Engelska Nivå 2

So, you’ve finished Nivå 1 and you’re about to jump into Nivå 2. Want to get a headstart? This course is finely tuned and custom-built using all aspects of the Gy25 syllabus, specifically designed for students just like you.

‘Ready for Nivå 2’ will guide you through exactly what you can expect to come across on the course, what you’ll be expected to learn, and the kinds of exercises and examples you’ll encounter.

This CEFR B1.2 preparatory course is designed to give you the skills and confidence needed for Nivå 2. Through carefully crafted units, you’ll develop your ability to understand, discuss, and write about cultural identity, societal norms, and real-world topics.

What’s included:
✓ Thematic units with authentic texts, audio, and videos
✓ Vocabulary and language fundamentals in context
✓ Listening, reading, writing, and speaking exercises
✓ Self-assessment and reflection tasks

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Understand and discuss cultural identity
Compare cultural norms and analyze their impact
Produce clear, connected text on familiar topics
Interact fluently in English

Get ready to hit the ground running in Nivå 2!

Course Content

Section 1: Identity & Culture

Lesson 1: Thematic Content (Societal, Cultural, Political, Historical Contexts) 6 Topics | 3 SuperZoom Assignment

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Exercise 1: Reading & Reception: Guided Close Reading

L02E01 – Assignment

Exercise 2: Writing:

L02E02 – Assignment

Exercise 3: Listening: Audio Comprehension

L01E03 – Assignment

Exercise 4: Language Fundamentals: Vocabulary Lists

Exercise 5: Research & Analysis: Comparison Task

Exercise 6: Speaking: Monologue Recording

Lesson 2: Reception: (Fast-paced speech/dialects; How variation/adaptation to purpose, audience, context is created) 5 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Exercise 1: Listening: Audio Comprehension – Listen to a 3-minute podcast featuring British and American accents discussing cultural identity.

L01E01 – Assignment

Exercise 2: Listening: Shadowing – Listen to a short clip with a non-standard accent (e.g., Scottish, Australian). Repeat aloud, focusing on mimicry of pronunciation and rhythm.

Exercise 3: Reading & Reception: Annotation Tasks – Read a text that includes both formal and informal language (e.g., a newspaper article vs. a social media post on the same topic). Underline formal language and circle informal language. Note how the language adapts to audience.

Exercise 4: Research & Analysis: Comparison Task – Compare two versions of the same text: one written for a general audience and one for experts (e.g., a Wikipedia entry vs. an academic abstract on cultural traditions). Identify differences in vocabulary, sentence structure, and tone.

Exercise 5: Listening: Note-Taking – Listen to a fast-paced debate about cultural norms. Jot down 3 key arguments and 1 question about how the speakers adapt their language to persuade the audience.

Lesson 3: Production: (Linguistic accuracy + nuanced expression) 5 Topics

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Exercise 1: Writing: Self-Editing – Write a paragraph about a Swedish cultural tradition, then use a checklist to revise for grammar, vocabulary precision, and clarity.

Exercise 2: Speaking: Monologue Recording – Record a 1-minute speech describing a cultural difference between Sweden and an English-speaking country. Self-assess for fluency, accuracy, and nuanced vocabulary.

Exercise 3: Language Fundamentals: Grammar Drills – Transform 5 sentences about cultural practices from informal to formal register, focusing on accurate grammar and precise word choice.

Exercise 4: Writing: Micro-Essay – Write a concise paragraph explaining why cultural norms vary between countries, using varied sentence structures and precise vocabulary.

Exercise 5: Self-Assessment & Reflection: Checklists – After completing tasks, evaluate your work using a rubric for linguistic accuracy (grammar, word choice) and nuanced expression (variation, clarity, structure).

Lesson 4: Language: (Vocabulary for describing culture; Phrasal verbs) 5 Topics

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Exercise 1: Language Fundamentals: Vocabulary Lists – Create a list of 15–20 words for describing culture (e.g., tradition, custom, norm, heritage, assimilate). Include definitions and example sentences using each word in a cultural context.

Exercise 2: Language Fundamentals: Phrasal Verb Matching – Match 10 culture-related phrasal verbs (e.g., fit in, stand out, pass down, take up, give up) to their definitions, then use each in a sentence about cultural practices.

Exercise 3: Reading & Reception: Vocabulary in Context – From a cultural article, identify 10 unfamiliar words, define them, and use each in a new sentence about culture.

Exercise 4: Creative: Social Media Post – Write a tweet (280 characters) explaining a Swedish cultural tradition, using at least 3 new vocabulary words from your list.

Exercise 5: Writing: Journal Prompt – Write a short paragraph using 5 phrasal verbs related to cultural integration (e.g., “When I moved to Sweden, I had to fit in with local customs…”).

About Instructor

Jared Brown

Hello Students! I'm Jared - an online course developer and the creator of the SuperZoom Academy site. I hope you find some use from the resources here. I am always open to suggestions if there is something you would like me to cover!

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Course Content

Section 1: Identity & Culture

About Instructor

Jared Brown

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