Game SWE
Swedish for Game Developers
Learn Swedish
TOGETHER WITH OTHER
DEVELOPERS IN THE COMMUNITY
Game SWE
Swedish for Game Developers
Learn Swedish
TOGETHER WITH OTHER GAME DEVELOPERS IN THE COMMUNITY
Game SWE
Swedish for Game Developers
Learn Swedish
TOGETHER WITH OTHER GAME
DEVELOPERS IN THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPERS IN THE COMMUNITY
SORRY!
Registration for GameSWE Fall/Winter 2024 is now closed
BUT...
REGISTRATION FOR GameSWE Spring 2025 will open again in December 2024
Need more information?
Scroll down for more info / check the FAQ section at the bottom of the page
OR
Contact us at hej@likeanative.se
GameSWE (Swedish for Game Developers)
Welcome to GameSWE - Tailored Swedish Language Training for Game Developers
Join our specialized Swedish language program designed specifically for game developers, organized and taught by Like A Native.
Improve your employees wellbeing and your workplace atmosphere by Investing in this tailored Swedish language training program, designed specifically for game developers.
Take a chance and join our existing clients, who describe our courses as
"a valuable part of our retention strategy".
The GameSWE program addresses the unique needs of game developers, ensuring they learn Swedish in a way that is relevant to their professional and personal lives in Sweden.
Our courses are unique, with a strong communicative focus from day one.
We emphasize real-life, authentic Swedish and place significant importance on Swedish culture and communication styles.
GameSWE offers courses at various levels (A1-C1), based on the number of registered participants and their current proficiency in Swedish.
Classes are held online, making them easy to fit into participants' busy schedules and accessible from anywhere.
Each term concludes with a super popular in-person meetup, where we gather to learn Swedish and have fun together. 😀 🇸🇪 🥳
The meetup is open to all course participants, offering opportunities for social interaction, networking and practical learning about Swedish language and culture.
HOW TO APPLY IF YOU ARE A
GAME COMPANY FOR GameSWE Spring 2025?
If you are a GAME COMPANY and want to offer GameSWE to your employees and/or their partners/spouses, click on the button below to apply.
Once registration opens again in December 2024, you will receive an email with all the details, including a link to the registration form for your employees!
HOW TO APPLY IF YOU ARE AN EMPLOYEE /PARNTER OF AN EMPLOYEE FOR
GameSWE Spring 2025?
If you are an EMPLOYEE or a partner/spouse of an employee at a game company and will be paying for the course yourself, click on the button below to apply.
Once registration opens in December 2024, we will provide you with all the necessary information on how to register.
NOTE! We also offer installment payments.
Need more information?
Check the FAQ section at the bottom of the page.
"We're happy to see that the Swedish course we once designed here at Game Habitat, lives on in the very capable hands of Like A Native. It's a delight to see the course continue to offer our community members' Swedish learning through Like A Native's fun and friendly approach to the art of learning a new language - and create opportunities for friendships and professional networks for the students. We hope many more game developers and their partners will take the chance to learn Swedish and Sweden, and build their social network with GameSWE and Like A Native."
Elin Arvidsson
Community Development Manager
Here's What Game Companies Have to Say About Our Courses
"Like A Native has been instrumental in helping our employees integrate into Swedish society, particularly in everyday situations like interacting with people in their immediate surroundings. The high-quality classes focus on practical, daily language use, which our team members love. This approach has improved their Swedish and helped them build new networks. Our employees feel more secure and at ease in their new home environment, leading to happier, more integrated lives here in Sweden. Choosing Like A Native has been one of our best decisions for supporting our team's language learning needs."
Location Manager Malmö
"Like A Native’s courses have greatly boosted our employees' confidence in speaking Swedish here at Massive Entertainment. Their focus on pronunciation and everyday spoken Swedish has alleviated fears of being misunderstood. Natalia and Bojana’s relatable approach as non-native speakers themselves makes their teaching unique and effective. Our employees now use Swedish more confidently, improving their wellbeing and our workplace atmosphere. Investing in these courses has been a valuable part of our retention strategy. We highly recommend Like A Native for their exceptional and effective Swedish language courses."
Laureline Rossigneux
Learning & Development Specialist
MASSIVE ENTERTAINMENT
What is GameSWE?
Since taking over GameSWE in 2023, we've seen incredible growth and success after each round we've conducted.
The course is offered at various levels (A1-C1) based on the participants' proficiency in Swedish.
Classes are conducted online, but the program culminates in our super popular meetup in Malmö, providing an opportunity for in-person interaction and cultural immersion.
This meetup is open to all participants, offering a chance for social interaction and a fun-filled language and cultural experience. And, of course, to have fun together! 🥳
Who can apply?
Who is organizing & teaching the course?
Our courses are unique because they emphasize a high level of communicative skills from day one, focusing on fluency and real-life Swedish, not the language from textbooks.
