Grow Internationals

Volunteering in Gothenburg
2018-01-24 16:00 - 17:00 UTC
Are you an outgoing person who would like to get involved more in the international community in Gothenburg? We are looking for outgoing individuals keen on building new social networks and taking key part in developing and organizing social events for expats in Gothenburg. Swedish is not a must, but passion is.
As a volunteer you get the chance to run your own events or activities with the support of Grow Internationals. We offer a platform and community for you to build new connections while doing what you enjoy most and at the same time improving your CV for future jobs as well as gaining new valuable networks.
On January 24th we’re hosting an online information meeting on where you have the chance to listen to what you can get involved in and how it would work in practice. Sign up below to get invited to the meeting.

English Book Club
2018-01-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden
Join Grow’s English Book Club if you enjoy reading books and want to improve your English language skills at the same time. We had the first session on November 30th, but anyone can join along the way as we change books from month to month.
Next Book, No Man’s Nightingale by Ruth Rendall. This was chosen from 3 books that was brought along at the previous meeting. Each month a different member will choose the book and it will be in alphabetical order. The book should be easily available.
We will have drinks and food at each meeting and we will each bring something along. First we will discuss the book for about an hour depending on numbers and then we can eat and have a discussion, all in English!
You need to be on at least a B-level in English (according to CEFR) to join. The English Book Club is held by Patricia Craig, a native British teacher and seasoned expat herself.
Register below before January 14th to join the session on January 23rd.
Any questions can be directed to patricia@growinternationals.com

Start of Swedish for Expats Intermediate B1 - Evening Course
2018-01-22 18:00 - 19:30
http://www.growinternationals.com/language-training/swedish-courses-in-stockholm/

Start of Swedish for Expats Intermediate B1 - daytime course
2018-01-22 10:00 - 11:30

Start of Swedish for Expats Beginners Continued A2 – Daytime course
2018-01-16 10:00 - 11:30

Ice-Skating at Hellasgården
2018-01-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Hellasgården, Ältavägen 101, Nacka, Sweden
Join us for a outdoor day at fantastic Hellasgården, located in the natural reserve Nackareservatet, just outside Stockholm.
Weather permitting, we will go ice skating on the lake. 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.
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.

Yoga Fika
2018-01-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Fredrikslundsvägen 2, Bromma, Sweden
Join us for a “Yoga Fika” – Self care for your body, mind and heart.

We’ll have tea and snacks at Yogapalatset, Fredrikslundsvägen 2, in Bromma on Wednesday January 10th 15:00-16:00.

Emma Ehrenthal is an American art therapist, who is new to Sweden, and would love to invite you to join her for “fika” at yogapalatset. She has worked with families in transitional settings providing a wide range of support. This “fika” will be a time to meet, explore transitions, and learn relaxation techniques used in art therapy.

The creative project will be painting mandala stones. In many different cultures through out history the circle had been used for self-actualization. In the processes of creating the mandala you are bringing awareness to yourself. Mandala, in Sanskrit means “healing circle or “wholeness”. This art project is appropriate for all ages and skill level.
Open and free for everyone who signs up below before January 8th.

Glögg Mingle!
2017-12-20 17:30 - 22:00 | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden
Welcome to Grow Internationals’ annual Glögg Mingle on December 20th!
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.
Bring a friend or come alone to meet other internationals and locals.
This event is free for the first 60 signed up through the website. But you need to RSVP below before December 18. Remaining tickets will be sold for 50 SEK / person.
Skål och God Jul!

Christmas Market in Gamla Stan
2017-12-17 14:00 - 17:00 | Stortorget, Gamla Stan, Stortorget, Stockholm, Sweden
Join us for a visit to the most traditional Christmas Market of them all in Stockholm, the one on Stortorget in Gamla Stan. Have some warm glögg and ginger bread and go shopping under the beautiful Christmas decorations in Gamla Stan that light up the city every year.
We meet at 14.00 on December 17th and enjoy the stalls and displays when the darkness fall.
Adults and children are welcome. The event is free of charge, but you need to sign up below to be included in the information about where we meet etc.

