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If you're trying to think your way into learning Swedish, you're doing it wrong. Learn Swedish like you did English: by hearing a huge amount of it. (With at least a vague idea of what it means!) Thousands of Swedish Phrases, along with the English translations, presented directly to your brain: from practical to philosophical to flirting. Just phrases, no filler! Go way beyond the Swedish language basics to not just communicate, but actually become an interesting person in Swedish. As an au ...
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Learn Swedish with Free Podcasts Whether you are student or a seasoned speaker, our lessons offer something for everyone. We incorporate culture and current issues into each episode to give the most informative, both linguistically and culturally, podcasts possible. For those of you with just the plane ride to prepare, check our survival phrase series at SwedishPod101.com. One of these phrases just might turn your trip into the best one ever!
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Join Katrin and dive into the absolute basics of the Swedish language! If you're into stiff teaching, heavy on the grammar, and outdated language and examples, this podcast is not for you. Katrin offers a fun, relaxed way of learning modern Swedish, the way Swedes actually speak. To access study materials, such as transcripts, vocabulary lists, and exercises, join Katrin on Patreon for only $10 per month: https://www.patreon.com/slowswedish
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Hello my favorite students! I hope you’re doing well today. As some of you might know, I have been struggling with a wrist injury for a year now and it has not been getting better. I have tried and tried and tried to rest while still posting episodes each week. A combo that has not been ideal. Now that I have more or less confirmed with my doctor t…
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Today, we’re going to talk about something that every Swedish learner needs to understand: position and placement verbs. These position and placement verbs describe not just where something is, but how it’s there. Swedish doesn’t just say the book is on the table. We want to say whether the book is lying, standing, sitting, or hanging. The video I …
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Today, you will listen to a little short story in Swedish. The story is called En höstdag i stugan, which means An autumn day in the cabin. It is a calm story about being in nature, enjoying the quiet, and thinking about someone you have lost. The language is not too difficult, but it might include a few new words. You can download the transcript, …
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Today’s episode is about nouns. More specifically, how Swedish nouns change depending on how you use them. This is something that confuses a lot of learners, because in English you usually just say "cat" or "the cat". It is the same form. But in Swedish, the word changes a little bit. You can download the transcript, vocabulary list (cheat sheet), …
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We have arrived at our second quiz week! So in this week’s podcast episode, I will speak in Swedish, using vocabulary you have learned these past 20 weeks. I have made this week’s Patreon content free for all of you to download, so even if you’re not a member yet, you can quiz yourself and see how much you know! Quiz yourself: https://www.patreon.c…
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Today we are going to talk about something super practical: how to say days, dates, and months in Swedish. You need these words all the time: to talk about birthdays, meetings, holidays, or just what you are doing this week. And I know… it can sound a little boring to just memorize a list of days and months. But trust me, once you know these, you w…
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Fall is officially here and I think it’s about time you learn some fall vocabulary. But instead of just going through new words, I thought I’d challenge you a little extra. Welcome to your very first Swedish Story episode! Yep, you heard me. Today, you are getting a short story in Swedish, packed with must-know fall vocabulary. You can download the…
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This week, we’re continuing the pronunciation theme from last week. This episode is about something that might sound a little boring at first… but I promise it’s super important if you want to sound natural in Swedish. We’re going to talk about the Swedish alphabet and especially about long and short vowels. Long and short vowels can completely cha…
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This week’s episode is a masterclass in pronunciation! And it’s one of my favorite topics to teach. We are going to dive into the unique R-combinations in the Swedish language! When the letter R comes before certain consonants, the sound changes completely (in most parts of the country). These are called retroflex sounds. You can download the trans…
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This week's episode is about Swedish traditions and holidays. And don’t worry… this is NOT going to be a dry lecture where I list dates and food. I can’t imagine anything more boring. Instead, I’ll give you the Swedish words and phrases you need to talk about traditions. You’ll learn how to say if you celebrate them, if you don’t, and how to compar…
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Whatever the situation, meeting someone new is a perfect opportunity to practice your Swedish. But if you don’t feel comfortable using the standard small-talk phrases, it can feel awkward and not very flowey, right? In this episode, we’ll talk about how to introduce yourself, how to ask about the other person, and how to keep the conversation going…
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In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about something very personal: your childhood. We’ll go through how to talk about your memories, what you liked and didn’t like as a kid, your family, your hobbies, and where you grew up, all in Swedish. We’ll also take a look at the past tense, so you can describe what life was like back then. You can downlo…
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Welcome to the final summer episode of the year! ☀️ This summer we are diving into some less traditional topics on the podcast. Last up: How to gossip in Swedish. You can download the transcript, vocabulary list, and exercises on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/slowswedish/membership Browse all episodes here: https://slowswedish.com/ Happy learnin…
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Welcome to the third summer episode of the year! ☀️ This summer we are diving into some less traditional topics on the podcast. Next up: How to chat and text in Swedish. You can download the transcript, vocabulary list, and exercises on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/slowswedish/membership Browse all episodes here: https://slowswedish.com/ Happy …
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Welcome to the second summer episode of the year! ☀️ This summer we are diving into some less traditional topics on the podcast. Next up: How to swear in Swedish. You can download the transcript, vocabulary list, and exercises on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/slowswedish/membership 100 Swedish Curse Words and How to Use Them: https://www.patreon…
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Welcome to the first summer episode of the year! ☀️ This summer we are diving into some less traditional topics on the podcast. First up: How to flirt in Swedish. You can download the transcript, vocabulary list, and exercises on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/slowswedish/membership Browse all episodes here: https://slowswedish.com/ Happy learnin…
