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Free Swedish reading practice - Elementary (A2)

Practise reading in Swedish at Elementary (A2), where you read short texts on familiar, everyday topics, using past and present tenses and high-frequency vocabulary. Each short passage comes with comprehension questions, and you can tap any word to see its translation and hear it read aloud. Free, with no ads and no account required.

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A sample Swedish passage - Elementary (A2)

I lördags åkte jag och min syster till stranden. Vi tog tåget från staden och resan tog ungefär en timme. Vädret var soligt men det blåste ganska mycket. Min syster ville bada direkt, men vattnet var alldeles för kallt. Istället byggde vi ett stort slott av sand. På eftermiddagen köpte vi varsin glass i en liten kiosk. Sedan satt vi på en filt och åt våra smörgåsar. När solen gick ner tog vi tåget hem igen. Det var en riktigt skön dag tillsammans.

Why did the sister not go swimming?

  • ABecause the kiosk was closed
  • BBecause the water was too coldcorrect
  • CBecause it started to rain
  • DBecause the train left early

In the app, tap any word to see its translation and hear it read aloud.

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How it helps you read better

  • Passages are pitched just above your current level, so almost every word is one you know - the way reading actually builds a language.
  • Questions test whether you understood the passage, not whether you can match words - each has a short explanation.
  • Tap any word for an instant translation and hear it spoken, learning vocabulary in context.
  • Difficulty adapts as you go, and your streak and saved words are kept on your device.

Frequently asked questions

Is it free?
Yes - Comprehendo is completely free, with no ads. You can practise without creating an account; optional Google sign-in only syncs your progress across your devices.
Do I need an account?
No. Your level, streaks and saved words are kept on your device when signed out. Signing in is optional and only used to sync progress across devices.
How does Swedish reading practice work?
Comprehendo generates a short Swedish passage at your level with a few comprehension questions. Tap any word to see its translation and hear it read aloud, so you pick up vocabulary in context as you read.
What levels does it cover?
From A1 (beginner) through to upper-intermediate, with difficulty that adapts as you improve.

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