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T113000
DTSTAMP:20260717T204610Z
CREATED:20260709T194400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T204610Z
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SUMMARY:Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven
DESCRIPTION:Use or practice your Swedish skills in this fun conversation group led by Sven\, a longtime ASI volunteer originally from Sweden. Check in at the front desk\, purchase some fika from FIKA Café if you wish and enjoy a morning of conversation på svenska. \n  \nAdditional information: \n\nThis group meets the second and fourth Fridays of the month from 10:30-11:30 am.\nOn the second Friday\, meet the group in the Lindberg Stuga and on the fourth Friday\, meet the group in Classroom A\, both on the lower level of the Turnblad Mansion.\nFree; no RSVP required.\n\n  \n 
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/swedish-conversation-group-tala-svenska-med-sven-2-3/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T113000
DTSTAMP:20260717T204610Z
CREATED:20260709T194400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T204610Z
UID:10008388-1792751400-1792755000@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven
DESCRIPTION:Use or practice your Swedish skills in this fun conversation group led by Sven\, a longtime ASI volunteer originally from Sweden. Check in at the front desk\, purchase some fika from FIKA Café if you wish and enjoy a morning of conversation på svenska. \n  \nAdditional information: \n\nThis group meets the second and fourth Fridays of the month from 10:30-11:30 am.\nOn the second Friday\, meet the group in the Lindberg Stuga and on the fourth Friday\, meet the group in Classroom A\, both on the lower level of the Turnblad Mansion.\nFree; no RSVP required.\n\n  \n 
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/swedish-conversation-group-tala-svenska-med-sven-2-3/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260714T205551Z
CREATED:20260703T181328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T205551Z
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SUMMARY:Nordic Book Circle
DESCRIPTION:Contemporary Nordic literature is full of diverse literary voices\, styles\, and genres. This September 2026 through May 2027 the ASI Nordic Book Circle will gather monthly\, in-person\, to read and discuss a work of Nordic literature in English translation. Our focus this year will be on works of literature written by women authors from across the Nordic world. The works we read will chronologically trace books penned between 1912 and 2020\, and include two winners of the Nobel Prize in Literature; authors from the countries of Sweden\, Norway\, Denmark\, Iceland\, Greenland; various genres; and a range of topics and perspectives. \nIf you love to read and discuss literature and would like to expand your appreciation of literature from various parts of the world (the Nordic world in particular)\, we would love to have you join! Limited to 20 attendees; please register in advance. \n2026-2027 Nordic Book Circle titles\nSeptember: Kristin Lavransdotter\, Book I: The Wreath (1912)\, by Sigrid Undset\, translated from Norwegian by Tiina Nunnally (Penguin Editions\, 336 pages)\, Norway – September 27\, 2026 \nOctober: The Phantom Carriage (1912)\, by Selma Lagerlöf\, translated from Swedish by Peter Graves (Norvik Press\, 124 pages) (Sweden) – October 25\, 2026 \nNovember: Quicksand (1928) by Nella Larsen (Penguin Classics\, 192 pages) (Denmark) – November 22\, 2026 \nDecember: Kallocain (1940)\, Karin Boye\, translated from Swedish by David McDuff (Penguin Classics\, 192 pages) (Sweden) – December 20\, 2026 \nJanuary: Girl Upon Heaven’s Pier (1951)\, by Eeva-Liisa Manner\, translated from Finnish by Terhi Kuusisto (Dalkey Archive Press\, 104 pages) (Finland) – January 31\, 2027 \nFebruary: Nothing to be Rescued (1961)\, by Ásta Sigurðardóttir\, translated from Icelandic by Meg Matich (Nordisk Books\, 192 pages) Iceland – February 28\, 2027 \nMarch: Light\, Grass\, and Letter in April (1962\, 1963\, 1979)\, by Inger Christensen\, translated from Danish by Susanna Nied (New Directions Publishing\, 144 pages) (Denmark) – March 21\, 2027 \nApril: Zombieland (2015)\, by Sørine Steenholdt\, translated from Greenlandic to Danish by Niviaq Korneliussen and from Danish to English by Charlotte Barslund (Norvik Press\, 150 pages) (Greenland) – April 25\, 2027 \nMay: Strega (2020)\, by Johanna Lykke Holm\, translated from Swedish by Saskia Vogel (Riverhead Books\, 208 pages) (Sweden) – May 23\, 2027
