Conrad Stein

Oh, This Swedish

<p>This book is not a travel guide but rather an amusing exploration of the language of our northern neighbor. The authors deal with the linguistic and cultural subtleties that are rarely noticed in a language course. Even though Swedish and German belong to the same language family, "öl" does not mean "oil" but "beer", and that's where the problems can start at a Swedish petrol station. Anyone learning or wanting to learn Swedish, or choosing Scandinavia as a travel destination, should be aware of the pitfalls of this language. Pronunciation rules, syntax and word formation are explained as well as "false friends", which, alongside Swedish road signs, can cause confusion. A humorous insight into customs and the Swedish mentality will help you avoid putting your foot in it and make new friends in the land of the "silent tigers".</p> <p>Rüdiger Lohf, Annalena Hunke (illustrator) | Conrad Stein Verlag | 6th edition 2012 | 86 pages, 14 sketches and illustrations, 2 black and white illustrations | format 11.5 x 16.5 cm | paperback</p>