English Book Club
2017-12-12 18:00 - 20:00
Join Grow’s English Book Club if you enjoy reading books and want to improve your English language skills at the same time. We had the first session on October 26th, but anyone can join along the way as we change books from month to month.
You need to be on at least a B-level in English (according to CEFR) to join. The English Book Club is held by Patricia Craig, a native British teacher and seasoned expat herself.
The new book of the month will be “How to measure a cow” by Margaret Forster. The book can be found in well sorted book stores as Hedengrens (on Stureplan) or online at e.g. Adlibris.
Register below before December 5 to join the session on December 12.
Any questions can be directed to patricia@growinternationals.com

Volunteer Meeting
2017-12-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden
Are you an outgoing person who would like to get involved more in the international community in Stockholm? We are looking for outgoing individuals keen on building new social networks and taking key part in developing and organizing social events for expats in Stockholm. Swedish is not a must, but passion is.
As a volunteer you get the chance to run your own events or activities with the support of Grow Internationals. We offer a platform and community for you to build new connections while doing what you enjoy most and at the same time improving your CV for future jobs as well as gaining new valuable networks.
On December 8th we’re hosting a information meeting on where you have the chance to listen to what you can get involved in and how it would work in practice. Sign up below to join the meeting.

Christmas Market at the Royal Stables
2017-12-03 11:30 - 14:00 | Hovstallet, Väpnargatan 1, Stockholm, 11451, Sweden
It’s time for Christmas markets! On Advent Sunday, December 3rd we visit one of Stockholm’s more exclusive Christmas Markets at the Royal Stables.
For more than a century, the Royal Stables have been located at Väpnargatan 1 in the centre of Stockholm. The main duty of the Royal Stables is planning and providing transport for the Royal Family, both by car and horse-drawn carriages.
At the market your will be able to visit the horses and carriages that are used for cermonial and official occations such as incoming state visits, State Opening of Parliament, formal audiences at which the King receives new ambassadors, and municipal visits.
Entrance 80 SEK/person (children under age 12 free of charge).
RSVP below and get all the meetup details

English Book Club
2017-11-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden
Join Grow’s English Book Club if you enjoy reading books and want to improve your English language skills at the same time. We had the first session on October 26th, but anyone can join along the way as we change books from month to month.
You need to be on at least a B-level in English (according to CEFR) to join. The English Book Club is held by Patricia Craig, a native British teacher and seasoned expat herself.
The new book of the month will be announced when you have signed up.
Register below before November 16 to join the session on November 30.
Any questions can be directed to patricia@growinternationals.com

Grow After Work
2017-11-24 08:00 - 17:30 | At Six, Brunkebergstorg 6, Sweden
Joins us for the monthly after work with the international community!
The after work will be at Stockholm’s newest hotel, At Six. At Six is a brand new hotel of hight international standard in the heart of Stockholm. The hotel is a blend of contemporary art, culture, and modern dining. We will have our own designated space for the evening.
Everyone is welcome to join, so bring your friends or come alone to meet new ones. But remember to sign up below to receive exclusive Grow-discounts on drinks in the bar!
See you there!

Wine Tasting
2017-11-16 18:00 - 20:00 | At Six, Brunkebergstorg 6, Sweden
Join us for an exclusive wine tasting at hotel At Six’s wine bar, Blanche & Hierta on November 16th.
The wine tasting will be lead by sommelier Robert Terry in the tastefully decorated wine bar on the ground floor of the hotel. This time we will focus on developing skills in identifying different grapes. We will focus on Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah.
Blanche & Hierta wine bar is a part of the new international hotel concept At Six, located in the heart of Stockholm.
The wine tasting package includes four different glasses of wine together with snacks and cold cuts. Price per person is 350 kr. For this event we can have a maximum of 10 people attending so please sign up as soon as possible below, or by latest on November 13.
Cheers!

Gothenburg After Work
2017-11-10 20:00 - 22:00 | O’learys Östra Hamngatan, Östra Hamngatan 37, Gothenburg, Sweden
Join us for the monthly after work in Gothenburg – hits time with a football focus as Sweden plays Italy in the 2018 World Cup qualifications on November 10. We will (try to) meet at O’learys Östra Hamngatan for watching the match, but it may be a very busy evening so expect a crowded bar!
RSVP below if you are coming to the after work.

Job Interview Skills Workshop
2017-11-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden
Are you a job seeker and new to the Swedish job market? Feeling insecure on how to meet Swedish employers professionally? 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 315 SEK (incl. VAT)
Tickets available at:https://interview-skills.confetti.events/

Djurgården walk
2017-11-05 12:00 - 14:00 | Djurgården, Djurgårdsbron, Stockholm, 115 21
Join us for a walk around Djurgården, the beautiful natural park island in the middle of Stockholm. It’s a paradise for walking for tourists as well as locals. Djurgården offers a beautiful historic scenery and almost all over the island there are nice walking-paths along the water.
We meet up at Djurgårdsbron at 12.00pm and walk together around the island. It takes approximately 2,5 hours walking around the island, but we will also have a fika somewhere along the way for those who like to stay out longer.
Free and open for everyone to join. Just make sure you sign up below to be included.

