Swedish for the Almost Beginner

Episodes

• 1. Greetings and Goodbyes in Swedish 06.03.2025 9m

  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.
• 2. A Conversation About Books and Series 07.03.2025 10m

  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.
• 3. Sweden's Biggest Cities 07.03.2025 11m

  Here, we listen to a conversation about Sweden's three biggest cities. Which one is the best? Our fictional characters Emma and Johan discuss...
• 4. Talking About Nature 19.03.2025 11m

  A conversation about what to enjoy out in nature in Sweden.
• 5. Episode 1-4 recap 24.03.2025 13m

  A recap of some important words and phrases from episodes 1-4, with some basic grammar.
• 6. Talking about art and artists 05.09.2025 9m

  Emma and Johan discuss Swedish art and artists.
• 7. What Kind of Food Do You Like? 06.11.2025 9m

  Emma and Johan discuss how they like to have their pizzas. Learn the verbs tro, tycka, and gilla.
• 8. Friends and Parties 28.11.2025 9m

  Erik and Lena talk about sleep, friends, and parties.
• 9. Celebrate a Swedish Christmas 15.12.2025 8m

  Emma and Johan discuss what they want to do during Christmas.
• 10. New Year's Eve Party 26.12.2025 9m

  Erik and Lena decide to meet up at a party for New Year's Eve.
• 11. Meeting Up For a Fika 20.01.2026 8m

  Erik and Romina meet up after the New Year's Party to share a fika together.
• 12. Recap of Episodes 6-11 30.01.2026 9m

  An improvised episode with a recap of important words and phrases from episodes 6-11.1
• 13. A Walk In the Park 13.02.2026 9m

  Lena goes for a walk in the park when she gets an unexpected phonecall.
• 14. Lena grabs a "fika" with Claes 25.02.2026 10m

  In this episode, Lena meets up with her old friend Claes. But why does she feel a bit nervous before meeting him?
• 15. Johan has some juicy gossip! 06.03.2026 9m

  Emma and Johan meet up at a sushi restaurant. There, Johan tells the latest gossip from his workplace.Important words:skvaller - gossipbeställa - to orderspricka - to burststilig - handsome
• 16. Lena and Erik discuss dates and relationships 22.03.2026 9m

  Is Lena going to meet Claes again? And how about Erik and Romina? Check out this episode to hear the latest gossip in Sweden. :)