Jag berättar om mitt icke-svenskalärare-jobb, där jag jobbar på ett slott! 🏰

Easy Swedish with Viktoria

Ep. #22 - En dag på jobbet

We delve into the intricate and often humorous interplay between these two neighboring cultures – Norway and Sweden. Much like Newton's laws of thermodynamics, the principles of conversation dynamics between Norwegians and Swedes can be observed and understood through a few key laws:

First Law: The Law of Politeness Conservation
In any conversation between a Norwegian and a Swede, politeness is neither created nor destroyed but merely transferred. Each party carefully navigates the exchange, ensuring that respect and civility remain balanced and intact.

Second Law: The Principle of Understatement Equilibrium
Understatements in Norwegian-Swedish dialogue tend to seek equilibrium. When one party downplays an event or achievement, the other instinctively matches this tone, creating a harmonious balance of modesty and humor.

Third Law: The Entropy of Misunderstandings
As the complexity of conversation increases, so does the potential for misunderstandings. These are often caused by the subtle nuances and cultural references unique to each nation. Yet, this entropy is often countered by the shared history and mutual respect between Norwegians and Swedes, leading to resolution and clarity.

Join us as we explore these dynamics and uncover the fascinating, and often understated, art of Norwegian-Swedish communication.

Everything Zenified 

The Dynamics of Scandinavian Communication – Understatements 

In this episode for intermediate and advanced English learners, I'll tell you about my cats, you'll learn some new vocabulary related to cats, and I'll discuss some idioms that include the word "cats.” (Music by Lesfm from Pixabay)

Conversations With a Friend

Let's Talk About Cats!

ROMANCES DE RAFAEL DE LEÓN

GLOSA DE LA SOLEÁ

I went on a trip to Idaho and visited an interactive aquarium.

Animals mentioned: stingrays, parakeets, doctor fish, sea stars (starfish)

Learn English with Stories

My Visit to an Aquarium

〈#156〉2月3日金曜日　いつもより遅い流氷

【北海道Hokkaido生活】
〈#156〉2月3日金曜日　天気/晴れ　気温/-6℃ 

知床/しれとこ
オホーツク海/おほーつくかい
・2日午前11時前、水平線上に流氷を確認
・平年より11日遅く、去年より9日遅かった
・知床に住む人は、「たくさんの人に来てほしい」と言っていた。



［単語］
水平線/すいへいせん…海と空の間の線
流氷/りゅうひょう…海の上で動く氷
氷/こおり…水が冷たくなって、形になった物
確認/かくにん…正しいか正しくないか知ること
平年/へいねん…毎年

レッスン待ってます♪



北海道Hokkaido生活 for Japanese learners

〈#156〉いつもより遅い流氷

In this American English language podcast about s'mores. Every American kid loves to make s'mores while camping.  https://italki.com/teacher/1947582 Thanks for listening! Visit my website for more of my podcasts (Streetwisenglishdotcom)

Streetwise English

SWE35  Americas best campfire desert -S'mores

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