av LYS editorial team | 2024, nov, tor | Driving in Sweden, Make Sweden your Home
The long-awaited day is finally here after months of preparation and expensive driving lessons. It’s the day for your practical exam. Now, finally, you will be able to show the examiner everything you can do on the road. You are ready. But wait. The weather...
av LYS editorial team | 2024, nov, ons | Driving in Sweden, Make Sweden your Home
Keep track of these false friends related to driving in Sweden A false friend is a word that looks so familiar in your new language, that you assume you know what it means, although it doesn’t. Keep track of these Swedish words to avoid confusion and...
av LYS editorial team | 2024, nov, ons | Driving in Sweden, Make Sweden your Home
Are you new to Sweden or planning to move here, and are you considering getting yourself a car? Although car ownership may look similar in many parts of the world, there are a few things you should know before leaping: Is our driver’s license valid in Sweden? First of...
av Sofi Tegsveden Deveaux | 2024, mar, sön | Make Sweden your Home, Swedish for Parents
In my work, I meet plenty of parents originating from all over the world and who find themselves raising a family in Sweden. Some plan to stay for good, whereas others are here on short-term work contracts or have other reasons for not staying in Sweden for more than...
av LYS editorial team | 2024, mar, tor | Make Sweden your Home, Swedish for Parents
If you have ever experienced Christmas in Sweden, you are familiar with the phenomenon of pretty much the whole population celebrating in the same way. The same buffets of meat and fish are served, the same types of cookies are eaten, and the same Disney clips are...
av Sofi Tegsveden Deveaux | 2024, mar, mån | English News, Make Sweden your Home, Swedish for Parents
A false friend is a word that looks identical or similar to a word in another language, tricking the learner to believe they understand the meaning of this word. Listed below are ten Swedish words, related to children and family life, that may cause some confusion for...
