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Learn Swedish with Katrin

Join Katrin and dive into the absolute basics of the Swedish language! If you"re into stiff teaching, heavy on the grammar, and outdated language and examples, this podcast is not for you. Katrin offers a fun, relaxed way of learning modern Swedish, the way Swedes actually speak.To access study materials, such as transcripts, vocabulary lists, and exercises, join Katrin on Patreon for only $10 per month: https://www.patreon.com/slowswedish

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83. Till, för, åt

Learn Swedish with Katrin ·

2026/10/03

Till dig, för dig or åt dig? In English, all three can sometimes be translated as “for you”, but in Swedish they mean different things. In this episode, we’ll look at the difference between these three phrases using lots of everyday examples. We’ll also compare sentences like Jag köpte en present till dig and Jag köpte en present åt dig to see how one little word can completely change the meaning. Study materials and exercises: Learn Swedish Library

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82. Swedish Adverbs

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2026/09/26

Adverbs are everywhere in Swedish. They tell us how, when, where or how often something happens: snabbt, ofta, imorgon, hemma, gärna… In this episode, we’ll learn some of the most common Swedish adverbs and look at how many adverbs are formed from adjectives. Why does snabb become snabbt, while words like ofta, aldrig and gärna have completely different forms? We’ll also look at where adverbs go in a Swedish sentence and revisit the V2 rule. Why do we say Jag tränar ofta but Ibla...

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20:35

81. Fruit and Vegetables

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2026/09/19

Fruits and vegetables are some of the most useful everyday words you can learn in Swedish. Äpple, banan, jordgubbe, morot, gurka, lök… but what happens when you want to talk about more than one? In this episode, we’ll learn some of the most common fruits and vegetables in Swedish, along with useful words for describing them, like mogen, omogen, färsk, saftig and rutten. We’ll also look at some common plural forms and the difference between mycket and många. Why do we say många äpplen bu...

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14:09

80. Can You Keep Up?

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2026/09/12

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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16:57

79. Reflexive Verbs

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2026/09/05

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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21:36

78. Polite Phrases (That Aren’t Stiff)

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2026/08/29

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

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2026/08/22

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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25:12

76. In the Wild: Emergencies

Learn Swedish with Katrin ·

2026/08/15

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

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2026/08/08

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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14:29

74. When You Can’t Think of a Word

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2026/08/01

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

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2026/07/25

🌸 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

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72. Summer in Swedish: Something I didn’t like

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2026/07/18

🌸 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

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14:08

71. Summer in Swedish: A Smultronställe

Learn Swedish with Katrin ·

2026/07/11

🌸 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

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70. Summer in Swedish: One small moment

Learn Swedish with Katrin ·

2026/07/04

🌸 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

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69. Summer in Swedish: This is my summer

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2026/06/27

🌸 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

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21:18

68. Agree and Disagree

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2026/06/20

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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13:27

67. How Are You Feeling? Part 2

Learn Swedish with Katrin ·

2026/06/13

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

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2026/06/06

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

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2026/05/30

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!

Learn Swedish with Katrin ·

2026/05/23

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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