Swedish for Expats – Lesson 10: Final Review & What's Next

📚 Swedish for Expats — Course Progress

✅ All 10 lessons complete — Grattis! (Congratulations!)

👋 A personal note: When I moved to Sweden I felt lost — a new language, a new culture, a new way of life. Learning Swedish, even just the basics, changed everything. People became friendlier. Daily tasks became easier. I started feeling less like a visitor and more like someone who belongs here. If you've worked through this course, you're already ahead of where I was. Be proud of that.

Your Achievements

Here is everything you have covered in this course:

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Lesson 1

Greetings

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Lesson 2

Introductions

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Lesson 3

Numbers 1–20

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Lesson 4

Days & Time

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Lesson 5

Shopping

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Lesson 6

Getting Around

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Lesson 7

At the Doctor

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Lesson 8

At Work

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Lesson 9

Small Talk

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Lesson 10

Complete!

Full Vocabulary Review

Every key phrase from all 10 lessons, in one place. Bookmark this page.

👋 Greetings & Goodbyes

Hej	Hello / Hi
Hej då	Goodbye
God morgon	Good morning
God kväll	Good evening
Hur mår du?	How are you?
Jag mår bra.	I am fine.
Tack	Thank you
Varsågod	You're welcome / Here you go
Ha det bra!	Take care!

🤝 Introductions

Jag heter…	My name is…
Vad heter du?	What is your name?
Jag kommer från…	I come from…
Jag bor i…	I live in…
Trevligt att träffas!	Nice to meet you!
Jag lär mig svenska.	I am learning Swedish.

🔢 Numbers & Time

ett, två, tre, fyra, fem	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
sex, sju, åtta, nio, tio	6, 7, 8, 9, 10
tjugo	20
Vad är klockan?	What time is it?
Halv [number]	Half past [previous hour]
Måndag → Söndag	Monday → Sunday
Imorgon / Igår / Idag	Tomorrow / Yesterday / Today

🛒 Shopping & Getting Around

Vad kostar det?	How much does it cost?
Kan jag betala med kort?	Can I pay by card?
Jag har gått vilse.	I am lost.
Rakt fram / Till höger / Till vänster	Straight / Right / Left
Nästa hållplats	Next stop
Hur lång tid tar det?	How long does it take?

🏥 Health & Work

Jag mår inte bra.	I don't feel well.
Jag har ont i…	I have pain in…
Vårdcentral	Health centre
Kan du tala långsammare?	Can you speak more slowly?
Jag håller med / inte med.	I agree / disagree.
Bra jobbat!	Well done!
Ha en bra helg!	Have a good weekend!

⛅ Small Talk & Weather

Det är kallt / varmt idag.	It is cold / warm today.
Det snöar / regnar.	It is snowing / raining.
Vinter / Vår / Sommar / Höst	Winter / Spring / Summer / Autumn
Det är jättebra!	That is really great!
Vad roligt!	How fun / nice!
Lycka till!	Good luck!
Grattis!	Congratulations!

🎓 Final Challenge — Mixed Review

One question from each lesson. Tap to reveal.

1. (L1) How do you say "Excuse me" in Swedish?

Your answer...Ursäkta

2. (L2) How do you say "Nice to meet you"?

Your answer...Trevligt att träffas!

3. (L3) What is 17 in Swedish?

Your answer...Sjutton

4. (L4) What does "halv nio" mean?

Your answer...Half past EIGHT (08:30) — not half past nine!

5. (L5) How do you say "Where is the bread?"

Your answer...Var finns brödet?

6. (L6) How do you say "I am lost"?

Your answer...Jag har gått vilse.

7. (L7) What number do you call for free healthcare advice in Sweden?

Your answer...1177

8. (L8) What does "lagom" mean?

Your answer...Just the right amount — a core Swedish cultural value.

9. (L9) How do you say "It is snowing!"?

Your answer...Det snöar!

10. How do you say "Congratulations!" in Swedish?

Your answer...Grattis! 🎉

What to Do Next

This course gave you a strong foundation. Here is how to keep growing:

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Duolingo Swedish

Free, 5 minutes a day. Great for building vocabulary and daily habit. Use it alongside real-life practice.

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Swedish Podcasts

Try "Swedish Pod 101" or "Slow Swedish" on Spotify. Listening daily is the fastest way to improve naturally.

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SVT Play

Sweden's free public TV streaming service. Watch Swedish shows with Swedish subtitles — the best immersion tool available.

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SFI — Svenska för invandrare

Free Swedish classes for immigrants, run by your municipality. Sign up as soon as you are registered in Sweden. It's fully funded.

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Tandem / HelloTalk

Language exchange apps. Find a Swedish speaker who wants to learn your language and practise together for free.

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