Learn Swedish · A1 → B1
Speaking
Say it aloud. Try a real situation, reflect and say it again.
These levels organise practice. They are learning goals, not a promise of a level or an official SFI course. Move on when you can use the skills without the model.
A1
First words, real beginnings
Introduce yourself, understand numbers and order something to eat. Start with lessons 1–6.
- 01The alphabet and pronunciationRead and pronounce å, ä, ö, the sj- and tj-sounds, and say your name.
- 02Greetings and introducing yourselfGreet people, introduce yourself and say where you are from.
- 03Numbers, time and datesCount to 100, tell the time and book an appointment with a date.
- 04Family and where you liveTalk about your family and your home using present-tense verbs.
- 05Shopping and pricesShop in a store, ask for prices and understand plural forms.
- 06Food and orderingOrder food at a café or restaurant and describe it with adjectives.
A2
Handle the everyday
Build on lessons 7–12. Write messages and practise conversations about home, work and health.
- 07Transport and directionsTake the bus, train and metro with SL, ask for directions and say what you did (past tense).
- 08Words for workTalk about your job, understand a schedule and use modal verbs (kan, vill, måste, får).
- 09Health and the health centreDescribe symptoms, call 1177 and ask questions with question words.
- 10Authorities: Skatteverket, Försäkringskassan, BankIDUnderstand what the authorities do, log in with BankID and use prepositions of place.
- 11Housing and rentingUnderstand a rental contract, contact the landlord and use possessive pronouns.
- 12Small talk and the weatherMake small talk about the weather and the weekend, and talk about the future with 'ska' and 'kommer att'.
- 01Introduce yourselfTell us about yourself: who you are, where you live, what you do during the day and what you like doing in your free time.
- 02Describe your symptomsYou are at the health centre. Describe to the nurse what your symptoms are, how long you have had them and what you have already done.
- 03Talk about your homeDescribe your home. How many rooms do you have? What do you think of the area? Is there anything you would like to change?
- 04At a job interviewYou are going to a job interview. Talk about your education and work experience, and explain why you want the job.
- 05Call the preschoolYou call the preschool. Say that you will pick up your child later than usual today and explain why.
- 06Your journey to workDescribe how you travel to work or school. Which means of transport do you use, how long does it take and what does it cost? What happens when there are disruptions?
- 07Share a traditionTalk about a Swedish tradition you have experienced, e.g. Midsummer, Lucia or Christmas. What did you do, and what did you think of it?
- 08Return a faulty productYou are in a grocery store and want to return a product that is broken. Explain to the staff what the problem is and what you want.
B1
Understand more. Say more.
Read longer texts and listen for details. Extend your writing and speaking with reasons and comparisons.
Stretch towards B1
After the A2 task, add a reason, compare two options and explain a consequence. Ask a teacher or conversation partner for feedback; the model is not a B1 assessment.
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