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Best apps to learn Swedish in 2026
If you moved to Sweden and need Swedish for SFI, work or your neighbours, Svenska: words in corpus order, texts from A1 to B2, grammar drills and a walk mode, all offline. For practical phrase packs you see on your Home and Lock Screen, SvenskaNu. For a CEFR course written by language teachers, WordDive. For a free start with instant feedback, LENGO. Full breakdown below.
How we picked: many people looking for a Swedish app live in Sweden and need the language for SFI, work and everyday errands. We read each developer’s own App Store description for how the words are chosen, how pronunciation is taught, what works offline and what it takes to start.
Learn Swedish for SFI and life in Sweden
Svenska is built for people who moved to Sweden and have to learn the language properly, for SFI, for work and for talking to a neighbour. Words are ordered by the Språkbanken corpus rather than by an author’s intuition, en and ett gender is learned with each word, and graded texts from A1 to B2 let you tap any word for its meaning. There are grammar rules with drills, pronunciation from zero including the sj and tj sounds and the two tones, everyday dialogues at the checkout, the clinic or an interview, and ear training on pairs like glas and glass. Everything stays on the device, with no account, analytics or ads; the free version gives a daily allowance of new words and unlimited reviews.
Learn Swedish hands-free and from your Lock Screen
Svenska’s walk mode lets you put the phone in your pocket: it says the word, pauses for you to remember it, gives the meaning and repeats the word, and it works with the screen locked. SvenskaNu teaches the phrases you need for cafés, groceries, healthcare, work, transport and Swish in more than 30 practical packs, shows words on your Home and Lock Screen widgets at the rate you choose, and adds listening practice, flashcards, quizzes and your own custom words, with no account required.
A Swedish course from the start
WordDive, from a Finnish language learning company, teaches Swedish among other languages on the CEFR levels, with material written by language teachers and recorded by native speakers. LENGO keeps its basic features free, with instant feedback and repeated material, and a Pro tier for more content. If you are also learning Finnish, see apps to learn Finnish, and for other languages, language learning apps.
| App | Best for | How you learn | Offline |
|---|---|---|---|
| SvenskaCensuusApp Store | SFI and life in Sweden, A1 to B2 | spaced repetition, graded texts, grammar drills, minimal-pair ear training, walk mode | yes, no account |
| SvenskaNuApp Store | everyday phrases | 30+ practical packs, widgets, flashcards, listening and quizzes | no account needed |
| WordDiveApp Store | a structured CEFR course | lessons by Finnish language teachers, recorded by native speakers | not stated |
| LENGOApp Store | a free start | lessons with instant feedback and repetition | not stated |
Frequently asked questions
Which app helps with Swedish for SFI?
Svenska is built for people who moved to Sweden and are learning for SFI and work, and SvenskaNu mentions SFI among the reasons to use it.
Can I learn Swedish offline?
Svenska keeps everything on the device with no internet and no account, and its walk mode works with the screen locked.
Is there an app that teaches Swedish pronunciation?
Svenska teaches pronunciation from zero, including the sj and tj sounds and the two tones, with ear training on minimal pairs, and SvenskaNu has listening practice with authentic pronunciation.