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  1. 28. School and Subjects

    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 big part of your life there. So in this episode, we’ll go through how to talk about school,

  2. 27. Your Wardrobe

    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, fabrics, and describing clothes in Swedish. You’ll also get some useful phrases to express your

  3. 26. Unique Swedish Words

    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’re going to explore some uniquely Swedish words that are difficult to translate directly into E

  4. 25. Animals and Pets

    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 in the past tense in Swedish. This is known as imperfekt or preteritum, I went, I ate, we swam,

  5. 24. Sports and Workouts

    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 of workouts, and how you feel afterwards. And we’ll also go through an important grammar rule: h

  6. 23. Journaling in Swedish

    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, study vocabulary, teach others, use multiple senses, and most importantly: use retrieval

  7. 22. How to Describe Things in Swedish

    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 going to repeat some of the adjective you learned in those early episodes, and learn some new o

  8. 21. Swedish in the Wild: Asking for Directions

    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 figure out how to get somewhere! You can download the transcript, vocabulary list, and exercises on Patr

  9. 20. Can You Keep Up? [QUIZ 1]

    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 able to keep up just fine. To test your Swedish skills, download and complete the Quiz document while liste

  10. 19. How Are You Feeling?

    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 common feelings, both when it comes to emotions and health. You can download the transcript,

  11. 18. Food and Beverages

    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 och dryck! I’m not going to lie, I’m pretty hungry right now. So we’ll see how this goes... Y

  12. 17. Swedish Idiomatic Expressions

    When learning a new language, idiomatic expressions can be equally fun and confusing. What in the world do they mean?? I love idiomatic expressions, but I'm not a huge fan of teaching them just for the shock factor or "lolz". So this week,

  13. 16. Welcome to My Crib! (In Swedish)

    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 describe what the rooms look like. I would love to hear you describe a room in your home as

  14. 15. Where? An Introduction to Swedish Prepositions

    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 life. In this week’s episode we are going to talk about positions. Where something is at in

  15. 14. Common Swedish Verbs

    When learning a new language, mastering verbs is one of the most crucial steps. Verbs are the backbone of communication, allowing us to express actions, emotions, and intentions. Without a solid grasp of verbs, constructing sentences become

  16. 13. What Time Is It?

    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 time in Swedish. You'll notice that there are multiple ways of saying what time it is since w

  17. 12. Swedish In the Wild: Grocery Store

    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 counters, self-scanning, check-outs, and unexpected situations that might pop up. Have you ever had

  18. 11. "Swedes Are So Comfortable Being *****!"

    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 ago. We talk about stereotypes, culture, Swedish habits, learning Swedish and so much more. You c

  19. 10. The Rule Everyone Ignores

    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 topic we are going to discuss today is inverted word order. This is also sometimes called th

  20. 9. Swedish Pronunciation: The Vowels

    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 has multiple pronunciations depending on the surrounding letters... and they're all split int

  21. 8. Swedish in the Wild: Restaurant

    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 you useful phrases and information for different situations. We’ll visit different places and go throug

  22. 7. Weather & Seasons: Swedes' Favorite Topic

    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 promise. In this week's episode, you will learn how to describe different seasons. We wil

  23. 6. Asking Questions

    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 how to ask closed and open-ended questions, using the vocabulary from the previous weeks. You

  24. 5. Your Daily Routine

    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 will learn numbers (to tell time), many verbs, and some useful nouns (spoiler alert, only o

  25. 4. En/Ett 101: Ett-Words

    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-nouns make up about 20% of the Swedish language... so when in doubt, always go with En h

  26. 3. En/Ett 101: En-Words

    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, you will have to learn them word by word, and yeah they do affect the language a lot... Bu

  27. 2. All About Your Family

    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 look like now? Do you have or want kids? Pets? Or no? Get ready for a vocabulary packet episo

  28. 1. Introduce Yourself in Swedish

    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. I hope you are ready to learn Swedish in 2025. 🎉 All the resources (transcript, vocabulary, an

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