Swedish Business Culture Workshop
2020-12-08 10:00 - 13:00, 2021-01-26 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Online
Having problems understanding the signals when working in a Swedish environment? What are the unwritten rules that foreigners should keep in mind while doing business in Sweden? Are you intrigued by the cultural differences and how they shape the work life in Sweden?
Then this is the workshop for you!
Although Sweden represents a generally open culture, where colleagues address each other in a casual way. there do exist some issues that are best avoided, particularly at the beginning of a job or relationship. Among the many things we will touch upon and navigate through, some examples are:

Swedes avoid arguing, especially with visitors. If a discussion appears to be turning into an argument, do not be offended if a Swede abruptly changes the subject.
Do not use a lot of superlatives when speaking. The Swedes are opposed to stretching the truth. The marks of rank or status are disliked.
Do not get too personal. Topics like family, income and personal background should be avoided before getting ver
The ‘lagom’ concept or mentality exists in Swedish business as well. Employees, and many employers, often focus on doing exactly what’s needed and doing it well, rather than doing unnecessary things.

Register here to participate in this online training.

Virtual Grow Wine Club - Members Event
2020-12-11 06:00 - 20:00
Calling all Wine loving Grow Internationals Members!
Our monthly Grow Wine Club has now moved online for the time being. Still prepped for an evening filled with a wide arrangement of wines, cold cuts, and great company – although in front of your own screen. Each event will focus on a different wine region, from around the world. This time we focus ont the grape chardonnay. You will need to purchase the selected wines beforehand, so don’t sign up too late!
The first 12 spots are reserved for Members. All others are welcome to sign up for the waiting list, if any spots open up.
Reserve your spot by RSVPing below, by 16:00 on December 9th to obtain RSVP confirmation and event details.

Swedish Lucia Celebrations (Online)
2020-12-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Online
The annual candlelit Lucia procession on 13th December is perhaps one of the more exotic-looking Swedish customs, with girls and boys clad in white full-length gowns singing songs together. Did you know that this is the time when Swedes indulges into “Lussebullar”, kids line up for procession in preschools and that Saint Lucia is actually a Sicilian saint and not very Scandinavian?
We’ll dive deeper into this peculiar Swedish Christmas tradition and give you all the ins and outs. Unfortunately this year, we will have to try to recreate this atmospheric event online.
Let’s enjoy a cozy Swedish evening together being surrounded with candles and different stories about this magnificent festival!
Sign up below to receive the event link.

Grow's Annual Glögg Mingle!
2020-12-16 17:00 - 19:30 | Online
Welcome to Grow Internationals’ annual Glögg Mingle on December 16th!
The Glögg mingle is one of our biggest events of the year, where we invite members, friends and partners to our traditional Christmas Glögg at Grow Internationals’ office for a fun time together with traditional Swedish Christmas warm-up the week before the holidays. This year around things will be very different and we are forced to move this popular get-together online.
We hope that you will find time to meet up virtually and share the Christmas spirit of the Grow community!
This event is free for everyone but you need to RSVP below before December 15th.
Skål och God Jul!

Virtual Grow Wine Club (Member Event) - CANCELED
2021-01-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Online
—— This event has been canceled ———-
Calling all Wine loving Grow Internationals Members!
Our monthly Grow Wine Club has now moved online for the time being. Still prepped for an evening filled with a wide arrangement of wines, cold cuts, and great company – although in front of your own screen. Each event will focus on a different wine region, from around the world. This time we focus ont the grape chardonnay. You will need to purchase the selected wines beforehand yourself, so don’t sign up too late!
The first 12 spots are reserved for Members. All others are welcome to sign up for the waiting list, if any spots open up.
Reserve your spot by RSVPing below, by 16:00 on January 6th to obtain RSVP confirmation and event details.

Networking Skills Workshop
2021-01-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Online
Research shows that in Sweden networking is responsible for filling 85% of the jobs. During times of crisis, networking is even more important to secure your career progression or find a new role. However, most of us dislike the idea, feel uncomfortable doing it or are too scared.

