i know alot of people speak english, but i wouldnt mind trying to learn the language a bit and use it when necessary.
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The original was posted on /r/sweden by /u/BloodOfJupiter at 2024-01-10 01:35:58+00:00.
VeganSlayer9000 at 2024-01-10 18:03:46+00:00 ID:
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Somewhat ironically Rinkeby, Angered and Rosengård come to mind
Professional-Try9467 at 2024-01-10 02:08:24+00:00 ID:
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Maybe in areas with a lot of old people +70
Scared3vil at 2024-01-10 08:37:32+00:00 ID:
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If you mean to live here learn the language asap
GlomtLosenord at 2024-01-10 03:38:01+00:00 ID:
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You will get by with english everywhere I would guess, as in, you will be able to order at a pizzeria, buy food at the store, rent a apartment or whatever.
You probably wont find any job where you can speak english unless you go to the bigger cities (or work remote).
If you go to very rural areas with alot of older people you might have a bit of a problem with small talk/making friends and so on.
Peanutcat4 at 2024-01-10 06:51:08+00:00 ID:
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Not really
pokjen at 2024-01-10 07:48:32+00:00 ID:
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Nååå, i don’t tink såååååå.
Sekretraket at 2024-01-10 07:23:25+00:00 ID:
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Everyone can and will speak english if they’re drunk enough!
Previous_Aardvark141 at 2024-01-10 08:42:44+00:00 ID:
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Go socialize with the retired people reading the morning newspapers in the library
abusivefather35 at 2024-01-10 11:19:46+00:00 ID:
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Om du ska bo här, lär dig språket
Katachthonlea at 2024-01-10 12:08:42+00:00 ID:
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Memphis.
zkareface at 2024-01-10 02:25:39+00:00 ID:
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Any part thats not used to tourists.
Most people never use English so they peak in school. Most people still can’t hold a decent conversation in English, the amount that get lost in translation is staggering.
raevbur at 2024-01-10 03:09:26+00:00 ID:
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It’s not the fifties anymore. I would say that due to internet and that many workplaces often use English in some places, most of the population can handle a fairly decent communication in English here in Sweden.
However, we do have people with English like this.
grimexp at 2024-01-10 06:05:54+00:00 ID:
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Most swedes I’ve met that are in their 20s and 30s who claims to speak English fluently have a hard time to keep up in a normal conversation. These are people who say they use English every day at work.
OkEbb8915 at 2024-01-10 06:59:15+00:00 ID:
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Conversational English is very different from knowing some song lyrics and technical terminology, that is very true. Still, OP is asking whether you can “get by” with just English, and the answer to that is an absolute yes.
Perfect_Papaya_3010 at 2024-01-10 10:24:28+00:00 ID:
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Sounds like the typical r/Sweden redditor
mrbigbucksandmuscles at 2024-01-10 04:19:44+00:00 ID:
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It’s different watching movies/tv and actually carrying a conversation. There’s a lot of people who don’t speak English for years, those people will likely struggle.
a1357908642 at 2024-01-10 11:11:00+00:00 ID:
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In my experience it’s been different. I’m American and have a Swedish girlfriend, so I’ve visited Sweden five times now. I am learning Swedish and always speak Swedish while I am there. But people very often switch to English, and I am blown away by how great their English is. Granted I speak mostly with people in their 30’s or 20’s, so that may have something to do with it. Also, I’m not talking big cities either. The only cities I have been to are Motala and Örebro.
I am finally starting to feel “fluent” so I am hoping when I visit in April next people won’t automatically switch to English!
johannesonlysilly at 2024-01-10 08:00:00+00:00 ID:
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Sure but get by as in being able to order food not as in being a masterful conversationalist.
Camehereforfelix at 2024-01-10 06:32:57+00:00 ID:
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Yes in my house when I’m not home.
esjb11 at 2024-01-10 06:18:55+00:00 ID:
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I would guess far north in the countryside. Loads of old people
OkEbb8915 at 2024-01-10 07:02:18+00:00 ID:
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It’s considered polite in most countries to at least attempt to learn the language. As a general rule, Swedes enjoy speaking English but they also enjoy helping foreigners out. If I were you I’d join a conversation group/exchange thing, that way you can both practice and meet new people. You can get by anywhere in Sweden using solely English, but obviously your experiences will be somewhat limited if you don’t embrace the culture that comes with the language.
Pretend-Leg-6914 at 2024-01-10 05:17:54+00:00 ID:
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It depends on what you want out of living here and for how long also where you live.
Short term , for studies or temporary work. It’s fine, you can get by with it. But you limit yourself to english speaking working spaces and with the influx of highly educated professionals, this part of the market is shrinking fast. I have known quite a few from my masters program who had to go home again because they can’t find jobs without the language.
Long term, I would argue it’s necessary. Most of us speak english but I don’t sit around and speak english to my friends, even with those who are from Sri Lanka or South East Asia. I think Swedes are generally more inclined to someone who can speak the language. It also makes it easier to talk the government agencies you will eventually need to talk to. The job market is another aspect of it, it really opens up your possibilities if you are highly educated in your field. I have friend who lived here for 10 years , never really learning the language even with me badgering him about it.
“I don’t need it, no one speaks swedish at my job” until he tried to apply to a position which he was qualified for, and he got instantly rejected for not speaking or writing the language.