Language & Jargon
> Swedish Language Courses
- SFI (Svenska för Invandrare)
Criteria to be eligible:
- Reside legally in Sweden, which means being registered in the Swedish tax agency (Skatteverket) and have a personal number (personnummer).
- Be over 16 years old
- You lack the basic knowledge of the Swedish language (it is okay to have little prior Swedish knowledge).
- SFINX (Intensive Swedish for Engineers and Architects) ***ONLY STOCKHOLM AND JÄRFALLA MUNICIPALITIES***
SIFA offers their enrolled students the possibility to audit courses in Swedish at KTH as well as the chance to participate in a mentorship program in cooperation with Sveriges Ingenjörer. These possibilities only happen after one is done with the SFI levels.
- Arkitektsvenska- Architectural Swedish
"Arkitektsvenska" is an online course aimed at foreign architects who want to improve their Swedish language skills within the field of architecture. The course focuses on industry-specific terminology and communication, which facilitates professional life in Sweden. It includes lectures, exercises, and practical tasks.
- YRKES SFI (Vocational Swedish for professionals/ academics) ***SKÅNE REGION***
- Stockholm University
- KTH
- Lund University
- Folkuniversitetet ( Not Free )
- Red Cross ( Free )
> Where can I study Swedish in a more informal environment?
- Språkcafé (language café) at libraries, churches, universities etc.
There are also local Meetup groups to practise the language.
> Platforms that can match me with someone with similar interests
These are good to spend time while practising the Swedish language
KOMPIS Sverige
- NYA KOMPIS BYRAN
- YRKESDÖRREN
> Industry related dictionaries/books
Skanska has developed a list of words related to the Construction industry. There is also a book called Arkitekturtermer to learn terminology in Swedish. Please check our 'Courses & Education' section for more info. Språkcafe (language café) at libraries, churches, universities etc.
Arkitektens handbok (Architect's handbook)
The architect's handbook is a compilation of the basic facts that the architect and the construction need. It is systematized and illustrated in a way that is easy to handle and it contains a rich index of conceptual explanations.
> Apps to learn more about the local architecture and culture
- SVT Play
Hemma hos arkitekten and Husdrömmar are cool programmes for architects and designers.
- UR Play
The programme is available in other languages
> Different architect positions one can have at an office
- Medverkande Arkitekt
Junior Architect who collaborates without responsibilities for the architectural design or project
Inga handläggaransvar eller ansvar för arkitektonisk utformning.
The title Architect is not protected in Sweden so anyone can call oneself an architect.
- Handläggande Arkitekt
Responsible for smaller projects or shared responsibility for larger projects
Självständig arkitektonisk utformning, samlat ansvar för mindre projekt eller delansvar för större.
The title Architect is not protected in Sweden so anyone can call oneself an architect.
- Ansvarig Arkitekt
Responsible Project Architect
Handläggare med samlat ansvar.
The title Architect is not protected in Sweden so anyone can call oneself an architect.
- Chefarkitekt
Head of the office or responsible person leading the office's tasks
Kontorschef eller motsvarande med kontorsledande uppgifter.
The title Architect is not protected in Sweden so anyone can call oneself an architect.
> Swedish Titles
- Arkitekt MSA
This is a title one gets when one becomes a member of Sveriges Arkitekter
- Arkitekt MSA/SAR
This is the highest title one can get as a member of Sveriges Arkitekter and after completing 2 years of experience within the EU.