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Swedish for Parents

Language for life with a young family in Sweden

Author: Sarah Campbell

Illustrated by: Cibele Guimaraes

Language: English

Publication date: February 2019

A handbook for international parents in Sweden, offering guidance in language, culture and practicalities. Featuring 500 keywords as well as untranslatable concepts and authentic text material and dialogues, it guides you through the first few years with your new family member. Healthcare, pre-school, networking opportunities, children’s parties, and traditions are all presented both culturally and linguistically, and complemented with shared stories from others in your situation, including the stand-up comedian Al Pitcher.

The book features illustrated guides by Cibele Guimarães.

Handbok i välkomnande svenska

Prata med dina utländska kollegor

Author: Sofi Tegsveden Deveaux

Illustrated by: Lotta Sundin

Language: Swedish

Publication date: October 2018

This is the book for your Swedish colleagues or friends that are helping you to use Swedish. It gives practical and applicable advice on how to adapt language and communication style to accommodate for Swedish learners in the workplace and beyond.

Six weeks’ holiday

True stories about the myths and realities of working in Sweden

Editor: Sofi Tegsveden Deveaux

Language: English

Publication date: October 2018

Behind every relocation there’s a story to tell. Expectations meets reality, disappointment is couple with relief, and values take shape as practice. Through the prism of the new culture, you also discover a new identity, that is more a result of the context than initially expected.

Kroppen på svenska

Illustrerad lärobok i anatomi för utländsk vårdpersonal

Author: Emil Molander

Language: Swedish, with an English introductio

Publication date: May 2018

A combined reference and exercise book including 350 nouns for body parts and organs, illustrated in colour. A must for international healthcare professionals, for example medical doctors, nurses, midwives and physiotherapists. A detailed and comprehensive introduction suitable for beginners as well as advanced learners.

Working in Sweden

The A-Z Guide

Authors:: Anne Pihl & Sofi Tegsveden Deveaux

Language: English

Publication date: May 2018

Working in Sweden – The A–Z Guide is a fun and informative introduction to Swedish work culture, in english. The book gives you the necessary cultural background to become part of your team before – or at the same time as – they learn to speak Swedish.

This is a perfect introductory gift to newly employed co-workers from abroad, as it answer many questions whose answer Swedish employers tend to take for granted.

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