SwedishSwedish Texts for Beginners Beta
Are you interested in learning Swedish? Here we offer you an essential resource: Texts in Swedish with reading comprehension exercises, of different levels and topics, that will help you improve your level of the language.
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These texts were written by professionals in the teaching of the Swedish language. They are intended for people who want to learn or improve their level in Swedish. Each one of the texts is accompanied by an audio file so that you can read and listen at the same time and, in this way, train your ear.
Each of the texts has questions that you can use as an exercise to evaluate your reading comprehension. If you wish, you can also download the readings with their exercises in PDF format.
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Det här är min familjPopularSimon introduces us to his family.A1Not trained-Anna köper en födelsedagspresentPopularLooking for a birthday presentA2Not trained-Charlottas vanliga måndagPopularAn ordinary day in the life of CharlottaA2Not trained-Alma skriver en jobbansökanAlma is looking for work as a receptionist.B1Not trained-BerlinWe arrived in our favorite city in Europe.B1Not trained-Familjen Jansson på zooThe Jansson family loves animals.B2Not trained-
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May 2021
Björns lägenhetBjörn lives in an apartment in the center of Stockholm.B1Not trained-PDFCamilla och Tom reserverar hotellrumWelcome to Hotel Kronan! How can I help?B1Not trained-PDFBrev till en vänNothing's changed here in Stockholm.B1Not trained-PDFMin familjMy name's Patrick and I'm 14.B1Not trained-PDFNär ska vi ses?PopularPremiumMaria and Benjamin are going to meet up after some time.A1-Utsikt från Olivers fönsterPopularPremiumIt's been snowing all night, so it's completely white outside.B1-RestaurangbesökPopularPremiumConversation with the server at the restaurantB1-VM-final i fotbollPopularPremiumThe best birthday present I gotB1-Mitt sovrumPopularPremiumMy bedroom is the smallest room in the house.B1-Familjen Karlsson på teaterPremiumThe Karlsson family is enjoying a theater production.B2-Sandras och Lottas fritidsintressenPremiumThe sisters keep themselves very busy in their free time.B1-Selma packar sin kappsäckPremiumSelma's a bit nervous about her trip.B1-Mikaela på arbetsintervjuPremiumMikaela is interested in the job ad.B2-Moster Almas födelsedagsfestPremiumAlma's celebrating her birthday with friends and family.B1-Framtiden för kontanterPremiumMoney is disappearing in Sweden.B1-LisebergPremiumThe most-visited theme parkB1-Dags att shoppa på IKEAPremiumI need to buy some things from IKEA.A2-Att gå på konsertPremiumI have a lot of fun going to concerts.A2-På fest hos FridaPremiumCelebrating Frida's birthday.A2-Kändis för en dagPremiumIf I were famous for a day, I'd like to...B1-FlytthjälpPremiumI help my cousin move.B1-TandläkarbesökPremiumThe importance of taking care of your teethA2-Julafton med familjenPremiumCelebrating Christmas with my familyA2-
April 2021
Det här är min familjPopularSimon introduces us to his family.A1Not trained-PDFJesper är min bästa vänPopularOlof is very happy to have a friend like this.A1Not trained-PDFEtt besök på favoritkaféetPopularAmina and her sister are going to drink coffee.A1Not trained-PDFAnna köper en födelsedagspresentPopularLooking for a birthday presentA2Not trained-PDFEmma berättar om sitt rumPopularEmma describes her bedroom and what's in it.A1Not trained-PDFCharlottas vanliga måndagPopularAn ordinary day in the life of CharlottaA2Not trained-PDFAlma skriver en jobbansökanAlma is looking for work as a receptionist.B1Not trained-PDFFamiljen Jansson på zooThe Jansson family loves animals.B2Not trained-PDFKladdkakans dag i SverigeIn Sweden, cakes have their own days.B2Not trained-PDFMin familjI'll tell you a bit about my family.A2Not trained-PDFBerlinWe arrived in our favorite city in Europe.B1Not trained-PDFJennifer bokar bord på La CopitaWe want to reserve a table for this weekend.A2Not trained-PDFMitt rumI have a big bedroom all to myself.A2Not trained-PDFMina grannarMy next-door neighborsB1Not trained-PDFAmirs klass planerar en klassresaAmir and his class voted on where to go on a field trip.B1Not trained-PDFMin cykelresaPopularPremiumWe're going bike riding.A2-Hos läkarenPopularPremiumHi, doctor. I haven't been feeling well for a few days.B1-Samtal med min kusinPopularPremiumWorking and studying in BarcelonaA1-Paolo lär sig svenskaPopularPremiumIt's not easy for Paolo to learn Swedish.A1-Min första bilPopularPremiumThe day has come for me to buy a car.B1-På caféPopularPremiumNina, Peter, and Markus go to a café.B1-I klädbutikenPremiumLooking for some clothes for the weddingB1-En jobbannons i tidningenPremiumDo you have experience in customer service?B1-Min garderobThe clothes in my closetB1Not trained-PDFEn picknick i parken med vännerPremiumIt's a sunny day, perfect for a picnic with friends.B1-En typisk dag för ElinPremiumWhat does Elin do on an ordinary day?B1-Stefans drömyrkePremiumStefan would like to work as a...B1-Sabina berättar om sitt jobbPremiumMy workday starts at seven.A2-FramtidsdrömmarPremiumI dream of opening my own café.A2-Nästa sommarPremiumMaking my plans for the summerA2-Tova köper nya kläderPremiumThey're happy with their day out shopping.B1-Ett brev till en vänPremiumTime flies. It seems like I moved yesterday.B1-Jonathan handlar mat för veckanPremiumJonathan goes shopping, but he forgets something...B1-Hanna bjuder sina vänner på kalasPremiumHanna is excited about her birthday celebration.A2-Min resa till PeruPremiumI hope to visit Peru again in the future.A2-I mataffärenPremiumCustomers asking questions at the grocery storeB2-Min vän MonikaPremiumMonika is friendly and always in a good mood.B2-Sam och Adam pratar om jobbPremiumSam is looking for a job.A2-Vykort från MallorcaPremiumEnjoying the sun and the good foodA1-Min hobbyPremiumI love going fishing with friends.A1-