Best shows and podcasts to learn Swedish
Everything one working Swedish teacher told us they would actually put in front of a learner, with a note on why each one works and the level it suits.
Where to start
Beginners can start with Lätt svenska med Oskar, Slow Swedish and Sverigekursen med Hej Sverige.
Intermediate learners can try Livet på lätt svenska, TheSwedishLad and Visit Sweden.
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Slow Swedish
Everyday Swedish spoken slowly and clearly so beginners can actually catch the words.
Recommended by Caroline Ståhl
Beginner
Svenska för dig
Bite-size Swedish vocabulary and grammar posts, built for learners scrolling their feed.
Recommended by Caroline Ståhl
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Swedish for intermediate learners
Swedish podcasts for intermediate learners
Swedish YouTube channels for intermediate learners
The teachers behind this list
Frequently asked
What are the best shows and podcasts to learn Swedish?
Caroline Ståhl of Lingua Suecia recommends Lätt svenska med Oskar, Slow Swedish, Sverigekursen med Hej Sverige and Peter SFI, 8 teacher-chosen picks in total. Each links out to where you can watch or listen, with a note on the right learner level.
What should a beginner watch to learn Swedish?
Caroline Ståhl, who teaches Swedish at Lingua Suecia, recommends Lätt svenska med Oskar, Slow Swedish, Sverigekursen med Hej Sverige, Peter SFI and Svenska för dig. Each one links out to where you can watch or listen, with a note on the level it suits.
What should an intermediate learner watch to learn Swedish?
Caroline Ståhl, who teaches Swedish at Lingua Suecia, recommends Livet på lätt svenska, TheSwedishLad and Visit Sweden. Each one links out to where you can watch or listen, with a note on the level it suits.
Can you learn Swedish by watching TV?
Yes, as long as what you watch sits at your level or slightly above it. You need to follow most of the story without translating every line. Teachers often suggest starting with something you know, using subtitles in Swedish, and watching favourite scenes more than once.
What are the best podcasts to learn Swedish?
Caroline Ståhl, who teaches Swedish at Lingua Suecia, recommends Lätt svenska med Oskar and Livet på lätt svenska. Each one links out to where you can watch or listen, with a note on the level it suits.
What are the best YouTube channels to learn Swedish?
Caroline Ståhl, who teaches Swedish at Lingua Suecia, recommends Peter SFI and TheSwedishLad. Each one links out to where you can watch or listen, with a note on the level it suits.
How this list is made
Every recommendation comes from an experienced language teacher: the shows, channels and podcasts they already point their own students to. We gather them here, credit each teacher by name, and link their school so you can find them. More languages and teachers roll in as new picks arrive.
Want something shorter?
Reelang has short clips in Swedish, sorted by level, with subtitles you can tap.
Browse clips in SwedishLast updated November 5, 2026