SACE Stage 2 Swedish (continuers) key terms

The skill of reading a Swedish text and extracting its main idea, supporting details, and the writer's attitude, then answering questions about it accurately in your own words.

The central point or overall message that a text communicates, usually stated or implied in the introduction, conclusion, or a repeated idea throughout the text.

The ability to locate and understand specific pieces of information in a text, such as names, numbers, dates, and reasons, rather than only the general meaning.

A conclusion you draw from clues in a text that are not stated directly, for example working out a speaker's mood from the words they choose.

A short restatement of a text's key points in your own words, leaving out examples and minor details while keeping the original meaning intact.

Expressing the same idea using different words or sentence structure, a technique used to show understanding without copying the source text word for word.

The attitude or feeling conveyed by a text, such as humorous, critical, neutral, or nostalgic, often revealed through word choice and sentence rhythm.

The reason a writer or speaker produced a text, for example to inform, persuade, entertain, or instruct the reader.

The particular group of readers or listeners a text is aimed at, such as teenagers, parents, or professionals, which shapes the language and content chosen.

The category a text belongs to, such as a news article, blog post, letter, review, or speech, each with its own typical structure and language features.

The way a text is organised, including its introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion, and how ideas are linked and sequenced throughout.

The surrounding words, sentences, or situation that help you understand the meaning of a particular word, phrase, or statement.

A structured piece of writing that presents and develops an argument or discussion on a topic, usually with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.

The process of presenting reasons and evidence to support a viewpoint, often including a counterargument and a response to it.

An opposing view that a writer acknowledges and then answers in order to strengthen their own position in a discussion text.

The planned arrangement of a piece of writing, showing what comes first, what follows, and how the parts connect logically.

The division of a text into paragraphs, where each paragraph usually develops one main idea and begins with a topic sentence.

Linking words such as däremot, dessutom, and därför that show relationships like contrast, addition, or cause between ideas in a text.

The range of words and expressions a learner knows and can use, including everyday vocabulary as well as more formal or topic-specific terms.

A word that has a similar meaning to another word, useful for varying your language and avoiding repetition in written and spoken Swedish.

The level of formality in language, ranging from casual everyday speech to formal written Swedish, chosen to suit the situation and audience.

The choice between the informal singular du and the formal ni when addressing someone, which signals the social relationship and level of politeness in Swedish.

Politeness expressed through language choices such as tack, ursäkta, and indirect requests, which help maintain smooth social interaction in Swedish.

A technique used to keep a conversation going, such as asking follow-up questions, paraphrasing to check understanding, or signalling that you want to speak.

Short sounds or words like eh, alltså, or liksom that speakers use to fill pauses and keep the flow of spontaneous speech natural.

The system by which speakers take turns in a conversation, including signals that show when someone is finishing or wants to begin speaking.

An interaction in which participants ask for and give facts, opinions, or explanations, for example in an interview or a discussion about plans.

Responses that show you have understood or are reacting to what someone said, such as ja, precis, or verkligen, which keep dialogue active.

The shared customs, values, traditions, and ways of life of a group of people, including how they celebrate, communicate, and view daily life.

A person's sense of belonging to a cultural group, shaped by language, family background, traditions, and personal experience of fitting in or standing out.

The way a person understands who they are, including aspects such as age, gender, language, nationality, and interests, which may change over time.

The principles and beliefs a person or society considers important, such as equality, honesty, or family loyalty, which influence behaviour and attitudes.

Unwritten rules about how people are expected to behave in a society, such as how to greet someone or how much personal space to keep.

A simplified and often inaccurate generalisation about a group of people, which critical language study teaches you to notice and question.

A preconceived opinion about a person or group formed without knowledge or experience, often negative and based on stereotypes.

The ability to use more than one language in daily life, which can shape identity and how a person moves between cultural contexts.

Differences in how Swedish is used across regions, social groups, and situations, including dialects, slang, and formal versus informal style.

The act of examining similarities and differences between cultures, texts, or language features in order to reflect on your own perspective.

Careful thinking about your own experience, assumptions, and learning, especially how language and culture shape the way you see things.