Learn Swedish with Katrin

Today we’re going to work on something that feels almost mythical for many learners of Swedish. The rolling R. For some people, this sound just happens. You might even have rolling R’s in your native language. For others, it feels completely impossible. Regardless, this episode is an introduction! You can download the transcript, vocabulary list (cheat sheet), and exercises on Patreon. https://www...

Today’s topic is something that can feel stressful, uncomfortable, and very vulnerable, especially in another language. We’re talking about going to the doctor. We’ll go through common phrases you might hear, things you might want to say, and how a doctor’s appointment in Sweden often sounds in real life. You can download the transcript, vocabulary list, and exercises on Patreon. https://www.patre...

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 that nothing is broken, it’s just inflamed due to o...

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 made with my mom: https://www.instagram.com/p/CuO...

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, vocabulary list (cheat sheet), and exercises on...

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), and exercises on Patreon. http...

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.com/slowswedish Browse all episodes here: https://s...

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 will use them all the time. You can download the tr...

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 transcript, vocabulary list, and exercises on Pat...

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 change the meaning of a word. Two words might look ve...

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 transcript, vocabulary list, and exercises on Patreon....

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 compare them to traditions in your own country. And...

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, in a way that doesn’t sound like school-book Swe...

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 download the transcript, vocabulary list, and exercises...

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 learning! 💛

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 learning! 💛

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.com/posts/100-svenska-och-128265017?source=storef...

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 learning! 💛

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, vocabulary list, and exercises on Patreon. https://w...

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 transcript, vocabulary list, and exercises on Patreon....

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 same way in other languages. You can download the tra...

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 Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/slowswedish/membe...

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, vocabulary list, and exercises on Patreon. https://www.pat...

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 write in Swedish regularly, perhaps daily or a few t...

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/slowswedish/membership Browse all episodes here: https:...