Sommar & Vinter i P1

Sweden's most-loved radio institution: hour-long personal monologues by one speaker.

PodcastsMediaFreeAdvancedB2–C2

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What it actually is

Since 1959, invited Swedes have each been handed an hour of national radio to talk about their life and pick the music, and the results are a cultural touchstone every Swede knows. For an advanced learner the format is ideal listening: one voice, no crosstalk, sustained personal narrative, enormous range of vocabulary and register. Free to stream and download from Sveriges Radio, with decades of archive. Full native speed with no concessions — this is a reward for reaching B2, not a way to get there.

What it covers

  • Listening
  • Vocabulary
  • Immersion

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