About the course
COURSE DURATION AND STRUCTURE
Courses run for 16 weeks
Classes are conducted online (1x or 2x per week) in small groups to enhance interactivity and effectiveness.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
✔ 16 weeks of weekly online lessons (once or twice a week)
✔ 1 x in-person meetup in Malmö
✔ Custom course material tailored to each group's specific needs
✔ Relevant and up-to-date materials to ensure classes are
both effective and fun
✔ Interactive materials fully adapted for online learning
✔ Access to an our online course platform
✔ Teacher-led classes in smaller groups
(taught by an experienced, certified Swedish teacher)
✔ All the course material is included in the price.
(No requirement to invest in any additional textbooks/workbooks.)
✔ Course administration
(contact with the game companies, course participants, coordination, billing/invoicing, language level screening/assessment level)
✔ Cost for the in-person meetup
If you have any questions about GameSWE, send an email to: hej@likeanative..se
Here's What Our Students Have to Say About GameSWE
"The way the course was structured worked really well for me. The topics we focused on were very helpful with grasping sentence structure and remembering verb forms and such, which I had a very hard time with in previous lessons. It was also nice to have a bunch of interactive online tools to use outside of class for additional learning. That kind of stuff is hard to get when only using a book.. "
Justin Grant
Tarsier Studios
"I liked how the course was so practical and focused on actual communication/conversation with people instead of it being all theory based where we parrot what's written in a textbook. Plus I like how we during each class could ask questions about the previous class after processing what was taught or just maybe about Sweden/Swedish culture in general. "
Anand Dhavle
Tarsier Studios
"The course was perfectly balanced in a way that it gave us all aspects of the language at the same time (unlike most of other courses which concentrate mostly on grammar and disregard the pronunciation. The lessons were full of interaction, so we were engaged from the very beginning (unlike it was in all the other courses I've taken before). I'm quite a shy person, but the course motivated me to go out and try speaking with people at least on the level I know (order coffee, talk to the cashier in a supermarket). One other positive thing is that all the course material was tailor-made for the course (there was no "default" book which we had to use), so I was pretty sure the info I'll get will be related to me and I'll be able to use the knowledge I've got in the future.."
Vlad Selishchev
Avalanche Studios Group
"The lessons during this course were incredibly enjoyable. I had a previous attempt at learning Swedish through SFI, but it didn't quite work out due to the level mismatch. However, this course turned things around for me. The teacher's flexibility and use of unique learning materials truly made a difference in my progress. I can highly recommend Like A Native's courses to anyone looking for an effective and enjoyable learning experience."
Ami Tsurugi
Avalanche Studios Group
"As someone who finds learning languages a bit challenging, let me tell you, this course was a total game-changer! One of the coolest things about it was the emphasis on nailing the pronunciation, which is usually my weak spot. But here's the best part: Bojana is not only a pro at prepping the classes, she's got this awesome energy that's totally inspiring. It's obvious she's super passionate about the topic, and you know what? It made learning Swedish FUN for me. It wasn't a chore at all; it actually became something really exciting and motivating :)."
José Ulloa
Avalanche Studios Group
"I'm grateful for being able to take part in GameSWE, taught by Like A Native. Since the teachers are not native they know what it takes to learn the language. Understanding this, gives them the advantage of knowing how to make it more digestible for us, working people who may not have enough time or strength to spend countless hours on deciding what is worth learning now, and what in the future. In a short amount of time I was able to communicate with Swedish-only-speaking personal of a preschool that my kids attend to. It was s simple conversation, but I still felt like I can manage and was really proud of myself. Thank you! "
Katarzyna Golabek
Avalanche Studios Group
FAQ
I'm a representative of a game company and we would like to offer Swedish courses to our employees, how should I proceed?
Please, scroll up to the first section of this webpage and you will see a button that says APPLY HERE (Game Company). The link will take you to a registration form, where you have to fill in the details as the contact person for your company. As soon as registration for GameSWE Spring 2025 opens in December 20204, we will send an email to the email address you've provided, with all the details and the link to a separate registration form you can then distribute to your employees.
I want to study Swedish through GameSWE. Can I apply as an individual?
Yes, but only if you're an employee at a game studio or if you are a partner/spouse of an employee at a game studio. Please, scroll up to the first section of this webpage and you will see a button that says APPLY HERE (Employee/Partner). The link will take you to a registration form, where you have to fill in the details. As soon as we receive your form, we will send an email to the email address you've provided, with all the necessary information on how to register.
Who covers the course costs?
Your employer if they have approved it. You can also pay for the course yourself in case your employer isn't financing it. We have had several students opting for this in previous courses. In that case, you will receive an invoice directly from us (Like A Native). Note that VAT (moms) will be added to the price if you're paying as an individual. Contact us for exact prices and other details. Payment in installments is also possible.
If I'm paying for the course myself, can I pay in insatllments?
If you would prefer paying for the course in installments that can be arranged. After the final confirmation of your spot, you should inform us on how you would like to pay (all at once or in installments).
Is my registration binding?
No. Your registration is not binding until you receive a confirmation of your spot from us.
If I register now, do I have to pay for the course fee immediately?