How can I network when I don’t know anybody?
I don’t like selling myself. I don’t know what to say.
Networking feels fake and makes me feel awkward.

If you feel that way about networking, then this workshop is for you. It will help you:

Create a positive mindset around connecting with people
Identify how to network in a way that feel true and safe to you
Follow easy steps to make a start

This is a concrete and powerful workshop facilitated by Christelle Pottinger, an accredited career coach and seasoned expat herself. You can expect a mix of presentation, some exercises and lots of discussions.
After participating at the workshop you will:

Understand the principles of networking
Learn practical tools to make the first contact
Gain the confidence that you can do it
Share experiences with others
Start practicing straight-away!

Networking Skills Workshop
Date: January 12
Time: 10.00-13.00 (registrations starts at 09.45 and workshop starts at 10.00 sharp)
Location: Online
Deadline for registrations: 10th January
Maximum number of participants is 12 so make sure to register in time to reserve your seat!
Get your ticket here

Stockholm Walking Tour
2021-01-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Stockholm City Hall, Hantverkargatan 11, Stockholm, Sweden
Join us for a free tour of our beautiful capital, Stockholm!
We start the tour through Stockholm city from the Stockholm City Hall. We will visit some of central Stockholm’s most beautiful and fascinating sites, guided by our intercultural specialist and history enthusiast Patricia.
We will make a brief stop for refreshments at one of Patricia’s favourite spots, so bring some money/card. Also, remember to dress according to the weather conditions.
For the safety of everybody, we will only allow maximum 8 participants to join this tour.
To join the free tour you need to sign up below before 15th January.

Members Fika - Online
2021-01-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Online
We invite all new and current members with us, in both Stockholm and Gothenburg to a virtual fika to get to know other members and what Grow Internationals offer better. Have a coffee or tea together with some Swedish pastries at home and bring any questions you may have about the membership or about life in Sweden in general. It’s also a great opportunity for all members to ask any questions you might have about what is going on in Sweden now, if you need a Swedish perspective.
We start at 15.00 (classic Swedish 3-fika) but you can also sign in later online if that is more convenient as long as you have signed up beforehand.
Welcome!

N.B. This is a members only event. If you are interested in becoming a member please contact us at info@growinternationals.com to get more information.

Online Cooking Class
2021-01-28 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
We continue with our international online cooking classes in 2021!
In order first cooking class of the new year we are focusing on French cuisine – Coq au Vin.

Please find the two recipes below for your reference.

Semla Day Fika
2021-02-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Under Kastanjen, Kindstugatan 1, Stockholm, Sweden
It’s semla season and if you haven’t experienced it yet, now is your chance!

You are invited to join us celebrating the upcoming Fettisdagen with a traditional semla in Stockholm’s old town. Fettisdagen (Fat Tuesday this year on February 16th) traditionally starts the three day feast before Lenten. In Sweden, the celebration includes eating semla for fika. Semla is a cardamom infused bun with almond paste and topped off with cream. YUM! Vegan options will be available.

Join us Tuesday, February 4th at Cafe Under Kastanjen in Gamla Stan between 2pm-4pm for a treat! Only 8 spots available for this event.

Sign up below before the 3rd of February to be updated about all details.

Job Hunting Workshop
2021-02-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Online
The job hunting guide for expats and internationals in Sweden
Are you a job seeking expat and new to Sweden? Do you have a specific job in mind but don’t know how to find it? Do you find it hard to motivate yourself and focus your energy?
Then you should join our Job Hunting Workshop, that will provide you with the understanding and tools you need to pursue your career in Sweden and get insights on how to go about to find a job quicker.
The workshop will cover:

Swedish labour market structure and regulations
Ways of searching for a job in Sweden
How to manage realistic expectations
How to utilize your skills in the best way for the local market
How to start a new career or occupation
How to stay motivated during a potentially long job hunt

Job Hunting Workshop
February 9
10.00-13.00
Online
Fee: 370 SEK
Free for Grow Internationals Members

