Learn Swedish

Tips for listening and speaking

Two people walking indoors. The man holds a notebook and wears a red jumper. The woman holds a phone and wears a grey top.

Language tip

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  1. Watch Swedish-language films or TV series with Swedish subtitles.
  2. Follow Swedish-speaking youtubers and influencers on social media.
  3. Watch a TV show and repeat words, phrases and expressions you hear. Imitate the tone of voice, expressions and gestures.
  4. Learn words by listening to music e.g. with the Lingoclipp app.
  5. Record important phrases on your phone for different situations, such as cafés, the library or at work. Then listen to the relevant phrase, for example before ordering coffee, and repeat it to the barista. When you have learned the phrases, record new ones.
  6. Play Alias, i.e. the game where you explain words. Look at a picture and explain the word in Swedish. You are not allowed to say the word itself or a part of it. The other person guesses what the word is.
  7. Ask your colleagues to speak Swedish with you every day for 5 to 10 minutes in the break room. You can also try chatting with AI!
  8. Always ask about any words you don’t understand: “Ursäkta, vad betyder ‘julgubben?"
  9. Ask Swedish-speaking people to use Swedish with you: “Ursäkta, jag skulle vilja lära mig svenska, kan du tala lite långsammare, tack.”
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