When it comes to language, my first language is English, my second language is Afrikaans (African Dutch) and my third language is Swedish. This means I can understand spoken Dutch, Flemish, and Norwegian – if spoken slowly. But Danish is… Read More ›
There are some mistakes that Swedish-speakers commonly make when writing or speaking English. Look at the following ten sentences and try to fix the Swenglish mistakes. 1. I always have a funny time at parties. 2. When are you… Read More ›
When I came to Sweden, I was told that one of the most important things I could learn to help me adapt to life in Sweden is ‘tvättstugalagen'(the law of the laundry room). In a big city like Stockholm, space… Read More ›
I am a South African living on the shores of a huge inland sea in Sweden. After 20 years I still find snow and ice absolutely and utterly fascinating and enchanting. I love watching the sea freeze over and people… Read More ›
It was -16°C yesterday with heavy snow, but life went on as normal. Postal deliveries have to be made unless it is below -28°C… …and building work continues as normal even though you can barely see the cranes through the… Read More ›
It’s been snowing in Stockholm for weeks now but yesterday the snow was quite heavy.