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/nordic-book-circle-10/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Language & Culture,Language Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261106T113000
DTSTAMP:20260717T204610Z
CREATED:20260709T194400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T204610Z
UID:10008389-1793961000-1793964600@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven
DESCRIPTION:Use or practice your Swedish skills in this fun conversation group led by Sven\, a longtime ASI volunteer originally from Sweden. Check in at the front desk\, purchase some fika from FIKA Café if you wish and enjoy a morning of conversation på svenska. \n  \nAdditional information: \n\nThis group meets the second and fourth Fridays of the month from 10:30-11:30 am.\nOn the second Friday\, meet the group in the Lindberg Stuga and on the fourth Friday\, meet the group in Classroom A\, both on the lower level of the Turnblad Mansion.\nFree; no RSVP required.\n\n  \n 
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/swedish-conversation-group-tala-svenska-med-sven-2-3/2026-11-06/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T113000
DTSTAMP:20260717T204610Z
CREATED:20260709T194400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T204610Z
UID:10008390-1795170600-1795174200@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven
DESCRIPTION:Use or practice your Swedish skills in this fun conversation group led by Sven\, a longtime ASI volunteer originally from Sweden. Check in at the front desk\, purchase some fika from FIKA Café if you wish and enjoy a morning of conversation på svenska. \n  \nAdditional information: \n\nThis group meets the second and fourth Fridays of the month from 10:30-11:30 am.\nOn the second Friday\, meet the group in the Lindberg Stuga and on the fourth Friday\, meet the group in Classroom A\, both on the lower level of the Turnblad Mansion.\nFree; no RSVP required.\n\n  \n 
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/swedish-conversation-group-tala-svenska-med-sven-2-3/2026-11-20/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261122T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260714T205551Z
CREATED:20260703T181328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T205551Z
UID:10008354-1795356000-1795363200@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Nordic Book Circle
DESCRIPTION:Contemporary Nordic literature is full of diverse literary voices\, styles\, and genres. This September 2026 through May 2027 the ASI Nordic Book Circle will gather monthly\, in-person\, to read and discuss a work of Nordic literature in English translation. Our focus this year will be on works of literature written by women authors from across the Nordic world. The works we read will chronologically trace books penned between 1912 and 2020\, and include two winners of the Nobel Prize in Literature; authors from the countries of Sweden\, Norway\, Denmark\, Iceland\, Greenland; various genres; and a range of topics and perspectives. \nIf you love to read and discuss literature and would like to expand your appreciation of literature from various parts of the world (the Nordic world in particular)\, we would love to have you join! Limited to 20 attendees; please register in advance. \n2026-2027 Nordic Book Circle titles\nSeptember: Kristin Lavransdotter\, Book I: The Wreath (1912)\, by Sigrid Undset\, translated from Norwegian by Tiina Nunnally (Penguin Editions\, 336 pages)\, Norway – September 27\, 2026 \nOctober: The Phantom Carriage (1912)\, by Selma Lagerlöf\, translated from Swedish by Peter Graves (Norvik Press\, 124 pages) (Sweden) – October 25\, 2026 \nNovember: Quicksand (1928) by Nella Larsen (Penguin Classics\, 192 pages) (Denmark) – November 22\, 2026 \nDecember: Kallocain (1940)\, Karin Boye\, translated from Swedish by David McDuff (Penguin Classics\, 192 pages) (Sweden) – December 20\, 2026 \nJanuary: Girl Upon Heaven’s Pier (1951)\, by Eeva-Liisa Manner\, translated from Finnish by Terhi Kuusisto (Dalkey Archive Press\, 104 pages) (Finland) – January 31\, 2027 \nFebruary: Nothing to be Rescued (1961)\, by Ásta Sigurðardóttir\, translated from Icelandic by Meg Matich (Nordisk Books\, 192 pages) Iceland – February 28\, 2027 \nMarch: Light\, Grass\, and Letter in April (1962\, 1963\, 1979)\, by Inger Christensen\, translated from Danish by Susanna Nied (New Directions Publishing\, 144 pages) (Denmark) – March 21\, 2027 \nApril: Zombieland (2015)\, by Sørine Steenholdt\, translated from Greenlandic to Danish by Niviaq Korneliussen and from Danish to English by Charlotte Barslund (Norvik Press\, 150 pages) (Greenland) – April 25\, 2027 \nMay: Strega (2020)\, by Johanna Lykke Holm\, translated from Swedish by Saskia Vogel (Riverhead Books\, 208 pages) (Sweden) – May 23\, 2027
