Born and raised in Sweden, I came to the United States after high school to compete in Track and Field.
I spent my teaching career in America teaching physical education, special education, ELA, and ESL. I work as a Swedish teacher for a language institute and I design my own Swedish curriculum.
My passions besides languages are athletics and my hobbies, to name a few: swimming, table tennis, badminton, snowshoeing, traveling, reading, and spending time on the beach with my shih-poo Luna. I love to work out and have run hard almost every day since I was 14. I did the 800 and 1500 m for the Swedish national team in Finnkampen and the European Indoor Championship.
My creations
Me as a Teacher
Teaching to me is an art more so than a science! I teach, I support, I coach, and I care for you! I want to see progress and fast! I also want to see you have fun and gain real confidence in speaking Swedish. My teaching style is professional with attention to details, yet relaxed, and I individualize all lessons for you.
My lessons & teaching style
I want you to feel comfortable in our lessons and productive! I teach a structured, yet more or less a whole language approach; that is personalized to your goals, dreams, personality, interests, motivation and style. I always aim for interactive lessons that energize and inspire you. After each lesson, I create homework assignments for you!! I also use AI to assist in individualizing your homework.
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Presentation slides/PPT
Audio files
Image files
Video files
Articles and news
Quizzes
Test templates and examples
Homework Assignments
Certificates
TESOL - World Tesol Academy - 2020
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2022 - 2023
English Language TeacherBluedata International - New York City, United StatesTESOL hybrid online and in-person; teaching to adults.
2011 - 2021
Special Education TeacherEarly Intervention - New York City, United States
Education
2004 - 2006
Master's - Special EducationThe College of Saint Rose
Work Experience
2023 - 2023
Swedish Language Teacher RemoteICLS - Fortaleza, Brazil
5.0
Rating
129
Students
1,126
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
129
Students
1126
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
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Swedish Lessons
Trial Lesson
54 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Swedish for Beginners
A1 - A2Language Essentials499 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
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Intermediate Swedish B1 and B2
B1 - B2Language Essentials395 lessons completed
USD 15.50+
Package with 12% off
Advanced Swedish C1
C1 - C2Language Essentials103 lessons completed
USD 15.50+
Package with 14% off
Role Play
A1 - B2Conversation23 lessons completed
USD 15.50+
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Study for Swedex Or Tisus
B1 - B2Conversation27 lessons completed
USD 15.50+
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Swedish A2
A2Language Essentials1 lessons completed
USD 15.50+
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Availability
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My creations
Vocabulary (5)
Podcast (21)
Quiz (23)
43 Reviews
Basler Biker
2 Swedish lessons
Tack för ditt tålamod med mig. Jag ska försöka vara bättre förberedd nästa gång. Om du har ett ämne du vill prata om, låt mig bara veta, eller skicka mig en artikel om det, så att jag kan förbereda frågor och svar. Bästa hälsningar.
Feb 11, 2025
🌸Jagoda🌸
2 Swedish lessons
Det var en jättetrevlig första lektion med Birger. Han visade stort tålamod och ställde många frågor, vilket gjorde lektionen både engagerande och lärorik. Dessutom föreslog han flera alternativa planer för de kommande lektionerna, anpassade efter mina behov och mål :)
Feb 3, 2025
Alex Cutler
2 Swedish lessons
Birgir är en jättebra lärare!!
Jan 20, 2025
Basler Biker
2 Swedish lessons
Jag att känner att vi ska kunna prata om många intressanta ämnen. Vi ses. Hejdå:Hugo
Feb 4, 2025
Michele
1 Swedish lesson
Birger has a teaching style that I will be able to follow. I look forward to many lessons!
Feb 2, 2025
Ivy Zhang
6 Swedish lessons
Birger är alltid hjälpsam och patient. Jag är nöjd med hans sätt att undervisa. 👍