Learn Swedish with Katrin
Episodes
60. Can You Keep Up? [QUIZ 3]
25 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We have arrived at our third quiz week! So in this week’s podcast episode, I will speak in Swedish, using vocabulary you have learned these past 20 ...
59. How to Keep a Conversation Going in Swedish
18 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Silence is normal when practicing your new language. Because you won't be able to think of all the words you know at lightning speed!The good new...
58. Swedish Sounds and Reactions
11 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I want to share with you some sounds that Swedes make during a conversation. It’s so interesting that different languages have different ...
57. Words That Make You Sound More Swedish
04 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today, you’ll learn how to sound more Swedish! This topic is honestly a bit hard to explain sometimes… but once you hear it, you start noticing it...
56. Mig, dig, oss, henne, dem!
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re going to talk about something very simple. I’m pretty sure all your native languages have these words as well. You just have to learn ...
55. Modal Verbs (Can, Will, Should, Must)
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, you will learn something that will make your Swedish a bit more flexible!Modal verbs are small verbs that work together with another verb t...
54. A Short Story
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today, you will listen to a little short story in Swedish. The story is called En borttappad plånbok, which means A lost wallet.It is a simple story ...
53. Preteritum (hade) vs. Perfekt (har haft)
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re stepping into something that feels small in theory… but can quietly cause a lot of doubt when you speak.Preteritum vs. Perfekt, which ...
52. Where to Place "Inte"
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, we talked about forming longer sentences in Swedish. We dipped our toe in "inte" and its placements. This week, we are diving dee...
51. How to Form Longer Sentences
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re going to talk about långa meningar, long sentences in Swedish. Or perhaps not LOOONG long, but longer than we have been working on so ...
50. I Answer Your Questions (Slow Swedish Crossover)
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we are mixing it up a little. You guys asked me some questions about Sweden, Swedish, and my life and I will be answering them.First, you’...
49. When: I, om, för ... sen?
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Idag ska vi prata om tid. Today, we are going to talk about time. And not time in a deep, philosophical way. And not what time it is. More like… ver...
48. To Think: Tror, tycker, tänker
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Idag ska vi prata om tre små ord som skapar mycket förvirring. Three tiny words. Huge confusion.We are talking about tror, tycker and tänker.So, th...
47. Ska vs. Kommer att
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Both ska and kommer att are used to talk about the future. So if you use one when the other one would be more natural, people will still understand yo...
46. Learn Swedish from Social Media Posts
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As you guys know, I think it’s equally important to learn formal language and casual slang language. Because if you only learn the formal stuff, soc...
45. How to Roll Your R's
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 happe...
44. Swedish in the Wild: Doctor's Appointment
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s topic is something that can feel stressful, uncomfortable, and very vulnerable, especially in another language. We’re talking about going ...
Info: Taking a break ❤️🩹
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
43. Position Verbs 101
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re going to talk about something that every Swedish learner needs to understand: position and placement verbs.These position and placement...
42. A Short Story
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ca...
41. How Nouns Change
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
40. Can You Keep Up? [QUIZ 2]
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
39. Days, Dates, and Months
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
38. Swedish Story: Cozy Fall Vocabulary
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 cha...
37. Long and Short Vowels Part 2
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
36. How to Pronounce R-Combinations in Swedish
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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-combina...
35. Swedish Traditions
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
34. In the Wild: Meeting a New Person
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whatever the situation, meeting someone new is a perfect opportunity to practice your Swedish. But if you don’t feel comfortable using the standard ...
33. How Was Your Childhood?
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 yo...
32. Gossiping in Swedish
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 go...
31. Chatting in Swedish
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ch...
30. Swearing in Swedish
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
29. Flirting in Swedish
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
28. School and Subjects
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
27. Your Wardrobe
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, fa...
26. Unique Swedish Words
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
25. Animals and Pets
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
24. Sports and Workouts
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
23. Journaling in Swedish
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
22. How to Describe Things in Swedish
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 goin...
21. Swedish in the Wild: Asking for Directions
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of Swedish in the Wild, we’re outside. Out and about. You’re in a new city or a new part of town and you need to figur...
20. Can You Keep Up? [QUIZ 1]
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hej alla!It's finally time for a little quiz to see how far you've come in the first 20 weeks of this podcast. I'm sure you will be abl...
19. How Are You Feeling?
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hur mår du idag? How are you today? That is a question you will learn to both ask and answer in this week’s episode. We are going to cover the most...
18. Food and Beverages
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I hope you’re not hungry while listening to this, because today we are talking about food, food, food, and more food. And some drinks as well. Mat o...
17. Swedish Idiomatic Expressions
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When learning a new language, idiomatic expressions can be equally fun and confusing. What in the world do they mean??I love idiomatic expressions, bu...
16. Welcome to My Crib! (In Swedish)
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to my crib, dear listeners! This week, you will learn new vocabulary about homes, rooms, and furniture. I will take you through my house and d...
15. Where? An Introduction to Swedish Prepositions
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prepositions can be tricky when learning a new language. Most of them have equivalents, but they aren’t necessarily used in the same way in everyday...
14. Common Swedish Verbs
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When learning a new language, mastering verbs is one of the most crucial steps. Verbs are the backbone of communication, allowing us to express action...
13. What Time Is It?
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Telling time can be a little tricky in a new language. Especially when it differs from your native language. This week, you will learn how to tell tim...
12. Swedish In the Wild: Grocery Store
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're bringing back Swedish in the wild as we visit a Swedish grocery store. I will help you navigate traditional shopping, deli count...
11. "Swedes Are So Comfortable Being *****!"
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we have our very first guest on the podcast! I'm talking to Martha Moore who moved to Sweden with her family from the US five years ag...
10. The Rule Everyone Ignores
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I have been receiving a lot of similar questions on Patreon in the past 1-2 weeks, so that confirms that you guys are ready for today’s lesson!The t...
9. Swedish Pronunciation: The Vowels
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re going to dive into one of the trickiest parts of Swedish pronunciation: the vowels. They are especially tricky because each vowel h...
8. Swedish in the Wild: Restaurant
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of our new series "Swedish in the Wild". In these episodes, I’ll take you out into the real world and teach y...
7. Weather & Seasons: Swedes' Favorite Topic
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you live in Sweden or ever plan on visiting Sweden, this topic is crucial! It will get you through every small talk situation with another Swede. I...
6. Asking Questions
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now that you know a handful of nouns and verbs, I think you are ready to learn about questions in Swedish!In this week's episode, you will learn ...
5. Your Daily Routine
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we are going to start speaking Swedish again after two weeks of En and Ett. We are going to talk about daily activities and routines!You wi...
4. En/Ett 101: Ett-Words
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to part two of the En/Ett 101 series. This week, we will get to know the cooky cousin, the exception, the spiky noun gender: Ett!Remember, Ett...
3. En/Ett 101: En-Words
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people who learn Swedish are intimidated by En and Ett. En and Ett are the Swedish noun genders that completely lack logic and reason. And sure, ...
2. All About Your Family
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hej! This week, you will learn how to talk about your family in Swedish. What did your family of origin look like? What does your immediate family loo...
1. Introduce Yourself in Swedish
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hej! Welcome to my brand new podcast, Learn Swedish with Katrin! I'm so excited to branch out and start offering content for absolute beginners. ...