Svenska för dig / Svetlana Svensson

13/09/2026

🇸🇪 20 Swedish words you can’t translate into English with just ONE word!

You probably already know fika and lagom — but Swedish has so many other fascinating words that need a whole phrase or explanation in English.

In my new YouTube video, I’ll teach you 20 unique Swedish words connected to everyday life, feelings, relationships, nature, food and Swedish culture.

You’ll learn:
🇸🇪 what these words really mean
🇸🇪 how Swedes actually use them
🇸🇪 natural examples in context
🇸🇪 vocabulary that will help you go beyond basic textbook Swedish

Some of these words are very common, while others describe surprisingly specific things that English simply doesn’t have one word for.

🎥 Watch the full lesson here:
https://youtu.be/iqyLjzm-N4c

Which of the 20 words is your favourite? Tell me in the comments! 🇸🇪

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10/09/2026

Learn how to spell the Swedish SJ sound 🇸🇪

In this video, you’ll learn the most common ways the SJ sound is spelled in Swedish, with useful examples to help you improve your Swedish pronunciation, reading and spelling.

10/09/2026

🇸🇪 Want to learn Swedish in a simple and natural way?

In my new video, we read an easy Swedish book together and learn useful vocabulary through a simple everyday situation: people sitting on a bench in a park. 🌳📖

We look at the people around us and talk about what they are doing, while learning common Swedish verbs, nouns, and useful expressions in context.

I speak slowly and clearly, so you can listen, read along, pause, repeat, and practice your Swedish at your own pace.

This video is perfect if you want to:
✨ build your Swedish vocabulary
✨ practice listening comprehension
✨ learn words in context instead of memorizing lists
✨ hear clear and slow Swedish
✨ get more comfortable understanding everyday Swedish

Especially suitable for beginners and A1–A2 learners

🎥 Watch the full video here:
https://youtu.be/31GjOlsgfkk

What new words or expressions did you learn? 🇸🇪💛💙

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06/09/2026

🇸🇪 Have you been learning Swedish for months, or even years, but still feel like you’re going in circles?
You learn new words, watch videos, practise grammar and maybe use an app. But because everything comes from different places, it can be difficult to see how it all fits together.
What should you learn next? Which grammar is actually important at your level? How do you turn the vocabulary you recognise into vocabulary you can actually use?
This is one of the reasons I created my Swedish courses.
As a certified teacher of Swedish as a second language, I’ve gathered my experience into structured programs where you don’t have to constantly search for what to study next. You can simply follow the course step by step and gradually build your Swedish.
There are three levels:
🇸🇪 Beginner A1–A2 — build a strong foundation in pronunciation, grammar, sentence structure and everyday vocabulary.
🇸🇪 Intermediate B1–B2 — expand your vocabulary, strengthen your grammar, improve your listening and learn to express yourself in more varied and natural Swedish.
🇸🇪 Advanced C1–C2 — develop more sophisticated vocabulary and grammar, natural expressions and phrasal verbs, and learn to communicate complex ideas with greater precision.
The courses are completely self-paced, so you can study whenever it fits your schedule and return to the lessons whenever you need to.
⏰ Today, September 6, is the FINAL DAY to join. Enrollment closes after today.
If you have been telling yourself that you want to take your Swedish more seriously and finally follow a clear path instead of jumping from one resource to another, this is your chance to start.

Start learning Swedish in an easy and comprehensive way!

05/09/2026

Comment “COURSE” to join my Swedish courses!

🇸🇪 Join my Swedish courses — Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced! Admissions are open 2-6 of September

Learn Swedish with a clear, structured program that helps you understand grammar, expand your vocabulary and express yourself more naturally and confidently in real-life situations.

Choose the level that fits you and study at your own pace, whenever it suits your schedule.

05/09/2026

Comment “COURSE” if you want to improve your Swedish!

🇸🇪 Join my Swedish courses — Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced! Admissions are open 2-6 of September

Learn Swedish with a clear, structured program that helps you understand grammar, expand your vocabulary and express yourself more naturally and confidently in real-life situations.

Choose the level that fits you and study at your own pace, whenever it suits your schedule.