Grow After Work
2017-10-27 17:30 - 21:00 | At Six, Brunkebergstorg 6, Sweden
Joins us for the monthly after work with the international community!
The after work will be at Stockholm’s newest hotel, At Six. At Six is a brand new hotel of hight international standard in the heart of Stockholm. The hotel is a blend of contemporary art, culture, and modern dining. We will have our own designated space for the evening.
Everyone is welcome to join, so bring your friends or come alone to meet new ones. But remember to sign up below to receive exclusive Grow-discounts on drinks in the bar.
See you there!

English Book Club
2017-10-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden
Join Grow’s English Book Club if you enjoy reading books and want to improve your English language skills at the same time. We start with the very first session on October 26th, so this is your chance to be in from the very beginning!
You need to be on at least a B-level in English (according to CEFR) to join. The English Book Club is held by Patricia Craig, a native British teacher and seasoned expat herself.
The first book we will read in the club is “England made me” by Graham Greene (ISBN 9780140185515 or 9780099286172). Make sure to get the book and read it before the first session.
Register below before October 24 to join the first session on October 26.
Any questions can be directed to patricia@growinternationals.com

Welcome to Sweden Workshop - A cross-cultural training for non Swedes
2017-10-25 14:00 - 17:00 | Grow Internationals Gothenburg, Gullbergs Strandgata 7, Göteborg, Sweden
”Welcome to Sweden” is a cultural introduction that gives newcomers and internationals just recently relocated to Sweden a solid basis for starting their new life. The introduction covers topics such as Swedish customs, traditions, history and intercultural connections. And of course – a proper introduction to a Swedish fika!
As a newly arrived to Sweden you face many strange situations and odd things that you try to understand. We will try to straighten out all the question marks and introduce you to Swedish customs, traditions, history and society to get more familiar with your new home environment. The aim of the workshop is to provide participants with a “cultural awareness” necessary for getting a head start and feel comfortable with life in the new home environment.
Join the cross-cultural workshop by signing up with full name and address to email:
culture@growinternationals.com
Free for Grow Internationals members
Non-members 315 SEK (incl. VAT)

Start of Swedish for Expats Beginners Continued A2 - evening course
2017-10-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden
Swedish Courses in Stockholm

Start of Swedish for Expats Beginners Continued A2 - Daytime course
2017-10-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden

Start of Swedish for Expats Beginners A1 - Daytime course
2017-10-23 08:00 - 10:00 | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden

Conversation Sessions
2017-10-21 14:00 - 15:30, 2017-09-30 14:00 - 15:30 | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden
Are you a Swedish learner who want to practice and improve your conversational Swedish? Are you feeling insecure using the language and need a safe environment to make misstakes?
The you should join our Conversations Sessions, a concept that is made for internationals in Sweden struggling to learn Swedish and looking for inspiring opportunities to practice your skills. We always include a Swedish native speaker moderating the conversations and supporting your in your endeavors.
The event is free and open to everyone that has registered through the RSVP below.

Start of Swedish for Expats Beginners A1 - evening course
2017-10-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden
www.growinternationals.com/language-training/swedish-courses-in-stockholm/

LinkedIn for Job Hunters Workshop
2017-10-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden
LinkedIn for Job Hunters – Branding yourself for Swedish recruiters
Are you searching for a job in Sweden but not getting through to an interview? Are you struggling with reaching new relevant contacts on LinkedIn?
Then this workshop is for you!
This workshop will show you how to create a strong professional brand on LinkedIn, that can also be transferred onto an effective CV for the Swedish job market. You will learn what recruiters look for when sourcing candidates on LinkedIn and how to appeal to them as well as shortcuts and tips on how to optimise your time and possibilities to be noticed by recruiters.
This time we offer two sessions, one in the morning and one in the evening.
Free for Grow Internationals members
Non-members 315 SEK (including VAT)
Register and get your ticket here

Outdoors at Hellasgården
2017-10-15 11:00 - 14:00 | Hellasgården, Ältavägen 101, Nacka, Sweden
Join us for a outdoor Sunday at fantastic Hellasgården, located in the natural reserve Nackareservatet, just outside Stockholm.
Weather permitting, we will take a hike around the lake and through the forest in the natural reserve. But there are a lot of other things to do for those who don’t like hiking, like swim, have a sauna, biking or just hanging out by the restaurant outside. It’s a family friendly event if you want to bring the whole family.
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.

Start of Swedish for Expats Intermediate B1 - Evening course
2017-10-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Grow Internationals, Torsgatan 26, Stockholm, 11321, Sweden
