I thought I would write a quick post to link up useful websites and share other information I've used to help advance my Swedish language skills. This will be an evolving post; I'll add more as I come by it.
I first started learning Swedish in 2005 when I had my first relationship with a Swede. He taught me little phrases here and there, and eventually I bought the Teach Yourself books & CDs package (see #4 on the list below). Teach Yourself was MUCH cheaper than Rosetta Stone, and seemed just as comprehensive (but a casual disclaimer that I have never tried Rosetta Stone).
When I broke up with the first Swede and wanted to continue learning, I started using LiveMocha.com which was really good for basic learning (see #5 on the list below). But then I began to want a real penpal to have natural conversation with. I plugged a name into Facebook, pulled up a list, sent a message to someone who showed up on the list, and 5.5 years later we are engaged!*
*These results are not common...but this is, of course, an entirely true story! ;D
In any event, over the years (especially the last 2) I have really focused on my language skills, and these are some useful websites and tips about learning Swedish that I have used in obtaining fluency. Please feel free to comment if you have other suggestions!
I first started learning Swedish in 2005 when I had my first relationship with a Swede. He taught me little phrases here and there, and eventually I bought the Teach Yourself books & CDs package (see #4 on the list below). Teach Yourself was MUCH cheaper than Rosetta Stone, and seemed just as comprehensive (but a casual disclaimer that I have never tried Rosetta Stone).
When I broke up with the first Swede and wanted to continue learning, I started using LiveMocha.com which was really good for basic learning (see #5 on the list below). But then I began to want a real penpal to have natural conversation with. I plugged a name into Facebook, pulled up a list, sent a message to someone who showed up on the list, and 5.5 years later we are engaged!*
*These results are not common...but this is, of course, an entirely true story! ;D
In any event, over the years (especially the last 2) I have really focused on my language skills, and these are some useful websites and tips about learning Swedish that I have used in obtaining fluency. Please feel free to comment if you have other suggestions!
