Learn Swedish with Katrin

Epizodes

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  80. Can You Keep Up? 13.09.2026 14min

  It’s time for Quiz Week 4! This week, there are no explanations... just Swedish! Listen to the story about Sara helping her friend Emma move to a new apartment and see how much you can understand. Can you follow what’s happening? And how many of the little details can you catch? Don’t worry if you don’t understand every single word, these quiz episodes are meant to be a little challenging! Download the free quiz and find more Learn Swedish episodes here: Learn Swedish Library
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  79. Reflexive Verbs 06.09.2026 16min

  Reflexive verbs are everywhere in Swedish. Att känna sig, att skynda sig, att bestämma sig, att lära sig… But when should you use mig, dig, sig, oss or er? In this episode, we’ll go through how Swedish reflexive verbs work, some of the most common verbs you need to learn, and mistakes to avoid... like ska ni gifta sig? You’ll also learn how a reflexive pronoun can completely change the meaning of a sentence, as in hon lär henne svenska vs. hon lär sig svenska. Study materials and exerci...
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  78. Polite Phrases (That Aren’t Stiff) 30.08.2026 21min

  Idag ska vi prata om artighet. Today, we are going to talk about politeness! How do you ask for something politely? How do you say please? What is the difference between ursäkta and förlåt? And how polite do you actually need to be? ‘Cause I have noticed something among people who learn Swedish: you are often way too polite. Or… perhaps polite is the wrong word to use. You’re just very very formal. And I think that’s SFI’s and DuoLingo’s fault. I think they teach very formal language, which m...
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  77. Verb + Att + Verb 23.08.2026 14min

  Den här veckan ska vi prata om verb + att + verb. This week, we are going to talk about verb + att + verb. We use this structure in sentences like Jag gillar att läsa, I like to read, and Jag glömde att köpa mjölk, I forgot to buy milk. If you want to start speaking Swedish, join us on Discord by signing up for Speak Swedish with Katrin on Patreon. This is the perfect setting to start producing Swedish sentences out loud! Your Learn Swedish (and Slow Swedish) subscription is included: https:/...
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  76. In the Wild: Emergencies 16.08.2026 25min

  Today's topic is one that we all hope we'll never have to use. But if the situation ever does happen, knowing just a few key phrases can make a huge difference. We're talking about emergencies and calling 112, Sweden's emergency number. Of course, emergency operators in Sweden speak English as well. But for the sake of the episode, let's assume you need to speak Swedish. If you want to start speaking Swedish, join us on Discord by signing up for Speak Swedish with Katrin on Patreon. This is t...
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  75. How to Explain Things In a Simple Way 09.08.2026 25min

  Explaining things in a new language can sometimes feel like “the final boss.” A challenge that requires a huge vocabulary and loads of little words to connect one idea with another. Sure, you might be missing the very specific vocabulary for your job, hobby, or something else you’re trying to explain. But in this week’s episode, I’m going to teach you the recurring vocabulary that can be used in all explanations! If you want to start speaking Swedish, join us on Discord by signing up for Spea...
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  74. When You Can’t Think of a Word 02.08.2026 14min

  In this week’s episode, we’re going to talk about something that happens to every single language learner… You’re speaking Swedish. You’re in the middle of a sentence. Everything is going well. And then suddenly… your brain just stops. What can you say to buy some time? What can you say when you don't know the word? Let's find out! If you want to start speaking Swedish, join us on Discord by signing up for Speak Swedish with Katrin on Patreon. This is the perfect setting to start producing Sw...
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  73. Summer in Swedish: Looking back 26.07.2026 12min

  🌸 This summer, we are going to focus on writing, or journaling if you will. Once a week, on Sundays perhaps, I want to encourage you to sit down and do these journaling exercises in Swedish. 🌸 Today, we’re going to reflect a little on the summer that has passed. What happened? How did it feel? What do you remember? What was good, difficult, relaxing, fun, disappointing, or unexpected? If you want to start speaking Swedish, join us on Discord by signing up for Speak Swedish with Katrin on Patr...
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  72. Summer in Swedish: Something I didn’t like 19.07.2026 13min

  🌸 This summer, we are going to focus on writing, or journaling if you will. Once a week, on Sundays perhaps, I want to encourage you to sit down and do these journaling exercises in Swedish. 🌸 So far, we’ve talked about future plans, small summer moments, and special places. But today, we’re going to do something a little different. We’re going to talk about something you didn’t like. If you want to start speaking Swedish, join us on Discord by signing up for Speak Swedish with Katrin on Patr...
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  71. Summer in Swedish: A Smultronställe 12.07.2026 14min

  🌸 This summer, we are going to focus on writing, or journaling if you will. Once a week, on Sundays perhaps, I want to encourage you to sit down and do these journaling exercises in Swedish. 🌸 Today, I want to know all about your "smultronställe". A special place that makes you feel at peace, that you love returning to again and again. If you want to start speaking Swedish, join us on Discord by signing up for Speak Swedish with Katrin on Patreon. This is the perfect setting to start producin...
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  70. Summer in Swedish: One small moment 05.07.2026 10min