Purchase your ticket here for the workshop

Ice-Skating at Hellasgården
2021-02-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Hellasgården, Ältavägen 101, Nacka, Sweden
Finally we have a decent winter in terms of temperatures and ice for ice-skating outdoors to be possible!
Join us for an outdoor day at fantastic Hellasgården, located in the natural reserve Nackareservatet, just outside Stockholm.
Weather permitting, we will go ice skating on the lake. It’s accessabel for both complete beginners to more advanced skaters. But there are a lot of other things to do for those who don’t skate, winter swim, sauna, hiking or just hanging out in the fresh air with a cup of coffee. Skates can be rented onsite, but we need to reserve the number in advance why you need to sign up at least 5 days before the event to join.
Located only 15 minutes away from Slussen station in Stockholm, Hellasgården is the obvious gateway to one of Sweden’s finest nature reserves.
RSVP below to be on the list and receive detailed information about the event once it’s confirmed.

Stockholm Walking Tour
2021-02-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Stockholm City Hall, Hantverkargatan 11, Stockholm, Sweden
Join us for a free tour of our beautiful capital, Stockholm on Sunday 21st February!
We start the tour through Stockholm city from the Stockholm City Hall. We will visit some of central Stockholm’s most beautiful and fascinating sites, guided by our intercultural specialist and history enthusiast Patricia.
We will make a brief stop for refreshments at one of Patricia’s favourite spots, so bring some money/card. Also, remember to dress according to the weather conditions.
For the safety of everybody, we will only allow maximum 8 participants to join this tour.
To join the free tour you need to sign up below before 19th February.

CV Writing Skills Workshop
2021-02-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Online
CV Writing Skills Workshop – Online

This workshop aims to prepare you for the most important step of the job hunting process, the application. You are probably used to write and have a few versions of your CV. But have you adjusted it to Swedish conditions so it satisfies Swedish recruiters? And how do you formulate a good looking cover letter? We will cover both the CV/Resume and the cover letter/motivational letter in this workshop.

The CV Writing skills Workshop is an interactive training where you get the understanding of Swedish job market conditions, business culture, how applications are normally perceived and what important factors you need to consider. But above all, you also get the chance to meet your peers and exchange experiences on what had been successful and what has not.
Free for Grow Internationals members.
Non-members 296 SEK (+ VAT)

CV Writing Skills Workshop
Location: Online
Date: February 23
Time: 10:00-1:00pm
Deadline for registrations: February 21
Purchase your ticket here

Members fika online
2021-02-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
We invite all new and current members with us, in both Stockholm and Gothenburg to a virtual fika to get to know other members and what Grow Internationals offer better. Have a coffee or tea together with some Swedish pastries at home and bring any questions you may have about the membership or about life in Sweden in general. It’s also a great opportunity for all members to ask any questions you might have about what is going on in Sweden now, if you need a Swedish perspective.
We start at 15.00 (classic Swedish 3-fika) but you can also sign in later online if that is more convenient as long as you have signed up beforehand.
Welcome!

Stockholm Walking Tour
2021-03-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Djurgården, Djurgårdsbron, Stockholm, 115 21
Join us for a free tour of our beautiful capital, Stockholm on Sunday 7th March!
Looking forward to another interesting walk, this time through Kungliga Djugården Royal park. We will meet you in the city at the Royal Castle at 10 am to fill you in on the history of the Swedish Royals before hopping on a tram to the island of Djurgården.

As stated, we will kick off with a brief history of the Swedish Royals, then take a short the tram ride from Strandvägen to the Djurgården coastline. We will walk along the shoreline leading to the Wallenberg family house, one of the most famous families in Sweden, from there we will walk to the furthest point, weather permitting. From there we can see the first island in the Stockholm ‘arkipelago’, fjäderhomen, where the vodka wars took place. We will then walk through the Royal Park towards the Royal Summer Palaces, Orangerie and the Biodynamic farm, Rosendals Trädgård.

The tour will end at 1pm at Rosendal’s, where, if open you can eat lunch, or at the park’s famous blue door where you can easily return home or carry on exploring this beautiful city.

