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Läs texten: 'Nudging är en metod inom beteendeekonomi som syftar till att styra individers val utan att förbjuda alternativ. Exempel inkluderar att placera hälsosam mat i ögonhöjd i skolkafeterior eller att göra pensionssparande till ett standardval. Kritiker menar att nudging är paternalistiskt — det förutsätter att staten vet bättre än individen.' (Nudging is a method in behavioural economics aimed at guiding individuals' choices without prohibiting alternatives. Examples include placing healthy food at eye level in school cafeterias or making pension saving the default choice. Critics argue nudging is paternalistic — it presupposes the state knows better than the individual.) Vad innebär kritikernas invändning mot nudging? (What does the critics' objection to nudging entail?)

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Key Facts: Swedex B2 Exam

Swedex B2 is Folkuniversitetet's official Swedish proficiency exam at CEFR B2/C1, with a revised 2022 format that reports skill-level outcomes; the written section covers reading, listening, grammar/vocabulary, and writing over approximately 3 hours 45 minutes.

Sample Swedex B2 Practice Questions

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1Läs meningen: 'Rapporten publicerades av myndigheten efter en lång utredning.' (Read the sentence: 'The report was published by the authority after a long investigation.') Vad är det grammatiska subjektet i meningen? (What is the grammatical subject of the sentence?)
A.Myndigheten (The authority)
B.Rapporten (The report)
C.Utredningen (The investigation)
D.Publikationen (The publication)
Explanation: In the passive sentence 'Rapporten publicerades av myndigheten', 'rapporten' (the report) is the grammatical subject — it is what the verb agrees with. 'Myndigheten' is the agent introduced by 'av'. This is a standard Swedish bli/s-passive construction where the original object becomes the subject.
2Välj rätt form av verbet: 'Projektet _______ av teamet nästa vecka.' (Choose the correct verb form: 'The project _______ by the team next week.')
A.presenteras (is/will be presented)
B.presentera (to present)
C.har presenterats (has been presented)
D.presenterade (presented)
Explanation: 'Presenteras' is the s-passive present form of 'presentera', used here with future meaning indicated by 'nästa vecka'. Swedish s-passive in present tense can express future plans. 'Presenterats' would be the supine passive form, unsuitable without 'har'.
3Vilket ord passar bäst i meningen? 'Han verkade vara en _______ person som alltid höll sina löften.' (Which word fits best? 'He seemed to be a _______ person who always kept his promises.')
A.pålitlig (reliable)
B.påfallande (striking/conspicuous)
C.påtaglig (tangible/noticeable)
D.påträngande (intrusive/pushy)
Explanation: 'Pålitlig' (reliable) collocates naturally with 'höll sina löften' (kept his promises) — a reliable person is precisely one who keeps their word. The context calls for a positive character trait related to trustworthiness.
4Läs texten och svara: 'Klimatförändringarna påverkar inte bara temperaturen utan även nederbördsmönster, havsytans nivå och biologisk mångfald. Experter varnar för att konsekvenserna kan bli irreversibla om inte omedelbara åtgärder vidtas.' (Read and answer: 'Climate change affects not only temperature but also precipitation patterns, sea levels and biodiversity. Experts warn that consequences may become irreversible if immediate measures are not taken.') Vad varnar experterna för? (What do experts warn about?)
A.Att temperaturen stiger för snabbt (That the temperature rises too quickly)
B.Att konsekvenserna kan bli omöjliga att återställa (That consequences may become impossible to reverse)
C.Att nederbörden minskar globalt (That precipitation decreases globally)
D.Att biologisk mångfald är svår att mäta (That biodiversity is difficult to measure)
Explanation: 'Irreversibla konsekvenser' directly means consequences that cannot be undone/reversed. Option 1 correctly paraphrases this as 'omöjliga att återställa'. The text says this is the experts' warning, making it the central claim of the second sentence.
5Välj rätt bisatskonstruktion: 'Jag visste inte _______ hon hade kommit till mötet.' (Choose the correct subordinate clause construction: 'I did not know _______ she had come to the meeting.')
A.om (whether/if)
B.att (that)
C.när (when)
D.hur (how)
Explanation: 'Om' introduces indirect yes/no questions in Swedish — 'om hon hade kommit' = 'whether she had come'. The sentence expresses uncertainty about whether an event occurred, which requires 'om'. 'Att' would assert that she did come (no doubt expressed), changing the meaning entirely.
6Vilket av följande är ett korrekt exempel på konditionalis i svenska? (Which of the following is a correct example of the conditional in Swedish?)
A.Om det regnar, tar vi bussen. (If it rains, we take the bus.)
B.Om det skulle regna, skulle vi ta bussen. (If it were to rain, we would take the bus.)
C.Om det regnade, tog vi bussen. (If it rained, we took the bus.)
D.Om det har regnat, tar vi bussen. (If it has rained, we take the bus.)
Explanation: The Swedish conditional (konditionalis) uses 'skulle + infinitive' in the main clause and often 'skulle + infinitive' or past tense in the if-clause to express hypothetical situations. Option 1 uses 'skulle regna / skulle ta' — the canonical hypothetical conditional. Option 0 is a real conditional (present tense both clauses), not hypothetical.
7Läs texten: 'Rörelsen för hållbar konsumtion har vuxit markant under det senaste decenniet. Allt fler konsumenter väljer att köpa begagnat, reparera produkter och undvika engångsartiklar. Kritiker hävdar dock att individuella val har marginell effekt utan strukturella förändringar.' (The sustainable consumption movement has grown markedly over the last decade. More and more consumers choose to buy second-hand, repair products and avoid single-use items. Critics argue, however, that individual choices have marginal effect without structural changes.) Vilken invändning lyfts fram av kritikerna? (What objection do critics raise?)
A.Att hållbar konsumtion är för dyr för vanliga människor (That sustainable consumption is too expensive for ordinary people)
B.Att individers val inte räcker utan systemförändringar (That individuals' choices are not sufficient without systemic changes)
C.Att rörelsen har vuxit för snabbt (That the movement has grown too quickly)
D.Att begagnade produkter är av sämre kvalitet (That second-hand products are of inferior quality)
Explanation: The text states critics argue that 'individuella val har marginell effekt utan strukturella förändringar' — individual choices have marginal effect without structural changes. Option 1 accurately paraphrases this as individual choices not being sufficient without systemic changes.
8Välj det ord som passar bäst: 'Hennes argumentation var _______ och övertygande — alla i rummet ändrade åsikt.' (Choose the word that fits best: 'Her argumentation was _______ and convincing — everyone in the room changed their opinion.')
A.välgrundad (well-founded/well-reasoned)
B.välvillig (benevolent/well-meaning)
C.välbekant (well-known/familiar)
D.välbehövlig (much-needed)
Explanation: 'Välgrundad' (well-founded) collocates directly with 'argumentation' — a well-reasoned argument is convincing. The result (everyone changing their opinion) confirms the argument was logically strong. 'Välgrundad argumentation' is a standard Swedish collocation.
9Lyssnartext (Listening text): Du hör ett radioprogram: 'Forskarna vid Karolinska institutet har genomfört en studie med över 10 000 deltagare. Resultaten tyder på att regelbunden motion minskar risken för depression med upp till 30 procent. Studien följde deltagarna under fem år.' (Researchers at the Karolinska Institute conducted a study with over 10,000 participants. Results suggest regular exercise reduces the risk of depression by up to 30 percent. The study followed participants for five years.) Hur länge pågick studien? (How long did the study last?)
A.Tre år (Three years)
B.Fem år (Five years)
C.Tio år (Ten years)
D.Det framgår inte (It is not stated)
Explanation: The text explicitly states 'Studien följde deltagarna under fem år' — the study followed participants for five years. This is a direct factual retrieval question.
10Välj rätt particip: 'Det _______ dokumentet hittades i arkivet.' (Choose the correct participle: 'The _______ document was found in the archive.')
A.försvinnande (disappearing — present participle)
B.försvunnet (disappeared — past participle neuter)
C.försvinna (to disappear — infinitive)
D.försvann (disappeared — past tense)
Explanation: 'Försvunnet' is the past participle (perfektparticip) of 'försvinna', inflected in neuter to agree with 'dokumentet' (ett-word). Past participles used as adjectives must agree in gender and number with the noun they modify. The sentence describes a document that had previously disappeared.

