Rivstart A1/A2 - Övningsbok (Workbook, 3rd edition)

Rivstart A1/A2 Workbook – New, Improved Third Edition

Rivstart is a series for learning Swedish, designed for both beginners and advanced learners in Sweden and beyond. It is suitable for language courses, private lessons with a tutor, and self-study of Swedish as a foreign language. With this series, you will develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in Swedish.

These educational materials include a variety of reading texts, engaging discussion topics, and communication exercises. The book’s structure and content make it easy to navigate through different topics covered by the authors. The material and progression level are tailored to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) proficiency scale.

The Rivstart series consists of a textbook, a workbook, and teaching materials for instructors. Additionally, both students and teachers have access to a wealth of free online materials, including practice exercises, audio files, and answer keys.

What’s new in the third edition?

This new, third edition puts a strong emphasis on regular review of the material, supported by tests and revision exercises. As in previous editions, students can improve their Swedish reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. In this new edition of Rivstart A1/A2, grammar explanations are more comprehensive, with further expansions and systematic reviews included in the workbook.

Given the fast progression, regular reviews play a crucial role. Now, at the end of each chapter in the workbook, you will find two review sections:

• One focusing on the topics of the specific chapter
• Another summarizing material from several recent chapters

This will help you better track your progress and quickly catch up on any gaps, leading to faster language learning progress.

Four Key Facts About the New Rivstart A1/A2:

   A comprehensive tool for learning Swedish
   Fast progression (quick language improvement)
   Diverse and engaging exercises focusing on communication skills
   Review exercises to reinforce knowledge and track progress

Rivstart A1/A2 Workbook Overview:

• Level: A0 to A2
• New, updated third edition (2023)
• Additional materials, key and audio files available for free at nok.se
• No CD included – all audio files are available online
• Answer key accessible on the publisher’s website (nok.se)

Additional FREE Supplementary Materials

The entire Rivstart series is enriched with a wealth of additional training materials for both students and teachers, which you have FREE access to after logging in on this page: portal.nok.se/extramaterial. This page includes:

Additional interactive exercises for each chapter:

• Audio materials
• Answer keys for the textbook and exercise book
• Summary tests
• Lists of verbs
• Vocabulary lists for each chapter in English and German
• Dialogues for practice

Textbook

The exercises in the textbooks emphasize communication and pronunciation. Additionally, there are many written tasks that reinforce knowledge and develop language skills. At the end of the book, there is a section dedicated to reviewing grammatical topics as well as a summary of pronunciation rules. The entire content is designed to facilitate independent learning for the student.

Workbook

It perfectly complements and organizes the knowledge conveyed in the textbook. The new version of the exercise book contains even more grammar exercises. The textbook includes references to specific tasks in the exercise book. Each chapter concludes with a summary. The third edition of the exercises features completely new sets of tasks for students.

Why is it worth studying with the Rivstart series?

• It is a new, updated third edition.
• It is a modern series that perfectly meets the needs of contemporary foreign language students.
• You receive immense support from the publisher in the form of a wealth of additional language materials.
• Achieving this language level gives you the opportunity to work in Sweden.
• The Rivstart textbooks will prepare you for the exam. The material contained in this series of textbooks will help you prepare for Swedish language exams, such as Swedex or TISUS, which is why we recommend them to anyone taking such external Swedish language exams.

Swedex Exam

The international Swedex certificate confirms knowledge of the Swedish language at levels A2-C1. It may be useful for those intending to live and work in Sweden, as well as for those wishing to work in a Swedish company in Poland. The exam consists of a written and oral part. The written part includes elements such as listening comprehension, reading comprehension, and writing short functional forms, including a personal letter.

Why is it worth passing this exam?

The document verifies our language skills, which are highly valued and useful in the job market, both in Sweden and other countries.

You will receive written confirmation of the level you have achieved (for example, if you are learning as a hobby).

Tisus Exam

Test i svenska för universitets- och högskolestudier (TISUS) – a state exam assessing knowledge of the Swedish language at level C1 (according to the European Council's criteria) and enabling enrollment in higher education in Sweden. The exam consists of three parts:

• Reading
• Writing
• Speaking

You can receive one of two grades: passed (godkänd) or failed (underkänd).

Why is it worth passing this exam?

The TISUS exam is a qualifying exam for Swedish language studies at universities and higher education institutions in Sweden. It confirms proficiency in the language at a level that allows for studying in Swedish.

If you do not have another document (e.g., a certificate with grades) confirming your level of Swedish, you will most likely need to pass the TISUS exam to be able to study at a higher education institution.

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