| Brief Description: | Swedish is he native language of Sweden, the home of Ingmar Bergman, August Strindberg, and, of course, ABBA and Pippi Longstocking. This popular introduction features ten lessons ideal for both classroom use and self-study. Each chapter includes dialogues, basic vocabulary, and easy-to-follow discussions of grammar. The book also comes with exercises, important cultural information, and a brief comparison of Swedish and English. The audio CDs, which feature the book's dialogues and vocabulary sections as spoken by native speakers, complete this excellent introduction to the language.
Scott A. Mellor is a lecturer in Swedish and Scandinavian history, literature, and linguistics at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, where he earned his Ph.D. in Scandinavian Studies. He has taught courses in the Swedish language for over fifteen years. |
