25 Dec 2024
Swedish Culture
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Learning Swedish: Public or Private?

You pratar lite svenska, you wear skinny jeans and drink coffee from 7-Eleven. Why do you still feel like the protagonist in Where’s Wally? YLC’s Kirsten Smart has one answer on how to get into the beanie-covered heads of the Swedes.  Mikko Nikkinen/imagebank.sweden.se So you’ve decided to learn Swedish. Hurra! The next step is deciding […]

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YLC Guide: Swedish November Traditions

Just because it’s too early to crack open the glögg, doesn’t mean the month of November is devoid of celebration!

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Expat Support: Fika with Mumm

It’s a noun, it’s a verb and it’s synonymous with a great many things. That’s right, we’re talking about fika! Want to join?

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YLC Guide: Five Swedish October Traditions

Put the thermal underwear down and drop that copy of Deepak Chopra because it’s not hibernation time just yet!

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YLC Top Five: Stockholm’s Scrumptious Buns

YLC took on the arduous task of tasting countless cinnamon buns – just for YOU!

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What’s On and Where to Go: October

Autumn in Stockholm promises a whole HÖST of events for you to FALL in love with

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Don’t fall off the stick: the YLC guide to Swedish expressions

Ever been mystified why Swedes want you to jump up and sit on things or put your legs on your back? We’re here to help! Check out part three in YLC’s series of expressions you may come across while in Sweden! 5. Legging it When running for a bus, Swedes are known to put their […]

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City Hideaways: Stockholm’s Secret Gardens

YLC’s Victoria Hussey explores the hidden gardens within the city

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Style in the City: Black is the new…black

YLC fashionista Victoria Hussey on five months of subtle indoctrination and how it has taken its toll…

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YLC Fab Four: Hot Dogs in the City

Kirsten Smart on Stockholmers’ top choice in street food – YLC picks our fave 4 hot dog stands around the city!

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