Vårdsvenska 1
Vårdsvenska is an intensive language course for professionals working in health and social care who wish to develop their Swedish in work-related situations. The course focuses on practical communication, professional interaction, and language use in daily care work.
The course is suitable for participants with a Swedish language level of A2 or higher.
Course content
- Health and social care
- Communication in care situations
- Professional and respectful interaction
- Social activities
- Service tasks
- Hygiene
- Personal care tasks
Each lesson also includes short exercises in grammar, listening comprehension and vocabulary, adapted to health and social care work. The teaching is practice-oriented and based on realistic workplace situations.
Course structure
- Course length: 5 weeks
- Scope: 10 teaching hours per week
Course period
- 22 January 2026 – 19 February 2026
- Thursday and Friday
- Time: 10:00–15:00
Entry requirements
- Swedish language level A2 or higher
Price
- Course fee: 350 € (includes tuition, lunch and coffee)
- Minimum of 10 participants required for the course to start
Course location
Arcada
Jan-Magnus Jansson Square 1, Helsinki
Contact
For more information about the course, please contact:
Ingela Dahlqvist, Principal
ingela.dahlqvist(at)akan.fi
Responsible teacher:
Maria Ginman
maria.ginman(at)akan.fi
Sign up by 20.1.2026