About the Swedex B2 Exam

The Swedex B2/C1 is Sweden's official Swedish language proficiency examination at the upper-intermediate to advanced level (CEFR B2–C1), administered by Folkuniversitetet. The exam was revised in 2022: results now show the level achieved in each skill (reading, listening, writing, speaking) as well as the overall level. The written section covers reading comprehension (lasforstaelse), listening comprehension (horforstaelse), vocabulary and grammar (ordkunskap/grammatik), and written production. The oral section (muntlig del) is conducted in pairs over approximately 25 minutes. A B2 outcome certifies that the candidate can understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity with native speakers, and produce clear and detailed text on a wide range of subjects. Swedex B2 is widely used by immigrants, students, and professionals to document Swedish language competence for employment, higher education, and citizenship purposes in Sweden.

Questions

50 scored questions

Time Limit

Written section: approximately 3 hours 45 minutes; oral section: approximately 25 minutes (in pairs).

Passing Score

Results reported per skill since 2022; B2 outcome awarded when candidate demonstrates upper-intermediate competence across all tested components.

Exam Fee

Typically SEK 2,000–3,000 per sitting (2026); contact your local Folkuniversitetet centre for exact fees. (Folkuniversitetet, Sweden's largest adult education organisation and the authority for Swedex Swedish language examinations.)

