shantaedutson
American expat in Sweden
Forum posts
5
About me
American, In a relationship
Lives in Norrköpings Kommun, Östergötla
Speaks I can speak english and some Swedish.
Registration: 04 January 2017
Activity
Cost of living in Sweden - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Sweden, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices in ...
I live in Norrköping. I pay 4,800 sek for a two room apartment. That doesn't include electricity. With all of the bills I would guess its around 5,300 sek per month. However that is very cheap for the area we live in. I know people that pay ... Read More
Do you speak Swedish? by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Swedish is essential for a successful integration in Sweden. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Swedish? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
I would disagree about English. I would say that is spoken very well by most people here. They have been voted the best non native English speakers in the world in the past couple of years and third this year. They learn it from a very early age in ... Read More
Do you speak Swedish? by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Swedish is essential for a successful integration in Sweden. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Swedish? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
I can read and understand what people are saying in Swedish. Well for the most part. I wouldn't say I was fluent. But speaking Swedish is a whole other thing. It's quite different from English in pronunciation. I learned a lot of it by ... Read More
Any americans living in Norrkoping, Sweden? by Countrygirl
Hi! I have been in Norrkoping since last year (2011) december. I have been really feeling homesick a lot lately an miss the social interaction of home. =( I am finding it hard to make friends here. I am going to school right now to learn swedish. I ...
Hey are you still living in Norrköping? I am an American that's been living there for about a year and a half. It's definitely difficult to meet new people. Read More