Signification
Speaking to an audience on a topic.
Contexte culturel
In Swedish schools, children start 'hålla föredrag' as early as age 7. This builds a culture where public speaking is seen as a normal part of life rather than a terrifying ordeal. Swedish presentations are typically flat in hierarchy. It is common for a junior employee to 'hålla ett föredrag' for the CEO, and the CEO will ask questions just like anyone else. The 'frågestund' (Q&A) after a föredrag is often seen as the most important part. If no one asks questions, it can be seen as a sign that the presentation was boring or unclear. Sweden has a long history of 'public lectures' for the working class. This has made 'hålla ett föredrag' a symbol of democratic education.
The 'Om' Rule
Always use 'om' to describe the topic. 'Ett föredrag om [ämne]'.
Don't 'Do' it!
Never say 'göra ett föredrag'. It's the most obvious sign of a non-native speaker.
Signification
Speaking to an audience on a topic.
The 'Om' Rule
Always use 'om' to describe the topic. 'Ett föredrag om [ämne]'.
Don't 'Do' it!
Never say 'göra ett föredrag'. It's the most obvious sign of a non-native speaker.
The Q&A
Always end your föredrag with 'Har ni några frågor?' (Do you have any questions?).
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'hålla'.
Igår _______ jag ett föredrag om bin.
The word 'igår' (yesterday) requires the past tense (preteritum), which is 'höll'.
Which sentence is correct for a school presentation?
Välj rätt mening:
'Hålla ett föredrag' is the correct collocation for an informative topic like space.
Match the Swedish phrase with its English equivalent.
Matcha paren:
These are all common 'hålla' collocations with very different meanings.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Är du klar med dina bilder? B: Ja, jag är redo att _______.
The mention of 'bilder' (slides/images) suggests a formal presentation.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of Speaking
Föredrag
- • Facts
- • School
- • Work
Tal
- • Emotions
- • Wedding
- • Party
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesIgår _______ jag ett föredrag om bin.
The word 'igår' (yesterday) requires the past tense (preteritum), which is 'höll'.
Välj rätt mening:
'Hålla ett föredrag' is the correct collocation for an informative topic like space.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are all common 'hålla' collocations with very different meanings.
A: Är du klar med dina bilder? B: Ja, jag är redo att _______.
The mention of 'bilder' (slides/images) suggests a formal presentation.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, it is very common and almost always interchangeable, especially in business.
No, it is used in business, science, and public events as well.
It is the same as the singular: 'många föredrag'.
You say 'förbereda ett föredrag'.
Expressions liées
Hålla tal
similarTo give a speech (ceremonial)
Hålla en presentation
synonymTo give a presentation
Föreläsa
specialized formTo lecture
Redovisa
builds onTo report/present findings