Lastly, we will go ahead, even if it rains. At this time of the year the weather is unpredictable, so bring a rain poncho or the like and wear good walking shoes. Bring your SL card, a bit of cash for coffee and/or lunch, and some water.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Job Interview Skills Workshop
2021-03-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Online
Job Interview Skills Workshop – Online

Are you a job seeker and new to the Swedish job market? Feeling insecure on how to meet Swedish employers professionally? Not really sure how you should dress? Want to stand out in a Swedish job interview?
Welcome to the Job Interview Skills Workshop where we will help you find the right way of understanding the cultural factors and building your self-confidence for a job interview situation.
The Workshop is designed and aimed for job hunters who want to unveil their passion and skill-set in preparation for an interview. We will help you identify your skills and strengths, learn and create understanding of a persuasive and successful interview and get familarised with Swedish workplace culture and codes.
Free for Grow Internationals’ members
Non members 296 SEK (+ VAT)
Job Interview Skills Workshop
Location: Online
Date: March 9
Time: 10:00-1:00pm
Access: Link will be sent after successful registration
Deadline for registrations: March 7
Purchase your ticket here

Online Cooking Class - Salmon and cheese
2021-03-11 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
We continue with our international online cooking classes in 2021!
Salmon (Lax) is a very know fish in Sweden and it can be prepared in several ways. By joining this event you will have the opportunity to learn a new salmon & cheese recipe! This recipe is meant to be easy and fun to prepare!
If you want to cook from your home please prepare the following items in advance:
Recipe for 2 people:

4 salmon pieces
1tps of olive oil
1tps black pepper and salt
1tps garlic
2 cheese pieces of your choice
8 pieces of asparagus ( sparris)
1 little canister of capers (kapris)
1 little bottle of sourcream (graddfil)

kitchen items:

1 oven plate
Aluminium paper

Looking forward to see you there!

Virtual Grow After Work - Brazilian Drinks
2021-03-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Online
Welcome to the Grow virtual AW with Caipirinhas!
By joining this online event you will meet other people and have some fun while learning how to prepare some inspiring drinks! Sounds good?
Caipirinha is a typical Brazilian drink, that is super refreshing and easy to prepare! The classic way to make a Caipirinha is using a Cachaça (run made from sugar cane) and mixing it up with sugar and lime, however there are several different ways to do a Caipirinha or Caipiroskas and Caipifrutas as they say in Brazil! The best part is that we invited a Brazilian host to do it for you!
If you want to prepare your own drinks during the call, you can prepare some ingredients in advance:
Items:

1 bottle of a Cachaça of your preference
1 canister of condensed milk
ice cubes

Choose your main flavour/fruit, or choose all:

10 strawberries
4 limes
4 passion fruits
1/2 pineapple
4 kiwis

Be prepared to spice it up with!

Mint
Pepper
Ginger

Useful tools

Mixer, Blender or stone pestle/mortar
Your favorite glass!

Looking forward to meet you on this AW!

CV Writing Skills Workshop
2021-03-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Online
CV Writing Skills Workshop – Online

This workshop aims to prepare you for the most important step of the job hunting process, the application. You are probably used to write and have a few versions of your CV. But have you adjusted it to Swedish conditions so it satisfies Swedish recruiters? And how do you formulate a good looking cover letter? We will cover both the CV/Resume and the cover letter/motivational letter in this workshop.

The CV Writing skills Workshop is an interactive training where you get the understanding of Swedish job market conditions, business culture, how applications are normally perceived and what important factors you need to consider. But above all, you also get the chance to meet your peers and exchange experiences on what had been successful and what has not.
Free for Grow Internationals members.
Non-members 296 SEK (+ VAT)

CV Writing Skills Workshop
Location: Online
Date: March 23
Time: 10:00-1:00pm
Deadline for registrations: March 21
Purchase your ticket here

