Swedish for the almost beginner

14 Episodes
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By: Mikael Nils Lind

A language learning podcast aimed at people with some basic background in Swedish who want to practise in listening to conversations and learning new words and phrases.

14. Lena grabs a "fika" with Claes
#14
Today at 2:15 PM

In this episode, Lena meets up with her old friend Claes. But why does she feel a bit nervous before meeting him?


13. A Walk In the Park
#13
02/13/2026

Lena goes for a walk in the park when she gets an unexpected phonecall.


12. Recap of Episodes 6-11
#12
01/30/2026

An improvised episode with a recap of important words and phrases from episodes 6-11.1


11. Meeting Up For a Fika
#11
01/20/2026

Erik and Romina meet up after the New Year's Party to share a fika together.


10. New Year's Eve Party
#10
12/26/2025

Erik and Lena decide to meet up at a party for New Year's Eve.


9. Celebrate a Swedish Christmas
#9
12/15/2025

Emma and Johan discuss what they want to do during Christmas.


8. Friends and Parties
#8
11/28/2025

Erik and Lena talk about sleep, friends, and parties.


7. What Kind of Food Do You Like?
#7
11/06/2025

Emma and Johan discuss how they like to have their pizzas. Learn the verbs tro, tycka, and gilla.


6. Talking about art and artists
#6
09/05/2025

Emma and Johan discuss Swedish art and artists.


5. Episode 1-4 recap
#5
03/24/2025

A recap of some important words and phrases from episodes 1-4, with some basic grammar.


4. Talking About Nature
#4
03/19/2025

A conversation about what to enjoy out in nature in Sweden.


3. Sweden's Biggest Cities
#3
03/07/2025

Here, we listen to a conversation about Sweden's three biggest cities. Which one is the best? Our fictional characters Emma and Johan discuss...


2. A Conversation About Books and Series
#2
03/07/2025

In this episode, two people discuss their taste in books and TV-series. There, you will learn some simple words and phrases to use when you want to talk about what you enjoy or disklike.


1. Greetings and Goodbyes in Swedish
#1
03/06/2025

The first episode of the podcast Swedish for the Almost Beginner. Here, you will learn basic phrases and words used when meeting people, that is, simple greetings and goodbyes, as well as some simple conversational language.

Music jingle by Mikael Lind.