Learn Swedish
The melodic Nordic language. Surprisingly approachable for English speakers, with its own quirks that make it worth learning properly.
Why learn Swedish?
Swedish is spoken by 10 million people in Sweden and parts of Finland. It's a gateway to the other Scandinavian languages — learn Swedish and you'll understand a lot of Norwegian and Danish. Plus, Sweden consistently ranks among the happiest, most innovative countries in the world.
For English speakers, Swedish grammar is refreshingly simple: no case system, logical word order, and vocabulary that often feels familiar. But the pitch accent, the vowels, and the infamous "sj" sound will keep you on your toes.
What you'll practice
Conversation
Chat with Pip in Swedish scenarios — at a fika, in Stockholm's tunnelbana, or discussing midsummer.
Translation
Translate paragraphs and get feedback on word order, article usage, and natural phrasing.
Reading
Read Swedish passages and answer comprehension questions — from news to Nordic noir.
Dictation
Listen to Swedish sentences and type what you hear — training your ear for the melody.
Speaking
Listen, then speak sentences aloud. Works in browsers that support speech recognition.
Fill in the Blank
Complete sentences with correct verb forms and article choices (en or ett?).
Word Bank
Arrange word chips into correct Swedish word order — V2 in main clauses!
En or ett? The gender question
Swedish has two grammatical genders: "en" words (common gender) and "ett" words (neuter). There's no foolproof rule — you just have to learn which is which. "En bok" (a book), "ett hus" (a house). Get it wrong and you sound foreign, but you'll still be understood.
Lingoberry exercises will drill these patterns until they become instinct. Pip's feedback catches gender errors and explains the article system so it eventually clicks.
Exercises at your level
Lingoberry uses CEFR levels (A1 through C2) to match exercises to your current ability. Start at A1 with basic vocabulary and present tense, or jump to B2 for subordinate clause word order and formal registers.
Start learning Swedish today — free, no card needed.