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==Related Lessons== | |||
* [[Language/Swedish/Vocabulary/How-to-talk-about-a-person's-appearance-or-personality|How to talk about a person's appearance or personality]] | |||
* [[Language/Swedish/Vocabulary/Means-of-transportation|Means of transportation]] | |||
* [[Language/Swedish/Vocabulary/Job-applications-and-interviews|Job applications and interviews]] | |||
* [[Language/Swedish/Vocabulary/Giving-directions|Giving directions]] | |||
* [[Language/Swedish/Vocabulary/Vegetables|Vegetables]] | |||
* [[Language/Swedish/Vocabulary/Geography|Geography]] | |||
* [[Language/Swedish/Vocabulary/Dinner-Table|Dinner Table]] | |||
* [[Language/Swedish/Vocabulary/Going-to-a-restaurant|Going to a restaurant]] | |||
* [[Language/Swedish/Vocabulary/House|House]] | |||
* [[Language/Swedish/Vocabulary/Seasons|Seasons]] | |||
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Revision as of 12:59, 12 March 2023
In this lesson, you will learn Swedish vocabulary to use in the workplace, including business meetings and presentations. As a Swedish language teacher with 20 years of experience, I will also provide some cultural information and interesting facts about Swedish workplaces.
Swedish workplace culture
Swedish companies have a reputation for being egalitarian and collaborative. It's common for even high-ranking executives to sit in open-plan offices with lower-level employees. Sweden has a strong tradition of unions, and most employees are members of a union. Unions negotiate salaries and working conditions with employers on behalf of their members.
It's also common for Swedes to have a "fika" at work, which is a social coffee break where colleagues gather to chat and have a snack. This is usually an informal gathering and is viewed as a necessary part of creating a positive work atmosphere.
Swedish vocabulary for the workplace
Here are some common Swedish phrases and words you may encounter in the workplace:
Resume and job application vocabulary
| Swedish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| CV | "svee" | resume |
| meritförteckning | "meh-rit-fuhrt-eck-ning" | curriculum vitae |
| ansöka om jobb | "ahn-ser-kah ohm yobb" | apply for a job |
| anställningsintervju | "ahn-stehl-ning-eens-tehr-vyou" | job interview |
Business meetings vocabulary
| Swedish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| möte | "moo-teh" | meeting |
| dagordning | "dahg-oor-dning" | agenda |
| punkt | "pookt" | point |
| beslut | "bess-loot" | decision |
| protokoll | "proh-tuh-koll" | minutes (of a meeting) |
Presentation vocabulary
| Swedish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| presentation | "preh-sen-tah-tsee-ohn" | presentation |
| bildspel | "beeld-spehl" | slideshow |
| talare | "tah-lah-reh" | speaker |
| sammanfattning | "sahm-mahn-faht-ning" | summary |
| frågor | "froh-gohr" | questions |
Tips for using Swedish in the workplace
Here are some tips for using Swedish effectively in a workplace setting:
- Be clear and concise in your communication.
- Keep in mind that Swedes tend to be more reserved in a professional setting, so avoid being too informal.
- Listen actively to your colleagues and ask for clarification if needed.
- Practice your pronunciation to ensure that your Swedish is easily understood.
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