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SUMMARY:Wed. Beginning II Swedish - Karlsson
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly on Wednesdays from March 25–May 20\, 2026. \n\nA beginning II level Swedish course taught by Jessica Karlsson\, starting in chapter 7 of Rivstart A1/A2. Required materials: Rivstart A1/A2 textbok and övningsbok (workbook)\, *3rd edition\, 2023. This class meets in-person at ASI. Beginning II classes cover the A1 level\, the first half of Rivstart A1/A2. Each nine-week term typically covers two to three chapters of the textbook\, so it takes around three terms to finish one level.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/wed-beginning-ii-swedish-karlsson/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T120000
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SUMMARY:Wed.  Beginning III Swedish - Hanslin
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly on Wednesdays from March 25–May 20\, 2026. \n\nA beginning III level Swedish course taught by Jean Hanslin\, continuing in Nybörjarsvenska in chapter 54. This class will be finishing up using Nybörjarsvenska this spring term. Required materials: Nybörjarsvenska textbook and workbook (övningsbok). This class meets virtually.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/wed-beginning-iii-swedish-hanslin/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language Learning
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UID:10007125-1774443600-1774449000@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Wed. Swedish Literature - Hanslin
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly on Wednesdays from March 25–May 20\, 2026. \n\nAn intermediate level Swedish literature course taught by Jean Hanslin. This class will start reading the book Kejsaren av Portugallien (lättläst) by Selma Lagerlöf. The class will read 8-10 pages per week. Required materials: Kejsaren av Portugallien (lättläst) by Selma Lagerlöf\, provided by instructor. This class meets virtually.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/wed-swedish-literature-hanslin/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language Learning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://asimn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/449266daa48ebe5c56d258ed23b41388-1WRSMa-scaled.avif
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260206T213142Z
CREATED:20251222T152626Z
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UID:10007126-1774452600-1774458000@asimn.org
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Wed. New Beginning I Swedish: Kort Kurs 1
DESCRIPTION:This program is sold out. To be added to the waitlist\, please call 612-871-4907.  \n\n\nThis class meets weekly on Wednesdays from March 25–May 20\, 2026. \n\nA new beginning I Swedish class taught by Jean Hanslin. This class is suitable for students who are brand new to Swedish and uses a special digital course packet called Kort Kurs 1\, developed by the instructor. The digital course packet is included in the class cost\, and students will receive the course packet via email from ASI the week before class starts. Upon completion of Kort Kurs 1\, students can move into a class using Rivstart A1/A2. This class meets virtually. 
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/wed-new-beginning-i-swedish-kort-kurs-1/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language Learning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://asimn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/3dad3f0d3ced15a1d1d89c02f1344168-Mza3EU.avif
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T174500
DTSTAMP:20260313T205547Z
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UID:10007127-1774455300-1774460700@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Wed. Intermediate I Finnish - Sundström
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly on Wednesdays from March 25–May 20\, 2026. \n\nAn intermediate I level Finnish course taught by Joona Sundström\, starting in chapter 4 of Suomen Mestari 2 (new edition)\, available in the ASI Museum Store. Required materials: Suomen Mestari 2. This class meets virtually. Intermediate I classes cover Suomen Mestari 2.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/wed-intermediate-i-finnish-sundstrsm/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language Learning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://asimn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/11419a6400b6ebb7c39d02f4e66fc72a-MfZmOW.avif
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T124500
DTSTAMP:20260304T202123Z
CREATED:20251222T152626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T202123Z
UID:10007128-1774523700-1774529100@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Thurs. Swedish Literature - Karlsson
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly on Thursdays from March 26–May 21\, 2026. \n\nAn advanced level Swedish literature course taught by Jessica Karlsson. This class will start reading a new novel\, Pastor Viveka och Solkattens leende by Annette Haaland and read around 20-30 pages per week. The instructor incorporates layers of historical events and cultural concepts touched upon in the book to enhance class discussions. Required materials: Pastor Viveka och Solkattens leende by Annette Haaland\, available in the ASI Museum Store. This class meets in person at ASI.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/thurs-swedish-literature-karlsson/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language Learning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://asimn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/449266daa48ebe5c56d258ed23b41388-1WRSMa-scaled.avif
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T150000
DTSTAMP:20260316T175342Z
CREATED:20251222T152711Z