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/nordic-book-circle-9/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Language & Culture,Language Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T113000
DTSTAMP:20260717T204610Z
CREATED:20260709T194400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T204610Z
UID:10008391-1796380200-1796383800@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven
DESCRIPTION:Use or practice your Swedish skills in this fun conversation group led by Sven\, a longtime ASI volunteer originally from Sweden. Check in at the front desk\, purchase some fika from FIKA Café if you wish and enjoy a morning of conversation på svenska. \n  \nAdditional information: \n\nThis group meets the second and fourth Fridays of the month from 10:30-11:30 am.\nOn the second Friday\, meet the group in the Lindberg Stuga and on the fourth Friday\, meet the group in Classroom A\, both on the lower level of the Turnblad Mansion.\nFree; no RSVP required.\n\n  \n 
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/swedish-conversation-group-tala-svenska-med-sven-2-3/2026-12-04/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261220T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261220T160000
DTSTAMP:20260714T205514Z
CREATED:20260703T181328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T205514Z
UID:10008355-1797775200-1797782400@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Nordic Book Circle
DESCRIPTION:Contemporary Nordic literature is full of diverse literary voices\, styles\, and genres. This September 2026 through May 2027 the ASI Nordic Book Circle will gather monthly\, in-person\, to read and discuss a work of Nordic literature in English translation. Our focus this year will be on works of literature written by women authors from across the Nordic world. The works we read will chronologically trace books penned between 1912 and 2020\, and include two winners of the Nobel Prize in Literature; authors from the countries of Sweden\, Norway\, Denmark\, Iceland\, Greenland; various genres; and a range of topics and perspectives. \nIf you love to read and discuss literature and would like to expand your appreciation of literature from various parts of the world (the Nordic world in particular)\, we would love to have you join! Limited to 20 attendees; please register in advance. \n2026-2027 Nordic Book Circle titles\nSeptember: Kristin Lavransdotter\, Book I: The Wreath (1912)\, by Sigrid Undset\, translated from Norwegian by Tiina Nunnally (Penguin Editions\, 336 pages)\, Norway – September 27\, 2026 \nOctober: The Phantom Carriage (1912)\, by Selma Lagerlöf\, translated from Swedish by Peter Graves (Norvik Press\, 124 pages) (Sweden) – October 25\, 2026 \nNovember: Quicksand (1928) by Nella Larsen (Penguin Classics\, 192 pages) (Denmark) – November 22\, 2026 \nDecember: Kallocain (1940)\, Karin Boye\, translated from Swedish by David McDuff (Penguin Classics\, 192 pages) (Sweden) – December 20\, 2026 \nJanuary: Girl Upon Heaven’s Pier (1951)\, by Eeva-Liisa Manner\, translated from Finnish by Terhi Kuusisto (Dalkey Archive Press\, 104 pages) (Finland) – January 31\, 2027 \nFebruary: Nothing to be Rescued (1961)\, by Ásta Sigurðardóttir\, translated from Icelandic by Meg Matich (Nordisk Books\, 192 pages) Iceland – February 28\, 2027 \nMarch: Light\, Grass\, and Letter in April (1962\, 1963\, 1979)\, by Inger Christensen\, translated from Danish by Susanna Nied (New Directions Publishing\, 144 pages) (Denmark) – March 21\, 2027 \nApril: Zombieland (2015)\, by Sørine Steenholdt\, translated from Greenlandic to Danish by Niviaq Korneliussen and from Danish to English by Charlotte Barslund (Norvik Press\, 150 pages) (Greenland) – April 25\, 2027 \nMay: Strega (2020)\, by Johanna Lykke Holm\, translated from Swedish by Saskia Vogel (Riverhead Books\, 208 pages) (Sweden) – May 23\, 2027
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/nordic-book-circle-7/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Language & Culture,Language Learning
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