Första Konversationen

Learning a new language can be challenging — that's exactly why we built Lingua Bud. Use these tips to make your first conversation a success. If you want to visit our Swedish Hub page, click here.

• 💬 Follow the conversation below and say each phrase slowly if necessary — there's no rush!
• 🔄 Ask your Lingua Bud to repeat a phrase if you didn't understand it.
• 🎤 Ask your Lingua Bud if you can record your conversation and listen back to it later.
• 📅 Set up a schedule to practice as much as possible. We suggest 10 minutes a day to start — 5 minutes in English and 5 minutes in Swedish.
• 😄 Don't worry about making mistakes or having a strong accent. Everyone has to start somewhere!
• 🤝 Encourage your partner to keep going and give constructive feedback. Support each other.

Use this conversation as a guide with your Lingua Bud. Take turns saying each line — one person in Swedish, the other in English, then switch!

1. 1
   Hej. Hur mår du?

   Hello. How are you?
2. 2
   Bra, tack. Och du?

   Good, thank you. And you?
3. 3
   Utmärkt. Hur länge har du studerat engelska?

   Excellent. How long have you been studying English?
4. 4
   Jag har studerat engelska i två år.

   I have been studying English for two years.
5. 5
   Hur länge har du studerat svenska?

   How long have you been studying Swedish?
6. 6
   Jag har studerat svenska i tre år.

   I have been studying Swedish for three years.
7. 7
   Väldigt bra. Har du någonsin rest till ett svensktalande land?

   Very good. Have you ever traveled to a Swedish-speaking country?
8. 8
   Ja. Jag har varit i Sverige och Finland.

   Yes. I have been to Sweden and Finland.
9. 9
   Har du besökt ett engelsktalande land?

   Have you visited an English-speaking country?
10. 10
    Förlåt, jag förstår inte. Kan du upprepa det lite långsammare?

    I'm sorry, I did not understand. Can you repeat that a little slower, please?
11. 11
    Absolut. Jag har aldrig besökt ett engelsktalande land.

    Absolutely. I have never visited an English-speaking country.
12. 12
    Vad tycker du om att göra på fritiden?

    What do you like to do for fun?
13. 13
    Jag gillar att spela volleyboll och spela gitarr.

    I like to play volleyball and play the guitar.
14. 14
    Och du?

    And you?
15. 15
    Jag gillar att spela tennis och dansa.

    I like to play tennis and to dance.
16. 16
    Fantastiskt! Skulle du vilja fortsätta öva våra språk varje dag i tio minuter?

    Fantastic! Would you like to continue practicing our languages every day for ten minutes?
17. 17
    Ja, absolut. Det har varit ett nöje att träffa dig och jag ser fram emot att öva mer med dig.

    Yes, definitely. It has been a pleasure to meet you and I look forward to practicing more with you.