I have been taking Catharina Lundin’s Expert Level Swedish class for several years.  Some of my classmates have been in the class longer than I have.  We all speak Swedish with some fluency but still have a lot to learn.  Catharina designs the course work for each new quarter term to be fresh and challenging.  Every week, she assigns a variety of tasks.  For example, a week’s lesson might include a grammar exercise, reading several chapters in a Swedish novel, and watching a short video, in Swedish of course. These always generate lively discussions and everyone likes to participate. Catharina is both bilingual and bicultural. She is able to answer our questions whether they are about idiomatic expressions or Swedish culture with insight and clarity. I especially like that the class is offered via zoom.  I can keep up even when I travel.  I wouldn’t want to miss any.

Sherry Palmiter

Professor Emerita, Seattle University 

The lesson-based classes were instrumental in moving me from Step 1 (“Hej! Hur mår du?”) to writing, presenting, and comprehending at a level where I could quickly translate English into Swedish in my head as I communicated. I enrolled in the Conversation Class because I wanted to further up-level to a point where I would no longer need to translate mentally from English when speaking Swedish. This class has proven to be as close to immersion as I think I could get without moving to Sweden – the conversations are free-flowing and fun, I enjoy learning from both Catharina (our teacher) and from my classmates, and I find the atmosphere to be welcoming even to a relative newbie like myself. If you’re looking for a helpful, casual way to move your Swedish to the next level, I’d recommend giving the Conversation Class a try. I’m glad I did.

Ben Armstrong

Catharina Lundin has taught me Swedish Grammar & Reading and
Conversation classes via Zoom for over 3 years. She is the best teacher I have
had, over years of studying Swedish. The classes are so well organized and fun! She creates an excellent learning environment.  Students enjoy learning Swedish through her curriculum, plus Sweden’s culture and current events she incorporates into each class.  Many fellow students have taken the classes together with me over the years. It is because of Catharina, who goes above and beyond as our teacher. 

Tusen tack!

Chuck Holland 

I’ve been studying with Catharina for 4 years.  She is a wonderful teacher and our class really enjoys her lessons.  We read contemporary Swedish novels and watch recent Swedish reality TV series in addition to grammar and conversation.  Catharina really listens to her students and adjusts lessons accordingly.