Learning Swedish

Last changed: 08 January 2026

Below are suggestions for anyone looking to learn or improve their Swedish.

SLU's Division of Human Resources organises Swedish courses for SLU staff, at two levels (beginners and those with some knowledge of Swedish).

Jönköping University offers a free mooc for beginners, Introduction to Swedish.

More resources

  • Duolingo
  • Forvo: how to pronounce +100,000 Swedish words
  • Memrise: useful Swedish phrases, also available as an app (Google Play and Appstore)
  • Swedish 101: vocabulary flashcards, verb conjugator and more
  • Quizlet: flashcards with basic vocabulary
  • 8sidor.se: news in easy-to-read Swedish