Swedish for Beginners

01

Level 1

185 credits

What this level includes

Covered in this level

The Swedish alphabet including å, ä and ö, the two word accents that give Swedish its sing-song rhythm, core words for greetings, family, food and time, en and ett nouns, and the present tense ending -r, which stays the same for every person.
Suited to

Designed for readers starting Swedish with no previous knowledge. If you would like a gentle, unhurried introduction that explains the letters, the melody of the language and the first grammar rules in plain terms, this level offers exactly that starting point.
What you will be able to apply

You should be able to read Swedish words aloud with a sense of their rhythm, greet people, talk about your family and daily routine in simple sentences, and choose between en and ett for the most common nouns.

02

Level 2

385 credits

What this level includes

Covered in this level

Definite and plural noun endings, the verb-second rule in questions and statements that begin with time expressions, past and perfect tenses, adjective agreement, and placing inte correctly in subordinate clauses. Vocabulary for work, housing, shopping and weekends supports each topic.
Suited to

Suited to learners who know basic Swedish and want to apply it in real situations. This level is a sensible next step if you can form simple sentences but want to talk about the past, give reasons and understand longer written texts.
What you will be able to apply

You will be able to describe past events, express opinions, make adjectives agree with nouns, and keep the verb in second position even when a sentence starts with idag or sedan, which helps your Swedish sound more natural.

03

Level 3

685 credits

What this level includes

Covered in this level

The s-passive and bli-passive, particle verbs such as tycka om and hålla med, reflexive verbs, the future with ska and kommer att, relative clauses with som, and softening expressions typical of Swedish communication, including lagom and indirect ways of making requests.
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Intended for learners with steady Swedish who want to handle more complex topics. Choose this stage if you manage daily conversation but want greater precision with verb forms, idiomatic phrasing and the unwritten rules of Swedish politeness.
What you will be able to apply

By the end of this stage you should feel ready to read articles and longer texts, discuss opinions tactfully, use particle verbs with the right stress and meaning, and choose between passive forms to suit the situation.

04

Level 4

985 credits

What this level includes

Covered in this level

Stylistic register from casual to official Swedish, compound word formation, participle constructions, nuanced use of modal particles ju, väl and nog, idioms and fixed expressions, and differences between regional speech and standard written Swedish. Complex sample texts are examined closely.
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Written for confident users of Swedish who want to refine their style. If you already read, write and speak comfortably and now care about nuance, register and the subtle choices that make Swedish sound truly idiomatic, this level brings those threads together.
What you will be able to apply

You will be able to adapt your Swedish between formal writing and relaxed conversation, use modal particles to convey attitude, form and understand long compounds, and combine grammar and idiom with confident, natural command.

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