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🧭 New in Sweden? Start Swedish here
4 free places to begin, before or during SFI.
How SFI works and how to sign up. SFI is free and run by your municipality.
- Svenska för allaA1–A2
Free step-by-step lessons to study on your own while you wait for SFI.
Swedish for work, from the Swedish Public Employment Service.
Sweden's healthcare guide, in English.
Residence permits: Migrationsverket. Personnummer: Skatteverket, the Swedish Tax Agency.
💡 Tip: On Svenskamentor, choose “New to Sweden” for practical, everyday Swedish first.
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