Latest / Learn Swedish with Fexingo / Swedish for At the Beach - Sommar & Bad
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- Lucas: Luna, ready for another Swedish lesson? Luna: I am! It feels like summer is coming. I've been dreaming of the beach. Lucas: Perfect timing then, because today we are going to the beach. In Swedish, stranden. Luna: Stranden. That sounds nice. Let's learn some beach phrases! Lucas: First, if it's a hot day, you can say: Det är varmt. That means 'It is warm.' Luna: Det är varmt. Det är varmt. Lucas: Exactly. Now, if you want to suggest going for a swim, you ask: Ska vi bada? 'Shall we swim?' Luna: Ska vi bada? Ska vi bada? I love that. So useful at the beach. Lucas: Once you are in the water, you might say: Vattnet är skönt. 'The water is nice.' Luna: Vattnet är skönt. Vattnet är skönt. That feels good to say. Lucas: If you'd rather sunbathe, say: Jag vill sola. 'I want to sunbathe.' Luna: Jag vill sola. So that's for lying in the sun. Lucas: Right. And finally, to announce your destination: Vi går till stranden. 'We go to the beach.' Luna: Vi går till stranden. Vi går till stranden. Perfect for a summer outing. Lucas: Let's put them together. Imagine a hot day at the beach. Luna: Okay, I am there. Det är varmt. Ska vi bada? Lucas: Absolutely. Vattnet är skönt. Or if you want to stay on the sand: Jag vill sola. Luna: Vi går till stranden. And now I am ready for Swedish summer. Lucas: You sound like a native already. Let's do a quick recap. Luna: Yes, please. I need the repetition. Lucas: First: Det är varmt. Luna: Det är varmt. Lucas: Ska vi bada? Luna: Ska vi bada? Lucas: Vattnet är skönt. Luna: Vattnet är skönt. Lucas: Jag vill sola. Luna: Jag vill sola. Lucas: Vi går till stranden. Luna: Vi går till stranden. Lucas: If Fexingo has been helping you make progress with Swedish, consider supporting the show. A couple of dollars a month on Buy Me a Coffee really helps us keep going ad-free. Luna: Yeah, it's a small thing that makes a big difference for us. We appreciate it so much. Lucas: If you'd like to, just go to buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo. Every little bit counts. Luna: And now, back to the beach. I want to practice Ska vi bada? one more time. Lucas: Sure. Ska vi bada? Luna: Ska vi bada? Ja, det är varmt. Lucas: Great. And remember, if the water feels good: Vattnet är skönt. Luna: Vattnet är skönt. I love that phrase. Lucas: Let's do a mini-scene. You are at the beach with a friend. Luna: Okay, I'll start. Det är varmt idag. Ska vi bada? Lucas: Ja, vattnet är skönt. Jag vill sola först. Luna: Okej, vi går till stranden. Lucas: Perfect. You just had a full conversation in Swedish. Luna: That felt amazing. I can see myself using these on a real Swedish beach. Lucas: And that is the goal. Practice these phrases, and you will be ready for summer. Luna: Tack, Lucas. See you next time! Lucas: Hej då, and keep practicing.