24 Resources to Learn Swedish for Free
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Project Gutenberg - Swedish
Free books in Swedish.
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SFI Tingvalla
A dialogue-based course.
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Talar du svenska?
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Szwecjoblog
A blog about the Swedish language.
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Alla avsnitt
Radio for teenagers.
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Words From Sweden
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UR Play
TV (with Swedish subtitles).
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Swedish Pronounciation
Interactive table showing Swedish sounds.
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Swedish
Verb conjungation tool.
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Swedish
A dictionary with phonetic transcription.
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Pofikasz?
A blog about the Swedish language.
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Svenska Akademiens ordböcker
Dictionary site consisting of three monolingual Swedish dictionaries. Includes pronunciation, meanings with example sentences and grammar information.
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Norska folksagor och äventyr
Swedish fairy tales.
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Lexin
A dictionary - many languages available.
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Learn to Speak Swedish
Exercises.
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Klartext
News in easy Swedish.
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Kelly
A frequency list of over 8400 words in an Excel file (can be easily imported to Anki!)
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English to Swedish
Pronunciation course.
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Digitala spåret
"This site helps you to find web pages where you can study and practise Swedish language skills. You can find dictionaries and sites with news."
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Dalarna
Free e-books and other resources.
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Anita Pihl Sfi How to learn swedish
A Youtube channel for Swedish learners.
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Alla avsnitt
Swedish radio for kids.
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Akelius Språkkurs svenska
Short audiobooks in Swedish (e.g. The "Little Prince").
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8 Sidor
News in easy Swedish.
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About the Swedish Language
Swedish is a North Germanic language spoken by approximately 10 million people as a first language, primarily in Sweden and parts of Finland. It is also widely spoken as a second language by many individuals around the world.
The origins of the Swedish language can be traced back to the Old Norse language spoken in the Viking Age. Over time, it evolved and developed into a distinct language influenced by Germanic, Slavic, and Latin elements. Swedish shares a close linguistic relationship with other Scandinavian languages, such as Danish and Norwegian.
Swedish is the official language of Sweden and is widely used in all aspects of society, including education, government, media, and business. It is also an official language of the European Union.
While primarily spoken in Sweden, Swedish is also recognized as one of the official languages in Finland, where it is spoken by the Swedish-speaking minority. Additionally, there are Swedish-speaking communities in other countries, particularly in the United States and Canada, where Swedish immigrants have settled.
One interesting fact about the Swedish language is its phonetic complexity. It has a relatively large vowel inventory, including several distinct vowel sounds. Additionally, Swedish has a tonal accent system, where the pitch of a word can change its meaning.
Swedish has a rich literary tradition, with notable authors such as August Strindberg, Selma Lagerlöf, and Astrid Lindgren. It has also made significant contributions to music, with Sweden being known for its pop music industry and famous artists like ABBA.
Swedish society places a strong emphasis on language proficiency, and efforts are made to preserve and promote the language. The Swedish language is continuously evolving, adapting to new influences and developments in society while maintaining its cultural and linguistic heritage.