Swedex B2 Exam Content Outline

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Lasforstaelse (Reading)

B2 news articles, opinion texts and official documents — MCQ testing main idea, detail, and implicit meaning.

~25%

Horforstaelse (Listening)

Authentic B2 radio, interview and debate recordings — MCQ testing global and specific comprehension.

~25%

Ordkunskap och grammatik (Vocabulary and Grammar)

B2 grammar (s-passive, participles, conditionals, subordination) and formal vocabulary (register, collocations, idioms).

~25%

Skriftlig och muntlig produktion (Writing and Speaking)

Extended writing tasks and pair-based oral interaction at B2 level; not MCQ-testable.

How to Pass the Swedex B2 Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Results reported per skill since 2022; B2 outcome awarded when candidate demonstrates upper-intermediate competence across all tested components.
  • Exam length: 50 questions
  • Time limit: Written section: approximately 3 hours 45 minutes; oral section: approximately 25 minutes (in pairs).
  • Exam fee: Typically SEK 2,000–3,000 per sitting (2026); contact your local Folkuniversitetet centre for exact fees.

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Swedex B2 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Download the official Swedex B2/C1 modelltest (mock exam) from folkuniversitetet.se — it is the single most accurate resource for understanding text complexity, task types, and time pressure at this level. Practise under timed conditions.
2Master the BIFF rule for bisatser: in subordinate clauses, all adverbs (including 'inte', 'aldrig', 'alltid', 'fortfarande') come BEFORE the finite verb — the opposite of main clause order. This is one of the most common error sources in Swedex B2 grammar tasks.
3Practise s-passive and bli-passive distinctions: 'Rapporten publicerades' (s-passive, process) vs. 'Rapporten blev publicerad' (bli-passive, state change). Both appear in B2 texts and exam sentences.
4Read authentic Swedish media daily — Dagens Nyheter, SVT Nyheter, Sveriges Radio — focusing on opinion pieces, cultural commentary and science journalism. B2 reading texts are drawn from exactly this register.
5Build your B2 formal vocabulary through thematic lists: akademisk svenska (analys, uppfattning, vittnar om, genomgripande), civic Swedish (uppgörelse, rättsstat, behovsprovad), and environmental/social Swedish (trofisk kaskad, resiliens, nudging). These fields dominate B2 reading passages.
6For the oral section, practise the pair-discussion format: expressing and defending a nuanced opinion ('Jag ser det snarare som att...', 'En invandning mot det skulle vara...'), conceding a point ('Det stammer, men...'), and summarising ('Sammanfattningsvis verkar det som om...'). Examiners at B2 look for discourse management, not just grammatical accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Swedex B2 and who administers it?

Swedex B2/C1 is Sweden's official Swedish language proficiency examination at the upper-intermediate to advanced level (CEFR B2–C1), administered by Folkuniversitetet. Since 2022 the exam reports the level achieved per skill (reading, listening, writing, speaking) as well as an overall level. A B2 outcome confirms upper-intermediate Swedish proficiency, sufficient for most employment and higher education purposes in Sweden.

What changed in the Swedex format in 2022?

Since 2022, Swedex has been available in a revised format where the exam result shows the level achieved in each language skill (reading, listening, writing, speaking) as well as the overall level achieved in the examination, rather than a single pass/fail result. This makes the feedback more detailed and allows candidates to identify specific skill strengths and gaps.

How long is the Swedex B2/C1 exam?

The written section lasts approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes and covers reading comprehension, listening comprehension, vocabulary/grammar, and written production. The oral section is conducted in pairs and lasts approximately 25 minutes. The two sections are usually held on the same day or across two consecutive days, depending on the centre.

What grammar is tested in Swedex B2?

Key B2 grammar topics include the s-passive (passiveras, publicerades), present and past participles used as adjectives (en försvinnande chans; ett försvunnet dokument), the Swedish conditional (skulle + infinitive; past counterfactuals with hade + supine), word order in subordinate clauses (BIFF rule — adverbs before the finite verb), reflexive pronouns (sig vs. honom), and complex conjunctions and relative clauses (vars, där as relative adverb).

Is Swedex B2 accepted for Swedish residency or citizenship?

Swedex B2 can be used as documentation of Swedish language proficiency for various administrative and employment purposes. Requirements for permanent residency and citizenship applications vary; check with Migrationsverket (the Swedish Migration Agency) for current language documentation requirements, as specific accepted tests and levels may change.

Where can I take the Swedex B2/C1 exam?

Swedex examinations are offered at Folkuniversitetet centres throughout Sweden and at selected partner institutions abroad. The exam is offered multiple times per year; visit folkuniversitetet.se or contact your nearest Folkuniversitetet centre for the current exam calendar and registration. Mock exams (modelltester) for both the A2/B1 and B2/C1 levels are available for download on the official Swedex website.