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Why do Swedes switch to English?
As Sweden aims to internationalise its higher education sector and attract more foreign talent, one of its advantages is the country’s high English proficiency. For the fourth time in the past eight years, Sweden ranks number one on the 2018 EF English Proficiency Index .
Is Stockholm English friendly?
Finding people in Stockholm who speak English may be pretty easy, but there are still a number of daily tasks where a lack of information in English makes life difficult for non-Swedes trying to start a life in the Swedish capital. Swedes are good at English. Some of the best, in fact.
Can I live in Sweden speaking English?
Yes it’s possible, but whether you’d want to is another story! While most swedes speak excellent English, Swedish is still their main language and learning the language makes socialising (and working) far easier.
How many Swedish people are fluent in English?
A very high proportion of the Swedish population (close to 90\%) can speak English very fluently, and you will have no problems conversing with people in English in Stockholm or anywhere else in Sweden.
What should you not wear in Sweden?
Avoid wearing loud and glitzy clothes in favor of smart casual dress in muted or dark colors. Natural fabrics such as cotton, wool and linen are more popular in Sweden than synthetic textiles.
Do people speak English in Sweden?
Humiliating as it is to admit, Swedes often speak better English than Americans. Originally Answered: Do people speak English in Sweden? They speak almost perfect English with a beautiful sinusoidal accent (yes, goes up and down like a sine wave) that is difficult to imitate if you don’t speak Swedish.
Is it rude to call a Beer watered down in Sweden?
No matter where you are, it’s rude and obnoxious to talk about how anything is much better in your country, and in Sweden, definitely don’t insult the beer. Swedish beer tends to be much lighter, but avoid calling it watered-down. Swedish people happen to like it and if you don’t, order something else.
Is it rude to be in front of someone in Sweden?
Whenever you have to stand in line, never shove to the front. Although it’s considered rude in most places, in Sweden it is especially shocking. The Swedes value patience, politeness, and waiting your turn, so take a number or your place at the back of the line.
What is it like to teach English in Sweden?
Swedish school children get a lot of English lessons during their time at school (English is one of the core subjects) and the state has finally insisted that Swedish teachers of English have at least two semesters of English at university.