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UID:10007129-1774531800-1774537200@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Thurs. Advanced I Swedish - Edberg-Caldwell
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly on Thursdays from March 26–May 21\, 2026. \n\nAn advanced I level Swedish course taught by Gunn Edberg-Caldwell\, continuing the novel Vila i frid by Sofie Sarenbrant which was started in winter term. Required materials: Vila i frid by Sofie Sarenbrant. Advanced I level classes have completed Rivstart B1/B2.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/thurs-advanced-i-swedish-edberg-caldwell-2/
CATEGORIES:Language Learning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://asimn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/449266daa48ebe5c56d258ed23b41388-1WRSMa-scaled.avif
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T173000
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UID:10007136-1774540800-1774546200@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Thurs. Beginning III Swedish - Stopka
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly on Thursdays from March 26–May 21\, 2026. \n\nA beginning III level Swedish course taught by Liz Stopka\, starting in chapter 10 of Rivstart A1/A2. Required materials: Rivstart A1/A2 textbok and övningsbok (workbook)\, *3rd edition (2023). This class meets virtually. Beginning II level Swedish courses cover the A1 level\, the first half of Rivstart A1/A2. Each nine-week term typically covers two to three chapters of the textbook\, so it takes around three terms to finish one level.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/thurs-beginning-iii-swedish-stopka-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language Learning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://asimn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FY26-Catalog-1a-Images-for-Web-99-Beg-II-Swedish.avif
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T174500
DTSTAMP:20251229T170057Z
CREATED:20251222T152626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T170057Z
UID:10007130-1774541700-1774547100@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Thurs. Intermediate I Swedish - Edberg-Caldwell
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly on Thursdays from March 26–May 21\, 2026. \n\nAn intermediate I level Swedish course taught by Gunn Edberg-Caldwell\, starting in chapter 9 of Rivstart B1/B2. Required materials: Rivstart B1/B2 textbok and övningsbok (workbook)\, 2nd edition (2015). This class meets virtually. Intermediate I classes cover the B1 level\, the first half of Rivstart B1/B2. Each nine-week term typically covers two to three chapters of the textbook\, so it takes around three terms to finish one level.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/thurs-intermediate-i-swedish-edberg-caldwell/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language Learning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://asimn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/1.15.26-Thurs-Int-I-Swedish-Edberg-Caldwell-scaled-1.avif
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T174500
DTSTAMP:20260316T175111Z
CREATED:20251222T152711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T175111Z
UID:10007134-1774541700-1774547100@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Thurs. Beginning II Swedish - Willson-Broyles
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly on Thursdays from March 26–May 21\, 2026. \n\nA beginning II level Swedish course taught by Rachel Willson-Broyles\, starting in chapter 4 of Rivstart A1/A2. Required materials: Rivstart A1/A2 textbok and övningsbok (workbook)\, *3rd edition (2023). This class meets in-person at ASI. Beginning II level Swedish courses cover the A1 level\, the first half of Rivstart A1/A2. Each nine-week term typically covers two to three chapters of the textbook\, so it takes around three terms to finish one level.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/thurs-beginning-ii-swedish-willson-broyles-2/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T180000
DTSTAMP:20260309T212357Z
CREATED:20251222T152626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T212357Z
UID:10007132-1774542600-1774548000@asimn.org
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Thurs. Beginning II Swedish - White
DESCRIPTION:This program is sold out. Please call 612-871-4907 to be added to a waitlist.  \nThis class meets weekly on Thursdays from March 26–May 21\, 2026. \n\nA beginning II level Swedish course taught by Gregg White\, starting in chapter 4 of Rivstart A1/A2. Required materials: Rivstart A1/A2 textbok and övningsbok (workbook)\, *3rd edition (2023). This class meets virtually. Beginning II level Swedish courses cover the A1 level\, the first half of Rivstart A1/A2. Each nine-week term typically covers two to three chapters of the textbook\, so it takes around three terms to finish one level.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/thurs-beginning-ii-swedish-white/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T190000
DTSTAMP:20260316T175429Z
CREATED:20251218T192119Z
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UID:10007138-1774546200-1774551600@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Thurs. Beginning II Finnish - Haataja
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly on Thursdays from March 26–May 21\, 2026. \n\nA beginning II level Finnish course taught by Daniel Haataja\, starting in chapter 5 of Suomen Mestari 1 (new edition)\, available in the ASI Museum Shop. Required materials: Suomen Mestari 1. This class meets virtually. Beginning II classes cover the Suomen Mestari 1 book.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/thurs-beginning-ii-finnish-haataja/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES: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:20260326T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T194500
