Learn Swedish with Katrin

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 English. These words often capture feelings, states of mind, or ways of being that don’t quite exist in the same way in other languages.

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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, we flew. You know what I’m talking about.

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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: how to place the word inte in a sentence. That little word is sneaky!

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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 practice.

Today’s episode is going to focus on creating a journaling practice in Swedish. A way for you to write in Swedish regularly, perhaps daily or a few times per week.

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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 ones.

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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!

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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 listening to the episode. Then correct your quiz using the Key document.

Thank you for listening to these 20 weeks! Time for the next 20.

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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.

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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...

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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, I will only be teaching you expressions that are commonly used in Sweden in 2025. No old-timey stuff that sounds funny but not a single person every says hehe.

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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 well. Feel free to share in the comments on Patreon!

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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 relation to something else!

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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 becomes difficult, and conversations can feel limiting.

So this week, I want to introduce you to 15 of our most common verbs in Swedish. In future episodes, we'll keep going, but this is a good place to start.

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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 we both use 12- and 24-hour clocks.

But that just means your chances of getting it right increases, right? ;)

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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 a tricky situation at a grocery store in Sweden? Share in the comments on Patreon.

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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 can find Martha on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/primaryparadise/

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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 the “V2-rule”. And it’s not at all as complicated or intimidating as it might sound. It’s just a tiny change in word order, activated by a very specific kind of words.

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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 into two categories that interact differently with other letter combinations as well.

Yeah, it sounds like a lot. But we'll take it one step at a time.

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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 through all the phrases and expressions you need to navigate them like a true Swede. And today, we’re going out to eat!

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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 will go through the nouns, adjectives, and verbs for the most common weather types.

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