Waffle Day Fika
2021-03-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Café Järntorget, Västerlånggatan 81, Stockholm, 11129, Sweden
March is the month of sweet indulgence!
Join us on March 25th as we celebrate Sweden’s Waffle Day. Topped with syrup, fruit or chocolate… it is up to you!
The Waffle Day (Swedish: Våffeldagen) is a tradition that is celebrated in Sweden, on March 25. The day actually celebrates the Feast of the Annunciation. However it all started as a religious celebration, with time it has become the Waffle Day due to a pronunciation issue. The Swedish word, Vårfrudagen, meaning “Our Lady’s Day” , sounds very similar to the word Våffeldagen (“waffle day”)
That said, over time Swedes began calling it Waffle Day and celebrating it by eating waffles.
So why not getter our expat community and celebrate the sweetness of this special day together? The Café Järntorget in the traditional Gamla Stan is told to have one of the best waffles in town.
We are looking forward to see you there!
Reserve your spot today by clicking below, as seats are limited. Deadline to sign-up is March 23rd. Food and beverages, at own expense.

Grow Easter Royal City Walk
2021-04-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Djurgården, Djurgårdsbron, Stockholm, 115 21
Nothing planned, or alone on Sunday Easter? Come and join us for a walk with chocolate!
We will meet you at the main entrance to the Royal Castle at 10 am and start by filling you in on the history of the Swedish Royals before hopping on a tram to the Royal island of Djurgården.
We will walk along the shoreline leading to the Wallenberg family house, one of the most famous families in Sweden, from there we will walk to the furthest point, weather permitting. From there we can see the first island in the Stockholm ‘arkipelago’, fjäderhomen, where the vodka wars took place. We will then walk through the Royal Park towards the Royal Summer Palaces, Orangerie and the Biodynamic farm, Rosendals Trädgård.
The tour will end at 1pm at Rosendal’s, where, if open, you can stay and eat lunch/have a coffee, or you can head home/continue to explore this beautiful city by exiting through the park’s famous blue door.
Lastly, we will go ahead, even if it snows or rains. At this time of the year the weather is extremely unpredictable, so bring a rain poncho/ appropriate clothing and wear good walking shoes. Bring your SL card, a bit of cash for coffee and/or lunch, and some water.
Meeting point: Main Entrance of Royal Palace
Don’t forget to RSVP before 02 of April and save your spot!

Grow Quiz Night: Online
2021-04-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
Join us for another Wee Online Quiz Night at Grow Internationals! Usual time of 19.00 to 20.30 CET. If you never attended an online GROW QUIZ you are very welcome to join us! If you attended the event last month, we will stick to last month’s format. Everyone joining needs to choose a subject and create 5 questions. Once you register, two days before the event the host will send you an email and you can reply to that with your questions. Please find bellow the general rules for the game and more information on what you need to prepare in advance.
Instructions are as follows:

Choose a subject, for example: Bonkers Island (THE UK) or Hollywood, Sports, Music (or any other subject of your liking). You can use the same subject every month or change it, whatever you prefer.
Create 5 questions P/P or P/Team with answers on PPT slides, the host will send you a welcoming email that you can reply with your questions.
You can play as an individual or a group, but you can’t do both.
You can’t participate in your own round.
We will ask all the questions and show the PPT slides simultaneously.
The person/s who created the questions will give the answers orally once all the responses have been sent to me via the chat function.
We will have a trusty assistant to keep the scores.
Questions can be multiple choice A-C/D or just 1 answer only and so forth.

Very important! Don’t forget to RSVP before 08 of April so that the host can add your questions to the quiz and prepare it all for you!
Looking forward to seeing you on our quiz night!