DTSTAMP:20260213T175229Z
CREATED:20251218T211358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T175229Z
UID:10007135-1774548900-1774554300@asimn.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED Thurs. Beginning II Swedish - Willson-Broyles
DESCRIPTION:This program has been canceled. \nThis class meets weekly on Thursdays from March 26–May 21\, 2026. \n\nA beginning II level Swedish course taught by Rachel Willson-Broyles\, starting in chapter 9 of Rivstart A1/A2. Required materials: Rivstart A1/A2 textbok and övningsbok (workbook)\, *3rd edition (2023). This class meets in-person at ASI. Beginning II level Swedish courses cover the A1 level\, the first half of Rivstart A1/A2. Each nine-week term typically covers two to three chapters of the textbook\, so it takes around three terms to finish one level.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/thurs-beginning-ii-swedish-willson-broyles/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language Learning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://asimn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FY26-Catalog-1a-Images-for-Web-99-Beg-II-Swedish.avif
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T194500
DTSTAMP:20260105T153531Z
CREATED:20251222T152639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T153531Z
UID:10007131-1774548900-1774554300@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Thurs. Advanced I Swedish - Edberg-Caldwell
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly on Thursdays from March 26–May 21\, 2026. \n\nAn advanced I level Swedish course taught by Gunn Edberg-Caldwell\, continuing the novel Andra andningen by Sofie Sarenbrant which was started in winter term. Required materials: Andra andningen by Sofie Sarenbrant. Advanced I level classes have completed Rivstart B1/B2.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/thurs-advanced-i-swedish-edberg-caldwell/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language Learning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://asimn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/449266daa48ebe5c56d258ed23b41388-1WRSMa-scaled.avif
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T194500
DTSTAMP:20260316T180820Z
CREATED:20251222T152639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T180820Z
UID:10007133-1774548900-1774554300@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Thurs. Beginning III Swedish - White
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly on Thursdays from March 26–May 21\, 2026. \n\nA beginning III level Swedish course taught by Gregg White\, starting in chapter 18 of Rivstart A1/A2 and finishing out the A1/A2 book this term. Required materials: Rivstart A1/A2 textbok and övningsbok (workbook)\, 2nd edition (2014). This class meets virtually. \nBeginning III classes cover the A2 level\, the second half of Rivstart A1/A2. Each nine-week term typically covers two to three chapters of the textbook\, so it takes around three terms to finish one level.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/thurs-intermediate-i-swedish-white/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES: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:20260326T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T194500
DTSTAMP:20260316T175258Z
CREATED:20251222T152639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T175258Z
UID:10007137-1774548900-1774554300@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Thurs. Beginning III Swedish - Stopka
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly on Thursdays from March 26–May 21\, 2026. \n\nA beginning III level Swedish course taught by Liz Stopka\, starting in chapter 11 of Rivstart A1/A2. Required materials: Rivstart A1/A2 textbok and övningsbok (workbook)\, *3rd edition (2023). This class meets in-person at ASI. Beginning III classes cover the A2 level\, the second half of Rivstart A1/A2. Each nine-week term typically covers two to three chapters of the textbook\, so it takes around three terms to finish one level.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/thurs-beginning-iii-swedish-stopka/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language Learning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://asimn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FY26-Catalog-1a-Images-for-Web-99-Beg-II-Swedish.avif
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T210000
DTSTAMP:20260316T175410Z
CREATED:20251222T152652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T175410Z
UID:10007139-1774553400-1774558800@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Thurs. Advanced Finnish - Haataja
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly on Thursdays from March 26–May 21\, 2026. \n\nAn advanced-level Finnish course taught by Daniel Haataja\, starting Kesäkirja by Tove Jansson. This class will read the book in one term and discuss the material in Finnish. Required materials: Kesäkirja by Tove Jansson. 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. This class meets virtually. Advanced Finnish classes are suitable for students who have completed all levels of Suomen mestari or otherwise feel comfortable reading Finnish literature.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/thurs-advanced-finnish-haataja/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES: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:20260327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T113000
DTSTAMP:20260316T175318Z
CREATED:20251218T185631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T175318Z
UID:10007140-1774605600-1774611000@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Fri. Swedish Literature - Haaland
