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<div class="pg_page_title">Swedish Vocabulary - Education</div>
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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/swedish Swedish] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, you will learn the most important Swedish words related to education. Knowing these words will help you understand and participate in conversations about education. __TOC__


Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/swedish Swedish] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will focus on education vocabulary in Swedish. Education is fundamental to the development of individuals and societies, and it is essential to know some basic vocabulary to be able to communicate effectively in a Swedish setting. We will also provide some cultural information and interesting facts about education in Sweden.
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<span link>Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: [[Language/Swedish/Vocabulary/Fruits|Fruits]] & [[Language/Swedish/Vocabulary/Greeting-people|Greeting people]].</span>
== Basics ==
== Basics ==
Let's start with some basic words and phrases related to education:
{| class="wikitable"
! Swedish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| utbildning || /ˈʉːtˌbɪldˌnɪŋ/ || education
|-
| skola || /ˈskuːla/ || school
|-
| klassrum || /ˈklasːrʉm/ || classroom
|-
| lärare || /ˈlɛːrarɛ/ || teacher
|-
| student || /ˈstʉːdɛnt/ || student
|}
When talking about education in Sweden, it is worth noting that education is free for all citizens, from preschool to university level. The educational system is also heavily subsidized by the government, which makes it more accessible to everyone, regardless of social or economic background.
== Preschool ==
Preschool, or förskola, is a type of education that is available in Sweden for children aged 1-5 years old. Here are some common words and phrases related to preschool:
{| class="wikitable"
! Swedish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| förskola || /fœrˌskɔːla/ || preschool
|-
| avdelning || /avdɛlˈnɪŋ/ || department
|-
| leksak || /ˈlɛksak/ || toy
|-
| fröken || /ˈfrøːkɛn/ || teacher (refers to female teacher)
|}
== Primary and Secondary Education ==
Primary and secondary education in Sweden is compulsory and lasts for 9 years. Here are some words and phrases related to primary and secondary education:


=== School ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Swedish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| grundskola || /grʉndˌskuːla/ || primary and secondary school
|-
| elev || /ˈɛlɛv/ || pupil
|-
| schema || /ˈɧɛma/ || schedule
|-
| lektion || /lɛkˈɧuːn/ || lesson
|-
| betyg || /ˈbeːtʏg/ || grade/report card
|}


* ''skola'' [ˈskuːla] - school
Swedish students typically receive grades on a scale from A to F, with A being the highest grade and F being a failing grade.
* ''universitet'' [ʉnɪvɛrsɪˈteːt] - university
* ''lärare'' [ˈlɛːrarɛ] - teacher
* ''student'' [stjuːdɛnt] - student
* ''klassrum'' [ˈklɑːsrɵm] - classroom
* ''bibliotek'' [bɪblɪˈuːtɛk] - library


=== Subjects ===
== Higher Education ==


* ''matematik'' [mɑːtɛmɑːˈtiːk] - mathematics
Higher education in Sweden is divided into two categories: university and högskola. University is research-focused and offers courses and programs in a wide range of fields, while högskola focuses more on practical and vocational training. Here are some words and phrases related to higher education:
* ''fysik'' [ˈfyːsɪk] - physics
* ''kemi'' [ˈkɛmɪ] - chemistry
* ''biologi'' [bɪɔˈluːjɪ] - biology
* ''historia'' [hɪstuːˈriːɑ] - history
* ''geografi'' [jɛɔgrɑːˈfiː] - geography


=== Other ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Swedish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| universitet || /ʉnɪvɛrˈsiːtɛt/ || university
|-
| högskola || /ˈhøːɡskuːla/ || university college
|-
| kurs || /kɵrs/ || course
|-
| examen || /ɛksaˈmɛn/ || degree
|-
| forskning || /fɔrˈɧʊnːɪŋ/ || research
|}


* ''examen'' [ɛksɑːˈmeːn] - exam
== Dialogue ==
* ''uppgift'' [ˈɵpːjɪft] - assignment
To help you understand these words and phrases better, here is a dialogue between two students:
* ''läxa'' [ˈlɛːksa] - homework
 
* ''skolavslutning'' [skuːlɑːvslɵtːnɪŋ] - graduation
* Student 1: Kan du hjälpa mig med schemat? (/kan du helːpa mej mɛd ˈɧɛːmat/ - Can you help me with the schedule?)
* ''diplom'' [dɪpluːm] - diploma
* Student 2: Ja, så klart! Vilket ämne vill du ha lektion i nu? (/ja, så kɔrt! ˈvɪlkɛt ˈɛmnɛ vill du ha lɛkˈɧuːn iː nu/ - Yes, of course! Which subject do you want to have a lesson in now?)
* ''skolpoäng'' [skuːlpɔɛŋ] - grade
* Student 1: Matematik. (/matɛmaˈtiːk/ - Mathematics.)
* Student 2: Du är verkligen en duktig elev! (/dʉ ɛr vɛrˈklɪgɛn en dʉktɪɡ ˈɛlɛv/ - You are really a good student!)
 
== Culture corner ==
Education is highly valued in Sweden, and the country has one of the highest literacy rates in the world. Swedes also have a strong sense of equality, and education is seen as a way to level the playing field and create more opportunities for everyone. In Sweden, it is common for teachers to address students by their first names, and there is a culture of openness and discussion in the classroom.


