Complete Swedish Beginner to Intermediate Course, Book and Audio Support
Book Support: Complete Swedish is a Teach Yourself language course designed to take learners from beginner towards intermediate Swedish. Its 20 learning units combine grammar, vocabulary, practice and cultural material, with course audio available through the Teach Yourself Library app or website.
At a glance
- Covers reading, writing, listening and speaking through explanations, exercises and review activities.
- Includes authentic listening activities, culture notes, a verb reference and a word glossary.
- The listing describes a progression spanning beginner to upper-intermediate levels, with a storyline used to contextualise learning.
Reference price: £39.99
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The combination of grammar guidance, exercises and listening practice supports varied self-study rather than relying on vocabulary lists alone.
- Audio access is stated to be free through the Teach Yourself Library app or website.
- The publisher positions it for self-study, tutor-supported work, beginner classes and refresher study.
Cons
- The audio depends on using the Teach Yourself Library app or streaming site, rather than a separately specified audio format.
Technical specifications
12 specifications| Publisher | Teach Yourself |
|---|---|
| Edition | 2nd ed. |
| Publication date | 8 Mar. 2018 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 368 pages |
| Course units | 20 learning units |
| Stated course level | A1 Beginner to B2 Upper Intermediate level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines and from Novice-Low to Advanced-Mid level of the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) proficiency guidelines. |
| Audio access | Access the audio for this course for free by downloading it to the Teach Yourself Library app or streaming it on library.teachyourself.com. |
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 19.05 x 1.91 x 24.77 cm |
| ISBN-10 | 1444195107 |
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| ISBN-13 | 978-1444195101 |
What to know before buying
- Audio access is described as free via the Teach Yourself Library app or streaming site. The listing does not specify whether audio is supplied on physical media.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Learners progressing from Swedish beginner material towards intermediate study.
- Self-study learners who want guided grammar, practice tasks and listening activities in one course.
- Tutors or beginner classes seeking a course text, and learners using Swedish as a refresher or to support Swedex preparation.
Less suited to
- Learners seeking an absolute-beginner-only course. The listing directs those learners to a separate Get Started in Swedish course.
- Learners who require a standalone audio disc or downloadable files outside the stated app and streaming access.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback is broadly favourable about the course’s clarity and usefulness for self-study, particularly its grammar explanations and support for learning vocabulary and word associations. Vocabulary feedback is mixed, so learners who want a dedicated, consistently praised vocabulary reference may prefer to supplement it. These impressions relate to the book’s learning approach and do not establish a particular outcome or level of progress.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the explanations as clear and the course as useful for self-study.
- Grammar, readability and learning effectiveness are among the positively mentioned aspects.
Mixed feedback
- Feedback about the vocabulary section is mixed.
Frequently asked questions
Does the course include audio?
The listing says course audio can be accessed free by downloading it in the Teach Yourself Library app or streaming it on the Teach Yourself Library site. It does not specify physical audio media.
What level does the course cover?
The listing maps it from A1 Beginner to B2 Upper Intermediate on the CEFR and gives corresponding ACTFL levels from Novice-Low to Advanced-Mid.
What skills and materials are covered?
The course says it teaches reading, writing, listening and speaking, with 20 learning units, grammar and vocabulary practice, a verb reference, a glossary, culture notes and self-check activities.
Is this suitable for an absolute beginner?
The course is presented as a beginner-to-intermediate progression. The listing recommends a separate absolute-beginner course for learners who need that starting point.
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