Swedish Course for Expats Online Evening B2 part 1
2021-04-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
Swedish Course for Expats Online – B2 part 1

Fun and motivational Swedish learning experience
Tailored to expats and foreign professionals needs
Small group sizes of max 7 students to facilitate the best learning experience
Certified Language teachers with Expat experience
Intense course plan to achieve the language skill desired
6 weeks long course
Meets 2 times per week
12 sessions total (24 lessons)

Our language courses are much more than just learning a language, you get the opportunity to join our social events and activities where you meet new friends and contacts!
Read more and register by clicking on link below
https://www.growinternationals.com/product/sfe-online-b2-1-evening/

Job Interview Skills Workshop - Online
2021-04-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Online
Job Interview Skills Workshop – Online
Are you a job seeker and new to the Swedish job market? Feeling insecure on how to meet Swedish employers professionally? Not really sure how you should dress? Want to stand out in a Swedish job interview?
Welcome to the Job Interview Skills Workshop where we will help you find the right way of understanding the cultural factors and building your self-confidence for a job interview situation.
The Workshop is designed and aimed for job hunters who want to unveil their passion and skill-set in preparation for an interview. We will help you identify your skills and strengths, learn and create understanding of a persuasive and successful interview and get familiarised with Swedish workplace culture and codes.
Free for Grow Internationals’ members
Non members 296 SEK (+ VAT)
Job Interview Skills Workshop
Location: Online
Date: April 13
Time: 10:00-1:00pm
Access: Link will be sent after successful registration
Deadline for registrations: April 12
Purchase your ticket here

Swedish Course for Expats Online Evening A1 part 2
2021-04-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
Swedish Course for Expats Online A1 part 2

Fun and motivational Swedish learning experience
Tailored to expats and foreign professionals needs
Small group sizes of max 7 students to facilitate the best learning experience
Certified Language teachers with Expat experience
Intense course plan to achieve the language skill desired
6 weeks long course
Meets 2 times per week
12 sessions total (24 lessons)

Our language courses are much more than just learning a language, you get the opportunity to join our social events and activities where you meet new friends and contacts!
Read more and register by clicking on link below
https://www.growinternationals.com/product/sfe-online-a1-2-evening/

Expat Coffee Morning - Career in Sweden
2021-04-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
Grow Expat Coffee Morning
Topic: Career in Sweden

When we move to a new country there are always questions. Sometimes it takes time to find the right places and to get the right answers! Thinking about that Grow will open a 40 minutes, totally free of charge, online forum where you can log in and just shoot! If we don’t have the answers, we will do our upmost best to get back to you! If you have a very specific question you are also welcomed to send your question to Grow in advance via info@growinternationals.com mark you email subject with: “Expat coffee Morning question + your name “
For this Expat coffee Morning, we invited Karla Pietsch to speak – She has 10 years of experience in the Human Resources and Relocation industries, moved from Brazil to Sweden in 2012, speak 4 languages and has done the expat journey herself!
The topic to be discussed is Career in Sweden. Do you any questions on this topic? Join us!
To make it efficient we will hold this meeting to maximum of 8 people. So, make sure to RSVP before 13 of April to reserve your spot!
We are looking forward to seeing you online!
Grow team

Swedish Course for Expats Online Evening A1 part 1
2021-04-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
Swedish Course for Expats Online – A1 part 1

Fun and motivational Swedish learning experience
Tailored to expats and foreign professionals needs
Small group sizes of max 7 students to facilitate the best learning experience
Certified Language teachers with Expat experience
Intense course plan to achieve the language skill desired
6 weeks long course
Meets 2 times per week
12 sessions total (24 lessons)

Our language courses are much more than just learning a language, you get the opportunity to join our social events and activities where you meet new friends and contacts!
Read more and register by clicking on link below
https://www.growinternationals.com/product/sfe-online-a1-1-evening/

Swedish Beginners A2 Part 1 Summer Intensive Course
2021-04-29 08:00 - 17:00
Level: Beginners Plus A2 (part 1)

Requirements: Completed A1 level
Number of lessons: 30 (1 lesson=45 minutes)
Duration: 2 weeks
Schedule: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 10:00-12:15 (one session = 3 lessons)
Location: Online via Zoom
Class size: Max 7 participants
Lesson material: Rivstart A1, A2 (2nd edition)
Deadline to register: July 16
Course Fee: 4975 SEK
Register here:https://www.growinternationals.com/product/sfe-a2-2-summer-intensive-online/
N.B. Course books are not included in the course fee but can be provided at an additional cost of 750 SEK