  🌸 This summer, we are going to focus on writing, or journaling if you will. Once a week, on Sundays perhaps, I want to encourage you to sit down and do these journaling exercises in Swedish. 🌸 Today, we’re going to look at the past. We’re going to talk about one small moment from your summer so far. If you want to start speaking Swedish, join us on Discord by signing up for Speak Swedish with Katrin on Patreon. This is the perfect setting to start producing Swedish sentences out loud! Your Le...
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  69. Summer in Swedish: This is my summer 28.06.2026 10min

  🌸 This summer, we are going to focus on writing, or journaling if you will. Once a week, on Sundays perhaps, I want to encourage you to sit down and do these journaling exercises in Swedish. 🌸 Today we’re going to talk about your upcoming summer. Not what you have done, but what you are going to do. If you want to start speaking Swedish, join us on Discord by signing up for Speak Swedish with Katrin on Patreon. This is the perfect setting to start producing Swedish sentences out loud! Your Le...
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  68. Agree and Disagree 21.06.2026 21min

  In episode 48, you learned the difference between tror, tycker and tänker, and how to share your opinion on things. Today, you’ll learn how to strongly agree and disagree, and softly agree and disagree with things other people say. If you want to start speaking Swedish, join us on Discord by signing up for Speak Swedish with Katrin on Patreon. This is the perfect setting to start producing Swedish sentences out loud! Your Learn Swedish (and Slow Swedish) subscription is included: https://www....
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  67. How Are You Feeling? Part 2 14.06.2026 13min

  In episode 19, I introduced you to Swedish emotions. We talked about how to describe feelings and health. In this episode, we’re going to take it one step further. We’re going to focus on three important things: Prepositions with emotionsThe difference between jag är and jag känner migHow to make feelings stronger or softerIf you want to start speaking Swedish, join us on Discord by signing up for Speak Swedish with Katrin on Patreon. This is the perfect setting to start producing Swedish sen...
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  66. How to Tell a Story 07.06.2026 20min

  Being able to talk about something that has happened in the past and explain it clearly is a great skill to have. It’s easy to feel stuck when you don’t know how to weave things together and express what happened, when, with whom, why, and how it felt. Sometimes, you even get stuck when trying to START the story! Let’s fix that today. If you want to start speaking Swedish, join us on Discord by signing up for Speak Swedish with Katrin on Patreon. This is the perfect setting to start producing...
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  65. Comparing Things 31.05.2026 22min

  Knowing how to relate things to each other and compare things is super important in order to feel comfortable speaking Swedish. We use these kinds of words more often than you might think! If you want to start speaking Swedish, join us on Discord by signing up for Speak Swedish with Katrin on Patreon. This is the perfect setting to start producing Swedish sentences out loud! Your Learn Swedish (and Slow Swedish) subscription is included: https://www.patreon.com/slowswedish/membership Browse a...
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  64. Guess the Movie! 24.05.2026 16min

  This week, we are going to play a little game to learn some new vocabulary and challenge your Swedish comprehension. Du ska gissa vilken film jag beskriver. You are going to guess what movie I’m describing… in Swedish! I will be describing different movies that I think a lot of people have seen. If you haven’t seen the movie, it’ll of course be difficult. But you can still learn some new words along the way! The correct answers will be posted in a few days! 😎 Join us on Patreon to unlock all ...
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  63. Nej, inte, ingen, inget, inga, aldrig 17.05.2026 12min

  A few weeks ago we talked about “inte” and where to place it in a sentence. Today we’re talking about all the different ways to say no, not, nothing, and never in Swedish. If you want to start speaking Swedish, join us on Discord by signing up for Speak Swedish with Katrin on Patreon. This is the perfect setting to start producing Swedish sentences out loud! Your Learn Swedish (and Slow Swedish) subscription is included: https://www.patreon.com/slowswedish/membership Browse all episodes here:...
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  62. Complaining and Struggles 10.05.2026 25min

  Today we’re going to do something very important. Vi ska klaga. We’re going to complain… in Swedish. Not in a dramatic way, but the kind of complaining you hear all the time. Every day. When something is annoying, when you’re tired, when things don’t work the way they should. This is extremely useful, because this is how people actually talk in real life. And honestly, how a lot of people connect and socialize! For better and worse. If you want to start speaking Swedish, join us on Discord by...
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  61. Swedish Politeness and Soft No's 03.05.2026 23min

  This week, we’re diving into a cultural phenomenon that confuses and frustrates some people from other parts of the world. At least when it comes time to interact with Swedes and perhaps try to make plans with them. We are talking about Swedish politeness and what we call “soft no’s”. You might have heard people say that Swedes are hard to read, unclear, or even a bit fake. That we don’t say what we mean. I don’t really agree with that, to be honest. If you want to start speaking Swedish, joi...