Learn Swedish

Want to learn Swedish and feel more at home in Sweden? Whether you’re a complete beginner or brushing up your skills, we cover language courses, tips, apps, and everyday Swedish that helps you connect with locals and thrive in your new life here.

CSN: How do I apply for student allowance in Sweden?

Student allowance in Sweden is an important part of higher education. Did you know that Swedes are paid to study in Sweden? And did you know that you might be too?

Where to study Swedish?

SVA

SVA is a continuation of SFI, and the content in the three last courses is equivalent to the Swedish students learn in high school. Its main aim is to make you applicable for higher studies in Sweden.

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At a Swedish university

Can you study Swedish at university level even if you are not a university student? Actually yes. Find out how!

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SIFA - SFX for upper education

SIFA are intensive Swedish courses for foreign born academics and professionals.

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Learn by yourself

Learning Swedish by yourself – is it possible? We say … to a certain extent. 

Private options

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Want to learn Swedish but want don't want to deal with schedules and fixed class times? Take ELANS digital course whenever, wherever.

High-quality Swedish lessons over Skype, customized to your unique needs and flexible concerning time and place.

One-to-one language tuition and cultural training for individuals, and flexible solutions for companies.

Swedish learning tools

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How to learn Swedish

Learning a language is a long process and requires hard work. This is why you should try to turn your learning processes into a stimulating experience, where you adapt your way of learning to your way of being.

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The ultimate tool guide to learn Swedish

What’s the best way to learn Swedish? A valid question since there are so many options available that sometimes can be overwhelming to know where to start.

Learning Swedish: our readers' personal stories

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What I did to learn Swedish

Learning an entirely new language is always an interesting and slightly daunting task. And let’s face it, for most of us Newbies, we didn’t find ourselves hearing much Swedish before coming here.

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To Learn Swedish Or Not To Learn Swedish

Learn Swedish or not? In the first few weeks that I lived in Stockholm, I started every conversation the same way: with a perplexed look while uttering the phrase I’m sorry, I don’t speak Swedish.

Swedish grammar

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Understanding -S passiv

Most verbs in Swedish end with a -r in present tense and -de in simple past as you probably know already, but sometimes there is an “mysterious s”.

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Learn 5 basic Swedish words

If you are a total beginner to the Swedish language, learning some keywords can help you in daily situations – even if you don’t interact much with Swedes. Learn 5 basic Swedish words!