Learn Swedish — Courses Online & in London
At City Lit we offer Swedish language learning courses delivered through a communicative approach that emphasises speaking and listening skills through interactive classroom based learning. Whether you are a complete beginner, a tad rusty or already fluent and want to enjoy Swedish conversation, we offer a range of language courses during the daytime, evening and weekend to meet your needs.
There are 10 million native speakers of the Swedish language in Sweden, Finland and Estonia. As with the Danish language, Swedish is also derived from Old Norse, the language used during the Viking era.
Some words of Swedish origin that appear in English conversation include 'moped', 'ombudsman', and 'orienteering'.
Browse all our Swedish language courses below and enrol today!
- City Lit Silver Sunday: Swedish language tasterCourse start date: Sun 13 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jack Pulman-SlaterAge UK’s Silver Sunday is a day dedicated to older people which takes place every year in October. Fun and free activities are held across the UK where older people can make new friends, visit new places, try new activities, and connect with other generations in their local communities. This year’s Silver Sunday will be taking place on date TBC, and City Lit will join in the activities by offering a diverse selection of workshops.
This taster session is aimed specifically to older people but everyone is welcome to join in, as connecting generations forms an important part of this day.Full fee £0.00 - Swedish beginners: module 1Course start date: Thu 24 Sep 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Yohanna JacobssonStart your Swedish learning journey with City Lit! Our fun and interactive courses are suitable for complete beginners. Experience learning the language by enrolling on a taster.
Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00 - Swedish 2 lower: module 2Course start date: Thu 14 Jan 2027 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jack Pulman-SlaterKeep learning Swedish this winter! Join this lively course to improve your lower intermediate Swedish listening and speaking. Suitable if you have completed Swedish 2 lower: module 1 or if you have an equivalent level. This course teaches you the Swedish language with a focus on speaking, using a variety of methods and sources.
Full fee £269.00 Senior fee £269.00 Concession £175.00
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