# Learn Swedish with NativePal > Learn Swedish with NativePal: levelled reading, vocabulary with spaced repetition, and pronunciation coaching. Free app for iOS and Android. ## Quick facts - Native name: Svenska - Speakers: 10+ million speakers worldwide - Spoken in: Sweden and parts of Finland - Writing system: Latin alphabet, 29 letters - FSI difficulty category: I - Estimated study to professional working proficiency: 600 hours (about 24 weeks full-time, per the US Foreign Service Institute) - Proficiency framework: CEFR (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) ## What English speakers find hardest about Swedish - **Two genders, en and ett**: Nouns are either common or neuter, which decides the article and the adjective ending. Which one a noun takes is largely arbitrary. - **The definite article is a suffix**: "A house" is ett hus and "the house" is huset, with the article stuck on the end rather than placed in front. - **Two pitch accents**: Swedish has a distinctive melodic rise and fall that can distinguish words: anden is the duck with one accent and the spirit with the other. - **Verb-second word order**: If a sentence starts with anything other than the subject, the verb still has to come second and the subject moves behind it. ## How you practise Swedish in NativePal - [Reading Lessons](https://nativepal.app/features/reading-lessons/): Swedish stories generated for your level, every word tappable for a translation, comprehension quiz at the end. - [Vocabulary & Dictionary](https://nativepal.app/features/vocabulary-and-dictionary/): themed Swedish vocabulary lessons plus a personal dictionary feeding spaced-repetition flashcards. - [Speaking Practice](https://nativepal.app/features/speaking-practice/): read Swedish aloud on a teleprompter and get scored on individual sounds, prosody, fluency, and connected speech. - [Daily Challenges](https://nativepal.app/features/daily-challenges/): 60 seconds of freeform Swedish every day, analysed for grammar, vocabulary, and phrasing. - [Learning Scenarios](https://nativepal.app/features/learning-scenarios/): structured Swedish lessons from the alphabet for absolute beginners. ## FAQ ### How long does it take to learn Swedish? The US Foreign Service Institute puts Swedish at roughly 600 hours of instruction — about 24 weeks full-time — to reach professional working proficiency. Holding a simple conversation comes much sooner: most learners manage it inside the first few months. NativePal shortens the part you control: reading at your level every day, vocabulary that returns before you forget it, and speaking practice that scores your pronunciation instead of just ticking a box. ### What is hardest about Swedish grammar? Two genders, en and ett: Nouns are either common or neuter, which decides the article and the adjective ending. Which one a noun takes is largely arbitrary. The definite article is a suffix: "A house" is ett hus and "the house" is huset, with the article stuck on the end rather than placed in front. Two pitch accents: Swedish has a distinctive melodic rise and fall that can distinguish words: anden is the duck with one accent and the spirit with the other. Verb-second word order: If a sentence starts with anything other than the subject, the verb still has to come second and the subject moves behind it. ### Is Swedish hard for English speakers? One of the easiest for English speakers. The English alphabet plus å, ä and ö at the end. Nothing new to learn. ### What proficiency levels does NativePal use for Swedish? NativePal levels your Swedish practice with CEFR, so reading lessons, vocabulary, and speaking prompts are generated for the level you select rather than a generic average. The ladder runs A1 through to C2. ### Where is Swedish spoken? Swedish is spoken in Sweden and parts of Finland, with 10+ million speakers worldwide. ### Can I learn Swedish as a complete beginner? Yes. NativePal's Learning Scenarios start from the alphabet, numbers, greetings, and how to introduce yourself, with no prior Swedish assumed. Once those land, reading lessons and vocabulary packs pick up from wherever you are. ### Does NativePal correct my Swedish pronunciation? Yes. You read Swedish aloud on a teleprompter and get scored on individual vowels and consonants, stress, rhythm and intonation, fluency, and connected speech — not just a pass or fail. The 60-second daily speaking challenge adds freeform practice on top. ### Can I practise speaking Swedish, not just reading it? Yes, and it is the most-used part of the app. Speaking Practice is a teleprompter you read aloud for scored pronunciation feedback, the daily challenge gives you 60 seconds of freeform talk, and you can reply with your voice in any chat or roleplay scenario. ### Is NativePal free for learning Swedish? NativePal is free to start, with a daily allowance across reading, vocabulary, speaking practice, and chats. A premium subscription removes the daily limits and unlocks custom characters and scenarios. Prices are set in the App Store and Google Play and vary by region. ### Do I need an account to start learning Swedish? No. NativePal uses anonymous sign-in, so you can start practising Swedish without an email address or social login. ## More - [All supported languages](https://nativepal.app/languages.html) - [All features](https://nativepal.app/features/) - [Compare NativePal with other apps](https://nativepal.app/compare/) - [llms.txt](https://nativepal.app/llms.txt)