No. Your registration in is not binding until we send you an admission reply
When you receive your admission reply, you have to reply to the email as soon as possible, in order to make the final confirmation of your spot. As soon as your spot is confirmed the registration is binding.
Our goal is to enable as many members of the community in Skåne to participate in the program, learn Swedish, meet peers and build their social network.
Do I have to buy any course books in order to attend GameSWE?
The good news is - no. The cost of the course material is included in the price! We use our own material that is tailor-made for each group and the particular needs of our course participants. This allows us to make the course more relevant and up-to-date, making the classes more effective as well as fun and motivating.
Why do you create your own course material and don't use an already existing course book from the market? What' so special about the material you're using?
After teaching Swedish for 20 years at all levels, we have realized that there is no perfect course book out there and that we always missed something. We've always had to add our own course material or adapt the existing one, no matter which course we were teaching. And we have taught many!
Also, we KNOW and BELIEVE that ONE SIZE DOESN*T FIT ALL. Each course and group is different and in order to make the teaching more effective and lessons more relevant and fun. This means we always adapt it in order to achieve the learning outcomes in the most effective way. This is also what makes our courses so flexible, making sure that no student ever feels left out.
Our material is always tailor-made for each group and the particular needs of our course participants. This allows us to make the course more relevant and up-to-date, making the classes more effective as well as fun and motivating.
Another reason is that online classes demand interactive course material fully adapted to online teaching/learning. Our online course platform allows us to do exactly that.
If I register for a course, do I have to pay for the whole course fee at directly and at once?
No. Your registration is not binding until we send out the admission replies. We offer an option of paying in installments during the course period. You can read more about it here in FAQ or contact us by sending an email to: hej@likeanative.se
Can I join GameSWE if I haven't studied any Swedish before?
Yes, of course! We organize courses at all levels, starting from complete beginners and upwards.
Can I join GameSWE if I have studied Swedish before, either within GamSWE or if I have studied somewhere else?
Yes, of course! If you're not a complete beginner, you can always join courses at higher levels. Of course, the possibility of starting a group at your particular level will depend on the sufficent number of registered participants for that particular level.
If I'm not a complete beginner, how will I know that I will be placed in a group at the appropriate level?
During registration, you will have to choose an approximate level of your Swedish. If you choose anything above "complete beginner", you'll just click further and fill in an additional self-assessment form. Both are sent as part of your registration. After we've received your registration, you will be contacted and receive further information about the placement/language level screening.
I've studied some Swedish before, but I would like to start from scratch again. Is that possible?
Yes, of course! When registering, choose "complete beginner" and that is enough.
If there are no textbooks, how will I get access to the course material?
Prior to course start, all participants whose spots have been confirmed, will get access to our online course platform where they will be able to access the course material. Our course material is tailor-made, interactive and fully adapted to online teaching/learning.
What happens after the registration?
After the registration closes, we will review the registrations, numer of participants, levels and send the admission replies to both the contact persons at game studios (employers) and the participants.
Where, which days and times will the courses take place?
Classes are held online (except for the in-person meetup). When filling in the registration form, you will be asked to choose amongst the possible times and you will be asked to choose ALL the days and times that would work for you. GameSWE is offered during weekdays:
✔ twice a week (180 min online lesson/week; 2 sessions á 90 min) for levels A1-A2
✔ once a week (120 min online lesson/week; 1 session á 120 min/week) for levels A2-B1
✔ once a week (90 min online lesson/week; 1 session á 90 min/week) for levels B2 and up
We offer courses within the following time slots: morning (approx. 8:00-10:00, lunch approx. 11:00-13:00, late afternoon approx. 16.00-18.00. So far, these time slots have proven to work best for our students and their employees.
Which time slot your course will be held at depends on which time slot the majority of the participants have chosen as well as our availability.
Is there a cancelation policy?
Initial registration is not biniding since it's not an automatic securing of seats. Admission replies will be sent after the registration closes.
When you receive your admission reply as a participant, you have to reply to the email as soon as possible, in order to make the final confirmation of your spot.
As soon as your spot is confirmed the registration is binding and the course fee has to be paid.
Note that we reserve the right to cancel the start of a particular group before course start in case we receive too many cancellations within one and the same group. If we receive to many cancellations within a certain group of students, it may lead to the group having too low number of participants to be formed at all. In such an extreme case, we may cancel the group altogether or it may lead to some participants having to change to a different group at the same level if available.
We are a game company paying for GameSWE for our employees and we wonder when the invoicing will be sent out and when the payment is due.
The invoices will be sent out during the first week from course start. Payment is due in 30 days from the invoice date.
I'm an employee at a game company and would like to join GameSWE, but my employer hasn't informed me about this opportunity. What should I do?
All game companies are welcome to work with us and we offer GameSWE-courses to all employers who wish to offer it to their employees. If you haven't been offered this by your employer, talk to them and see if this is something they would like to do. In that case share this webpage or ask them to email us directly at hej@likeanative.se to receive more information.
