Sweden Curriculum - English (Year 3)

Introduction

English is taught in Swedish schools from an early age, recognizing the importance of language skills in a globalized world. The curriculum emphasizes communication skills, cultural understanding, and confidence in using the language.

Aim

The English curriculum aims to develop students' knowledge of the English language and where it is used, building confidence in their ability to use English in various situations. The focus is on developing well-rounded communication skills, including understanding spoken and written English, expressing thoughts and interacting with others, and adapting language use to different contexts. Students are encouraged to relate content to their own experiences and develop an understanding of different cultures where English is spoken. The curriculum also fosters an interest in languages and culture.

Core Content

• Content of Communication: The curriculum covers topics familiar to the students, including personal interests, people, places, and daily life in different English-speaking contexts.
• Listening and Reading (Reception): Students engage with clearly spoken English and simple texts from various media. This includes instructions, descriptions, conversations, dialogues, children's films and dramatized narratives, songs, rhymes, poems, tales, and simple signs and texts in their surroundings.
• Speaking, Writing, and Discussing (Production and Interaction): Students practice simple presentations, descriptions, messages, songs, rhymes, and dramatizations.

Knowledge Requirements (End of Year 3)

While the curriculum sets overall goals, formal grade assessments and knowledge requirements in English begin at the end of Year 6 in the Swedish system. Therefore, specific knowledge requirements for Year 3 are not explicitly defined in the curriculum document. However, the curriculum emphasizes building a foundational understanding of English during the early years, focusing on basic communication skills and cultural awareness.