Cultural Integration and Language Support
Support to help individuals adapt culturally and develop language skills for smoother social and professional integration
Duration
3 Months
Level
Beginner to Advanced
Format
Online
Projects
–
Curriculum
15+ Modules • Practical Insights
1. Introduction to Life in Sweden
- What cultural integration means in Sweden
- Expectations for international talent
- Everyday life basics
- Understanding social norms (samhällsnormer)
- Importance of independence and responsibility
2. Swedish Values and Social Behaviour
- Equality and fairness (jämlikhet)
- Respect for personal space
- Punctuality and planning
- Modesty and balance (lagom)
- Trust in society (tillit)
3. Communication Style in Sweden
- Direct and clear communication
- Saying opinions in a calm way
- Silence and listening in conversations
- Giving and receiving feedback (feedback)
- Written vs spoken communication
4. Swedish Language Basics for Daily Life
- Why learning Swedish matters
- Basic phrases for daily use
- Polite language and tone
- Formal vs informal speech (formell och informell svenska)
- Pronunciation awareness
5. Swedish at Work
- Workplace language expectations
- Meetings and discussions (möten)
- Emails and written communication
- Understanding instructions and tasks
- Asking questions the right way
6. Workplace Culture and Team Dynamics
Flat hierarchy at work (platt organisation)
Team responsibility and ownership
Decision making through discussion (konsensus)
Manager employee relationship (chef)
- Work life balance (arbetslivsbalans)
7. Cultural Differences and Common Misunderstandings
- Common culture shocks
- Interpreting indirect signals
- Handling disagreement respectfully
- Social boundaries at work
- Avoiding assumptions
8. Networking and Social Integration
- Building relationships slowly
- Professional networking in Sweden (nätverk)
- Small talk expectations
- Social activities after work (afterwork)
- Maintaining professional distance
9. Public Systems and Everyday Interaction
- Dealing with authorities (myndigheter)
- Using public services
- Healthcare basics (vårdcentral)
- School and childcare awareness (förskola)
- Digital services and BankID
10. Language Learning Pathways
- Formal Swedish courses like SFI (Svenska för invandrare)
- Self study methods
- Practising Swedish in real situations
- Language cafes and meetups (språkcafé)
- Setting realistic language goals
11. Rights Responsibilities and Social Rules
- Basic rights in Sweden
- Personal responsibility in society
- Rules in housing and public spaces (ordningsregler)
- Recycling and environment awareness (återvinning)
- Respecting queues and systems
12. Mental Wellbeing and Adjustment
- Emotional adjustment and loneliness
- Dealing with dark winters
- Asking for help when needed
- Support systems and counselling (stöd)
- Building routines and stability
13. Family Life and Social Etiquette
- Parenting norms and expectations
- School communication style
- Gender roles in families
- Invitations and social plans
- Respecting privacy at home
14. Conflict Handling and Problem Solving
- Handling conflicts calmly
- Direct discussion over escalation
- Workplace conflict basics
- Knowing when to involve HR (HR)
- Maintaining professionalism
15. Long Term Integration and Belonging
- Feeling part of Swedish society
- Combining your identity with local culture
- Long term career and life planning
- Giving back to the community (föreningsliv)
- Building a stable life in Sweden
