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ABF V\u00e4st in English<\/span><\/h1>\n\n

\n Learning together in ten municipalities in western Sweden \u2013 study circles, courses and cultural events.\n <\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \"\"<\/picture>\n \n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Welcome to ABF V\u00e4st<\/h2>\n

ABF V\u00e4st is a study association (studief\u00f6rbund<\/em>) with roots in the Swedish labour movement. We offer study circles, courses, lectures and cultural events in ten municipalities: Ale, Gothenburg (G\u00f6teborg), Kung\u00e4lv, Lerum, M\u00f6lndal, Orust, Partille, Stenungsund, Tj\u00f6rn and \u00d6cker\u00f6. We are not affiliated with any political party.<\/p>\n

Most of our website and course catalogue is in Swedish. This page gives a short overview \u2013 you are always welcome to contact us in English.<\/p>\n

Start a study circle<\/h2>\n

A study circle is a small group that meets regularly to learn something together. You choose the subject yourselves. A circle has at least three and at most 20 participants, including the leader, and participants must turn 13 during the year. The circle meets at least three times, for at least nine study hours in total (one study hour is 45 minutes). Circles can also meet online, as long as everyone takes part at the same time.<\/p>\n

We help you plan the circle and can support you with study materials, premises and leader training. Some subjects are outside what we can offer, for example sports and exercise, games and religious practice. Email cirkel.095@abf.se<\/a> or read more in Swedish: Starta egen cirkel<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Courses<\/h2>\n

At J\u00e4rntorget in Gothenburg we offer around 170 courses and lectures every term, for example in art, ceramics, crafts, languages, music and society. There are also courses in the surrounding municipalities and pop-up courses in different parts of Gothenburg. Find a course<\/a> (in Swedish).<\/p>\n

Free activities<\/h2>\n