Best Apps to Learn Swedish in 2026

Bubblegum suits learners who want Swedish built around their own lives. Tell Poppy, your AI tutor, what you want to learn. She writes lessons for your level and helps you understand the words and grammar. You can read and listen, and ask her about anything that is unclear. News and stories give you more Swedish to read about music, food, family, and other things you care about.

The trade-off is that Bubblegum does not replace real Swedish voices. For recorded speakers, Pimsleur and Mango are the better fit, and for conversation, try the apps in Learn With People.

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Duolingo has a Swedish course for English speakers. It is a good way to start learning words and simple sentences.

Memrise has a Swedish course with lessons on topics such as travel, work, food, and health. You can also practice speaking with its AI language tutor.

Ling has a Swedish course built around short, game-style lessons. It also has grammar notes and culture notes, and flashcards help the words stick.

Mango Languages teaches Swedish through everyday conversations. You can compare your pronunciation with a native speaker's recording. Check your local library first, since many libraries include Mango.

Babbel guides you through listening, speaking, and writing. Its lessons use conversations you might have at work, while traveling, or with friends.

Mjølnir Swedish pairs short explanations with cards that test what you have learned. It suits learners who want to practice grammar and pronunciation along with new words. It runs on iPhone and Android.

Pimsleur suits learners who want to start speaking before they read much. You hear a prompt, answer aloud, and then hear the answer. Later lessons cover shopping and visiting friends.

Glossika teaches Swedish through sentences. Its course starts with beginners and grows with you.

Drops teaches Swedish words through short, illustrated games. It is a good fit if you want to build vocabulary in short sessions.

uTalk helps you learn Swedish words through games and audio. Topics include restaurants, transport, directions, and visits to the doctor. Each topic takes about two to three hours, and you can work through it in short sessions.

Clozemaster shows you a Swedish sentence with one word missing, and you choose or type the word. You can hear the sentence before you see it, and the sentence lists cover topics such as food, art, sports, and making plans.

LingQ lets you read and listen to Swedish and save every new word you tap. Beginners can start with its Mini Stories course, which has 62 lessons. Its library also has Radio Sweden på lätt svenska, the FSI Swedish Basic Course, and Lysande Lagom, a podcast about Swedish culture and the Swedish language.

italki has Swedish tutors with profiles that show their experience and what they teach. Tutors offer lessons for levels A1 to C2 and conversation practice, and some are licensed teachers of Swedish.

Preply lists Swedish tutors. Compare profiles and reviews to find one who fits your level and goals.

HelloTalk has a Swedish page for finding language exchange partners. You help your partner with your language, and they help you with Swedish.

Tandem has a Swedish page and language exchange pages for cities across Sweden. Agree with your partner on how to split time between your two languages.