It's well known that Sweden's parent language Old Norse had an influence on English thanks to those pesky raiding Vikings, but did you know that Swedish itself has also left its mark on the tongue? Here are 10 words English borrowed from Swedish, and what they really mean.
Recently chosen as the best bookstore in the world by the London Book Fair, The English Bookshop in Uppsala knows a thing or two about the written word. The Local asked owner Jan Smedh to hand-pick ten must-read titles for the summer.
The number of schools teaching in English alongside Swedish has increased in Sweden, with a surge in students studying at the International English Schools (IES) over the last 10 years.
Sweden's rural affairs minister has been criticized in Swedish media for racking up bills of hundreds of thousands of kronor to pay for language help in order to improve his English skills.
Scandinavians are among the world's best non-native English speakers according to a global ranking, but have found themselves bested by the Dutch for the second year running.
Swedish organizations can no longer afford to place English-speaking candidates outside the recruitment process, argues Hays Sweden managing director Johan Alsén.
A new digital doctor service offering appointments in English and Arabic hopes to provide healthcare fit for modern Sweden, its founder has told The Local.
Swedes have been told to avoid using English grammar when writing in Swedish, with the growing use of English plural forms creating a language headache.
Swedes are generally confident in their own English abilities, a new survey has shown, although one expert has questioned whether this belief is misplaced.
Swedish people are the third best in the world at speaking English as a second language, a major fall from grace after two years in top spot, a major report released this week concluded.
Swedish ninth graders get better marks in English than in Swedish, with experts explaining that English is increasingly accessible for the students, who find the subject more applicable than ever before.
Swedish people rated their own proficiency in English higher than any other member states of the EU besides Malta, according to new data released on European Language Day on Thursday.
The Local's <b>Oliver Gee</b> reflects on the small-time manners of Swedes, and ponders why Swedish people don't seem to know how to be "polite in passing".
With Easter just around the corner, contributor Judi Lembke looks at how a different breed of churches in Sweden is helping English-speaking foreigners find a sense of community in their adopted homes.
The Local chats with British comedian Paul B. Edwards about Swedish humour, the problems with anti-comedy, and the launch of his new English-language comedy show in Gothenburg.
While Swedes boast some of the best English language skills in the world, they are not immune to making a fair number of mistakes. The Local examines where Swedes slip up in English, and why.
The English Volunteering Project became a reality on Thursday, with the creators opening the doors to English speakers across Sweden who want to give back to the community.
Swedes have the highest proficiency in English as a second language in the world, according to a new study which tested nearly 2 million people in 54 countries.
A new improv comedy show in Stockholm pokes fun at the cultural differences foreigners often encounter while living in Sweden. The Local catches up with American actor Josh Lenn, one of the show's creators, to find out more.
"Swenglish" is a bi-lingual language phenomenon unique to the nearly 10 million Swedes roaming the planet. But what exactly is it and why is it so funny? The Local's <b>Oliver Gee</b> finds out more.
With the 2012 installment of Almedalen having come and gone, correspondent and commentator <b>David Linden</b> reflects on what makes the event so Swedish and why having more in English might not be such a bad thing.