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly on Thursdays from March 27–May 22\, 2026. \n\nAn advanced II level Swedish literature course taught by Ingela Haaland\, starting the Brinn mig en sol by Christoffer Carlsson. This class will read around 40 pages per week and finish the book in 1 term. Required materials: Brinn mig en sol by Christoffer Carlsson. This class meets virtually.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/fri-swedish-literature-haaland/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language Learning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://asimn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/449266daa48ebe5c56d258ed23b41388-1WRSMa-scaled.avif
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T113000
DTSTAMP:20260227T173253Z
CREATED:20251222T152652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T173253Z
UID:10007141-1774605600-1774611000@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Fri. Intermediate II Swedish - Stopka
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly on Fridays from March 27–May 22\, 2026. \n\nAn intermediate II level Swedish course taught by Liz Stopka continuing in chapter 13 of Rivstart B1/B2. Required materials: Rivstart B1/B2 textbok and övningsbok (workbook). This class meets virtually. Intermediate II classes cover the B2 level\, the second half of Rivstart B1/B2. Each nine-week term typically covers two-three chapters of the textbook\, so it takes around three terms to finish one level.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/fri-intermediate-ii-swedish-stopka/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language Learning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://asimn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/1.15.26-Thurs-Int-I-Swedish-Edberg-Caldwell-scaled-1.avif
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T113000
DTSTAMP:20251229T172148Z
CREATED:20251222T152652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T172148Z
UID:10007142-1774692000-1774697400@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Sat. Swedish Literature - Stopka
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly on Thursdays from March 28–May 23\, 2026. \n\nA Swedish literature course taught by Liz Stopka continuing to read Happy Sally by Sara Stridsberg\, started in winter term. This class will read 10-12 pages per week and discuss the material in Swedish. Required materials: Happy Sally av Sara Stridsberg. This class meets virtually.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/sat-swedish-literature-stopka/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language Learning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://asimn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/449266daa48ebe5c56d258ed23b41388-1WRSMa-scaled.avif
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T113000
DTSTAMP:20260717T204751Z
CREATED:20260420T193655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T204751Z
UID:10008236-1777026600-1777030200@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven
DESCRIPTION:This group will meet monthly over the summer on the 2nd Friday of the month. June 12\, July 10\, August 14. \n\nUse 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 if you wish and enjoy a morning of conversation på svenska. This group meets the second and fourth Fridays of the month from 10:30-11:30 am. On 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. Free; no RSVP required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/swedish-conversation-group-tala-svenska-med-sven-2-2/2026-04-24/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language Learning
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T113000
DTSTAMP:20260717T204751Z
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SUMMARY:Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven
DESCRIPTION:This group will meet monthly over the summer on the 2nd Friday of the month. June 12\, July 10\, August 14. \n\nUse 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 if you wish and enjoy a morning of conversation på svenska. This group meets the second and fourth Fridays of the month from 10:30-11:30 am. On 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. Free; no RSVP required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/swedish-conversation-group-tala-svenska-med-sven-2-2/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260522T113000
DTSTAMP:20260717T204751Z
CREATED:20260420T193655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T204751Z
UID:10008232-1779445800-1779449400@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven
DESCRIPTION:This group will meet monthly over the summer on the 2nd Friday of the month. June 12\, July 10\, August 14. \n\nUse 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 if you wish and enjoy a morning of conversation på svenska. This group meets the second and fourth Fridays of the month from 10:30-11:30 am. On 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. Free; no RSVP required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/swedish-conversation-group-tala-svenska-med-sven-2-2/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T144810Z
CREATED:20260407T171054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T144810Z
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SUMMARY:Beginning Swedish ABC\, 123! with Jean Hanslin
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly on Mondays from June 1–15\, 2026. \n\nSet off on your Swedish adventure with this fun class taught by Jean Hanslin—expect lots of interaction and smiles! Over three weeks\, the class will focus on letters\, numbers\, and greetings in dialogues\, songs\, and poems. This class is suitable for new beginners to Swedish (Beginning I level) of all ages\, from 10 to 100. \nAdditional information: \n\nThe course fee includes the Kort Kurs 1 course packet fee ($15) required for class.\nThe Kort Kurs 1 course packet will be emailed to participants one week before class starts.\nAdvanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/beginning-swedish-abc-123-with-jean-hanslin/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T144827Z
