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Every day small talk in Swedish

A video series helps you understand and use spoken Finland-Swedish. In the series, you’ll hear dialogues about everyday topics—small talk that’s common in workplace break rooms and on walks with the dog.
Two people are standing outside near some greenery, one in a pink top and the other in a patterned white top.
Photo: Rainer Paananen. All rights reserved.

The videos are coming in 2026.

You must be Maria! 

Anna meets a new colleague in the break room. They introduce themselves and make small talk about work.

I’m looking forward to working with you! 

Emma is new at work. At the first meeting, she introduces herself to her colleagues.

Har du varit på språkcafé förut? Have you been to a language café before?

Emma and Sanna meet at a language café and get to know each other.

Would you like to come along? 

Emma and Sanna plan to have lunch together after the language café.

Salmon soup for me, please! 

Emma and Sanna order lunch.

How are you doing? 

Two friends meet on the street and make small talk.

Nice weather today! 

Neighbors meet in the stairwell and exchange a few words.

What a cute dog you have! 

Two dog owners meet on the street and talk about their dogs.

Can we say hi? 

Two dog owners let their dogs greet each other.

Did you make a new friend? 

The dogs Tessa and Bonita meet each other, and their owners make small talk.

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