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Today we’re diving into a topic that almost everyone has something to say about, school. Whether you loved school or hated it, you probably spent a big part of your life there. So in this episode, we’ll go through how to talk about school, studying, subjects, homework, grades, and classroom situations in Swedish. You can download the transcript, vo…
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Today’s episode is all about clothing, your wardrobe, how to talk about what you’re wearing, and all the fun vocabulary around shopping, style, fabrics, and describing clothes in Swedish. You’ll also get some useful phrases to express your taste, describe other people’s outfits, and even complain about uncomfortable pants. You can download the tran…
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If you’ve ever felt like you almost understand a Swedish word but can’t quite find an English equivalent, this episode is for you. This week, we’re going to explore some uniquely Swedish words that are difficult to translate directly into English. These words often capture feelings, states of mind, or ways of being that don’t quite exist in the sam…
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Today we’re talking about animals, nature, and pets. And as a little grammar bonus, I’ll introduce you to how we talk about things that happened in the past tense in Swedish. This is known as imperfekt or preteritum, I went, I ate, we swam, we flew. You know what I’m talking about. You can download the transcript, vocabulary list, and exercises on …
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Today’s topic is working out… or sports I guess! You’ll learn useful words and phrases to talk about moving your body (or not), different types of workouts, and how you feel afterwards. And we’ll also go through an important grammar rule: how to place the word inte in a sentence. That little word is sneaky! You can download the transcript, vocabula…
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There are many ways of studying Swedish on your own. And studies show that a varied approach is often the best. You want to listen, read, write, speak, study vocabulary, teach others, use multiple senses, and most importantly: use retrieval practice. Today’s episode is going to focus on creating a journaling practice in Swedish. A way for you to wr…
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The first weeks of the podcast we talked about En and Ett, and the fact that adjectives change depending on the noun’s gender. This week, we are going to repeat some of the adjective you learned in those early episodes, and learn some new ones. You can download the transcript, vocabulary list, and exercises on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/slows…
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In this week's episode of Swedish in the Wild, we’re outside. Out and about. You’re in a new city or a new part of town and you need to figure out how to get somewhere! You can download the transcript, vocabulary list, and exercises on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/slowswedish/membership Browse all episodes here: https://slowswedish.com/ Happy l…
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Hej alla! It's finally time for a little quiz to see how far you've come in the first 20 weeks of this podcast. I'm sure you will be able to keep up just fine. To test your Swedish skills, download and complete the Quiz document while listening to the episode. Then correct your quiz using the Key document. Thank you for listening to these 20 weeks!…
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Hur mår du idag? How are you today? That is a question you will learn to both ask and answer in this week’s episode. We are going to cover the most common feelings, both when it comes to emotions and health. You can download the transcript, vocabulary list, and exercises on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/slowswedish/membership Browse all episodes…
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I hope you’re not hungry while listening to this, because today we are talking about food, food, food, and more food. And some drinks as well. Mat och dryck! I’m not going to lie, I’m pretty hungry right now. So we’ll see how this goes... You can download the transcript, vocabulary list, and exercises on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/slowswedish…
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When learning a new language, idiomatic expressions can be equally fun and confusing. What in the world do they mean?? I love idiomatic expressions, but I'm not a huge fan of teaching them just for the shock factor or "lolz". So this week, I will only be teaching you expressions that are commonly used in Sweden in 2025. No old-timey stuff that soun…
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Welcome to my crib, dear listeners! This week, you will learn new vocabulary about homes, rooms, and furniture. I will take you through my house and describe what the rooms look like. I would love to hear you describe a room in your home as well. Feel free to share in the comments on Patreon! You can download the transcript, vocabulary list, and ex…
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Prepositions can be tricky when learning a new language. Most of them have equivalents, but they aren’t necessarily used in the same way in everyday life. In this week’s episode we are going to talk about positions. Where something is at in relation to something else! You can download the transcript, vocabulary list, and exercises on Patreon. https…
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When learning a new language, mastering verbs is one of the most crucial steps. Verbs are the backbone of communication, allowing us to express actions, emotions, and intentions. Without a solid grasp of verbs, constructing sentences becomes difficult, and conversations can feel limiting. So this week, I want to introduce you to 15 of our most comm…
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Telling time can be a little tricky in a new language. Especially when it differs from your native language. This week, you will learn how to tell time in Swedish. You'll notice that there are multiple ways of saying what time it is since we both use 12- and 24-hour clocks. But that just means your chances of getting it right increases, right? ;) Y…
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This week, we're bringing back Swedish in the wild as we visit a Swedish grocery store. I will help you navigate traditional shopping, deli counters, self-scanning, check-outs, and unexpected situations that might pop up. Have you ever had a tricky situation at a grocery store in Sweden? Share in the comments on Patreon. You can also download the t…
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This week, we have our very first guest on the podcast! I'm talking to Martha Moore who moved to Sweden with her family from the US five years ago. We talk about stereotypes, culture, Swedish habits, learning Swedish and so much more. You can find Martha on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/primaryparadise/ Join us on Patreon to access all …
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I have been receiving a lot of similar questions on Patreon in the past 1-2 weeks, so that confirms that you guys are ready for today’s lesson! The topic we are going to discuss today is inverted word order. This is also sometimes called the “V2-rule”. And it’s not at all as complicated or intimidating as it might sound. It’s just a tiny change in …
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