A bag with the Swedish flag

Start with Swedish!

Getting comfortable with Swedish will help you settle in faster and enjoy everyday life here in Västerås.

A basic introduction to the Swedish language

Want to get started right away? Here are some simple phrases that will help you in your daily life. Even a few words can make a big different.

Practice your first phrases now!

Learn Swedish your way

Person looking in the camera smiling with a bag with the Swedish flag

SFI (Swedish for Immigrants) offers free courses for anyone over 16.

People in sportswear warming up and laughing before a fun run

Informal meet-ups where newcomers can practice Swedish, meet new people, and get to know the city.

Women having a digital meeting at her computer

Designed to support learning the Swedish language from the very beginning.