Podcasts have grown greatly in popularity over recent years. Where in the past people would use their commute to listen to music, read the paper, or simply muse about life, now every piece of downtime is an opportunity to learn – and this is where podcasts come in. Whether you’re into news, true crime, sports, food – you name it, there’s a podcast about it. Another great thing to use a podcast for is learning a language, and if you’re a UK resident wishing to learn Swedish, there are plenty of options out there for you. Read on to find out more!
Culture podcasts
An important aspect of learning any language is understanding the culture of the country whose language you’re learning. There’s more to the country than Abba and IKEA – for example, did you know that snus nicotine is a Swedish product? Many people across the world are now using Swedish nicotine pouches as a healthier, more socially-acceptable alternative to smoking. And if you’re into health, you may like the Nordic Football Podcast, which gives listeners a taste of Sweden’s sport culture. If sports isn’t your thing, you may like The Stockholmer, where the host talks to Stockholm natives about their lives for a unique insider perspective.
Language podcasts
The podcasts mentioned above are in English, as are some episodes of Filip and Fredrik, a podcast done by two Swedish TV presenters. This has been a hit in Sweden since 2010, and provides a great source of light-hearted and humorous entertainment. On the other hand, if you’re learning Swedish and want to get some listening practice in, try Sveriges Radio to keep up with the news, or Geniförklarat for the science-lovers among you. There’s even a true crime podcast – Mordpodden for those Scandinavian thrillers we all know and love. Whatever you choose, we’re sure there’s a perfect Swedish podcast out there for you!