CREATED:20260407T171054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T144827Z
UID:10008059-1780338600-1780344000@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Sommarpratare: Swedish Conversation with Jean Hanslin
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly on Mondays from June 1–15\, 2026. \n\nKeep up with your svenska this summer! This class\, taught by Jean Hanslin\, is suitable for students at a high-intermediate or higher level of Swedish (i.e.\, you must be able to hold a conversation in Swedish). In this class\, students will hone their speaking skills through conversations focusing on questions and answers from simple to complex. Häng med!  Advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/sommarpratare-swedish-conversation-with-jean-hanslin/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T194500
DTSTAMP:20260420T143338Z
CREATED:20260407T171057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T143338Z
UID:10008061-1780424100-1780429500@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Sweden and Swedish for Travelers with Gregg White
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 2-11\, 2026. \n\nTraveling to Sweden soon or just thinking about it? Want to know the essential phrases to use with your friends and relatives? Have some questions about what to see and where to go once you get there? This language and travel course\, taught by Gregg White\, will get the traveler to Sweden off to the right start. If you are not ready to commit to a full language course but want a brief introduction to Swedish and the lovely country where it is spoken\, then this course is for you. \nAdditional information:  \n\nOptional text: Swedish Dictionary & Phrasebook by Julie Hansen & Dick Nilsson.\nAlso useful would be a map of Sweden\, any travel books you plan on using\, and your itinerary.\nThis class meets twice a week (Tuesday/Thursday) for two weeks.\nAdvanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/sweden-and-swedish-for-travelers-with-gregg-white/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T134326Z
CREATED:20260407T171058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T134326Z
UID:10008062-1780480800-1780486200@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Start Reading Simple Tales in Swedish with Jean Hanslin
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly on Tuesdays from June 3–17\, 2026. \n\nReading is a great way to improve your vocabulary\, and in this class\, you will read short\, familiar stories på svenska! Over three weeks\, students will read and discuss short stories such as Guldlock (Goldilocks)\, comparing them to the English versions. \nAdditional information: \n\nThis class is taught by Jean Hanslin and is suitable for students who have been studying Swedish for at least three terms.\nMaterials provided by the instructor.\nAdvanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/start-reading-simple-tales-in-swedish-with-jean-hanslin/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T134326Z
CREATED:20260407T171254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T134326Z
UID:10008063-1780488000-1780493400@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Swedish Grammar: Verb verb verb! with Jean Hanslin
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly on Wednesdays from June 3–17\, 2026. \n\nRefresh or enhance your knowledge of Swedish verbs in this class taught by Jean Hanslin. Dive deep into this part of speech\, from basic identification to conjugation forms and word order in this three-week class. Students will compare Swedish and English verb use to see the challenges and importance. \nAdditional information: \n\nThis class is suitable for students who have completed at least three terms of Swedish study before joining.\nThe course fee includes the Kort Kurs 2 course packet fee ($15) required for class.\nThe Kort Kurs 2 course packet will be emailed to participants one week before class starts.\nAdvanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/swedish-grammar-verb-verb-verb-with-jean-hanslin/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T180000
DTSTAMP:20260512T202556Z
CREATED:20260407T171255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T202556Z
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SUMMARY:Sommarhistorietter with Gregg White
DESCRIPTION:This class meets weekly on Thursdays from June 4–25\, 2026. \n\nThis four-week class\, taught by Gregg White\, is intended for students who already have a good grasp of Swedish and wish to apply their knowledge to reading some classics of Swedish literature. Both Swedish and English will be spoken. Course materials provided by the instructor. Weekly advanced registration required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/sommarhistorietter-with-gregg-white/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Language & Culture,Language Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T113000
DTSTAMP:20260717T204751Z
CREATED:20260420T193655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T204751Z
UID:10008233-1781260200-1781263800@asimn.org
SUMMARY:Swedish Conversation Group: Tala SVENska med Sven
DESCRIPTION:This group will meet monthly over the summer on the 2nd Friday of the month. June 12\, July 10\, August 14. \n\nUse 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 if you wish and enjoy a morning of conversation på svenska. This group meets the second and fourth Fridays of the month from 10:30-11:30 am. On 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. Free; no RSVP required.
URL:https://asimn.org/events-calendar/swedish-conversation-group-tala-svenska-med-sven-2-2/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:American Swedish Institute
CATEGORIES:Language Learning
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