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SUMMARY:Swedish Grammar Intensive: Morphology - Rachel Willson-Broyles
DESCRIPTION:Dive deep into Swedish grammar and morphology with Rachel Willson-Broyles. \nDo you love going down the rabbit hole of grammar? Or perhaps grammar confuses you\, but you want to understand it better. Join us! This class\, taught by Rachel Willson-Broyles\, will introduce the grammar topic of morphology with examples and handouts\, and you can expect some in-class exercises and group work. Grammar terms will also be introduced and explained. In linguistics\, morphology is the study of words\, and there are many intriguing aspects of word-building in Swedish to explore. In this class\, we will discuss compound words and their formation as well as prefixes (such as o-) and suffixes (such as -ig) and how they work. \nAdditional information: \n\nThis grammar intensive is appropriate for intermediate students and higher (i.e.\, your regular class is using the B1/B2 textbook).\nAdvanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/swedish-grammar-intensive-morphology-rachel-willson-broyles/
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CATEGORIES:Language & Culture
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Finnish Conversation - Daniel Haataja
DESCRIPTION:Practice conversations in Finnish with Daniel Haataja. \n\nThis class meets weekly on Thursdays from January 14–28\, 2027. \n\nLooking to improve your Finnish speaking skills? Join us for a directed yet relaxed conversation class where we’ll discuss topics such as hobbies\, likes and dislikes\, and hone our skills in telling each other stories from the past. \nAdditional information: \n\nNo materials except for an open attitude are needed!\nStudents should have completed at least the first four chapters of Suomen mestari 2 or have equivalent knowledge\, including the ability to talk about past events.\nAdvanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/intermediate-finnish-conversation-daniel-haataja/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture
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SUMMARY:Swedish Immersion Day
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in Swedish for the day in this day camp for adult language learners led by instructors Kjerstin Moody and Liz Stopka. \nTake part in a variety of fun activities such as crafting\, singing\, and playing games\, all på svenska. Enhance your Swedish vocabulary and listening comprehension while meeting new friends and making things together. This program is suitable for learners at the Beginning III level (A2) or above. You should already be somewhat familiar with Swedish and feel comfortable with the fact that the instructors will speak only Swedish. We’ll take a break at noon for lunch; bring your own or buy something at FIKA Café. Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/swedish-immersion-day/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture
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SUMMARY:Intro to Swedish - Liz Stopka
DESCRIPTION:Learn basic Swedish in this introductory course with Liz Stopka. \nAre you curious about the Swedish language but not yet ready to commit to a multi-date class? Are you looking for a quick and low-pressure way to get excited and prepare for an upcoming visit to Sweden? This two-hour introductory workshop\, taught by Liz Stopka\, is the perfect way to get a feel for Swedish—pick up a bit of grammar and learn how to pronounce some words for basic conversation. No materials required. Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/intro-to-swedish-liz-stopka/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture
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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-6/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Language & Culture
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SUMMARY:Intro to Northern Sámi - Áila O'Loughlin
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of the Northern Sámi language in this introductory course with Áila O’Loughlin. \nAre you curious about the Sámi language and culture? Are you looking for a quick\, low-pressure way to get excited and prepare for an upcoming visit to northern Finland\, Sweden\, or Norway? This two-hour introductory workshop\, taught by Áila O’Loughlin\, is the perfect way to learn about the history of the nine living dialects of Sápmi\, get a feel for North Sámi\, pick up a bit of grammar\, and learn how to pronounce some words as part of basic greetings. Families welcome! Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/intro-to-northern-sami-aila-oloughlin/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture
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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-5/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Language & Culture
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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-4/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Language & Culture
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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-2/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Language & Culture
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