== Practice ==
== Practice ==
To improve your [[Language/Swedish|Swedish]] [[Language/Swedish/Vocabulary|Vocabulary]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=122 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/swedish/question questions]!
To improve your [[Language/Swedish|Swedish]] [[Language/Swedish/Vocabulary|Vocabulary]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=122 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/swedish/question questions]!
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==Sources==
* [https://blogs.transparent.com/swedish/school-in-sweden-vocabulary-list/ School in Sweden Vocabulary List | Swedish Language Blog]
* [https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/Swedish Swedish - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com]
* [https://blogs.transparent.com/swedish/education-vocabulary-in-swedish/ Education Vocabulary in Swedish | Swedish Language Blog]


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<hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
<hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Swedish/Vocabulary/Nature|Nature]]
* [[Language/Swedish/Vocabulary/Seasons|Seasons]]
* [[Language/Swedish/Vocabulary/At-the-Post-Office|At the Post Office]]
* [[Language/Swedish/Vocabulary/Count-from-1-to-10|Count from 1 to 10]]
* [[Language/Swedish/Vocabulary/At-Home|At Home]]
* [[Language/Swedish/Vocabulary/Transportation|Transportation]]
* [[Language/Swedish/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]]
* [[Language/Swedish/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week|Days of the Week]]
* [[Language/Swedish/Vocabulary/Asking-Directions|Asking Directions]]
* [[Language/Swedish/Vocabulary/Problems-in-Swedish|Problems in Swedish]]


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Swedish Vocabulary - Education

Hi Swedish learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on education vocabulary in Swedish. Education is fundamental to the development of individuals and societies, and it is essential to know some basic vocabulary to be able to communicate effectively in a Swedish setting. We will also provide some cultural information and interesting facts about education in Sweden.


Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: Fruits & Greeting people.

Basics[edit | edit source]

Let's start with some basic words and phrases related to education:

Swedish Pronunciation English
utbildning /ˈʉːtˌbɪldˌnɪŋ/ education
skola /ˈskuːla/ school
klassrum /ˈklasːrʉm/ classroom
lärare /ˈlɛːrarɛ/ teacher
student /ˈstʉːdɛnt/ student

When talking about education in Sweden, it is worth noting that education is free for all citizens, from preschool to university level. The educational system is also heavily subsidized by the government, which makes it more accessible to everyone, regardless of social or economic background.

Preschool[edit | edit source]

Preschool, or förskola, is a type of education that is available in Sweden for children aged 1-5 years old. Here are some common words and phrases related to preschool:

Swedish Pronunciation English
förskola /fœrˌskɔːla/ preschool
avdelning /avdɛlˈnɪŋ/ department
leksak /ˈlɛksak/ toy
fröken /ˈfrøːkɛn/ teacher (refers to female teacher)

Primary and Secondary Education[edit | edit source]

Primary and secondary education in Sweden is compulsory and lasts for 9 years. Here are some words and phrases related to primary and secondary education:

Swedish Pronunciation English
grundskola /grʉndˌskuːla/ primary and secondary school
elev /ˈɛlɛv/ pupil
schema /ˈɧɛma/ schedule
lektion /lɛkˈɧuːn/ lesson
betyg /ˈbeːtʏg/ grade/report card

Swedish students typically receive grades on a scale from A to F, with A being the highest grade and F being a failing grade.

Higher Education[edit | edit source]

Higher education in Sweden is divided into two categories: university and högskola. University is research-focused and offers courses and programs in a wide range of fields, while högskola focuses more on practical and vocational training. Here are some words and phrases related to higher education:

Swedish Pronunciation English
universitet /ʉnɪvɛrˈsiːtɛt/ university
högskola /ˈhøːɡskuːla/ university college
kurs /kɵrs/ course
examen /ɛksaˈmɛn/ degree
forskning /fɔrˈɧʊnːɪŋ/ research

Dialogue[edit | edit source]

To help you understand these words and phrases better, here is a dialogue between two students:

  • Student 1: Kan du hjälpa mig med schemat? (/kan du helːpa mej mɛd ˈɧɛːmat/ - Can you help me with the schedule?)
  • Student 2: Ja, så klart! Vilket ämne vill du ha lektion i nu? (/ja, så kɔrt! ˈvɪlkɛt ˈɛmnɛ vill du ha lɛkˈɧuːn iː nu/ - Yes, of course! Which subject do you want to have a lesson in now?)
  • Student 1: Matematik. (/matɛmaˈtiːk/ - Mathematics.)
  • Student 2: Du är verkligen en duktig elev! (/dʉ ɛr vɛrˈklɪgɛn en dʉktɪɡ ˈɛlɛv/ - You are really a good student!)

Culture corner[edit | edit source]

Education is highly valued in Sweden, and the country has one of the highest literacy rates in the world. Swedes also have a strong sense of equality, and education is seen as a way to level the playing field and create more opportunities for everyone. In Sweden, it is common for teachers to address students by their first names, and there is a culture of openness and discussion in the classroom.

Practice[edit | edit source]

To improve your Swedish Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

Sources[edit | edit source]

➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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