Each week our class attends a session called ‘Språkcafe’ where the intent is for students to have a chance to speak Swedish outside of class, and the context of proper grammar and personal letters.
That is what’s important to most of us trying to learn the language right? To SPEAK and do it with confidence.
I decided to join the singing group as I felt it would put less pressure to try to come up with sentences and it would help with the pronunciation of words. Also it’s fun! I felt it would be more effective than sitting in a group that’s struggling to keep a conversation flowing, or what often happens is spectating two colleagues debate and banter. So now I want to make an effort to learn some Swedish songs and also the lyrics! Perhaps even a casual singing meet up group in the future…
So if you feel you are struggling with the speaking part, and your own confidence, perhaps a singing session will put a little more fun into learning and speaking!
The nice thing is that Swedish singers can sing slowly and a lot clearer than when they speak.
T. ex
Jocie with a side of Swede 