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Välj rätt svar: 'Kan du hjälpa mig imorgon?' — '___, jag har tyvärr inte tid.' (Choose the correct answer: 'Can you help me tomorrow?' — '___, unfortunately I don't have time.')

Ja (Yes)

Jo (Yes — contradicting a negative)

Inte (Not)

Nej (No)

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Swedex A2 certifies elementary Swedish proficiency across reading, listening, grammar, writing, and speaking at authorised Folkuniversitetet test centres.

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1Läs annonsen: 'Till salu: Cykel, bra skick, 3 växlar. Pris: 800 kr. Ring 070-123 45 67.' (Read the ad: 'For sale: Bicycle, good condition, 3 gears. Price: 800 kr. Call 070-123 45 67.') Vad säljer personen? (What is the person selling?)

A.En bil (A car)

B.En cykel (A bicycle)

C.En motorcykel (A motorcycle)

D.En barnvagn (A pram)

Explanation: The ad clearly states 'Cykel' (bicycle) is for sale. At A2 level, reading a short classified ad and identifying the item being sold is a core reading comprehension skill.

2Läs meddelandet: 'Hej Anna! Jag kan inte komma på festen på fredag. Jag är sjuk. Hoppas du har det bra! Kram, Lisa.' (Read the message: 'Hi Anna! I cannot come to the party on Friday. I am sick. Hope you are well! Hugs, Lisa.') Varför kan Lisa inte komma? (Why can Lisa not come?)

A.Hon jobbar (She is working)

B.Hon är sjuk (She is sick)

C.Hon reser bort (She is travelling)

D.Hon har glömt (She has forgotten)

Explanation: Lisa states 'Jag är sjuk' (I am sick) as the reason she cannot attend. Identifying a reason in a short personal message is a typical A2 reading task.

3Läs skylten: 'Biblioteket är öppet måndag–fredag 10–19, lördag 10–15. Stängt söndag.' (Read the sign: 'The library is open Monday–Friday 10–19, Saturday 10–15. Closed Sunday.') När är biblioteket stängt? (When is the library closed?)

A.På måndag (On Monday)

B.På lördag (On Saturday)

C.På söndag (On Sunday)

D.På fredag (On Friday)

Explanation: The sign says 'Stängt söndag' (Closed Sunday). Reading opening hours from a notice is a standard A2 task requiring comprehension of days of the week.

4Läs e-posten: 'Hej! Jag heter Maria och jag söker ett rum att hyra. Jag är student och behöver ett rum nära universitetet. Jag kan betala 4 000 kr per månad. Hör av dig!' (Read the email: 'Hi! My name is Maria and I am looking for a room to rent. I am a student and need a room near the university. I can pay 4,000 kr per month. Get in touch!') Vad söker Maria? (What is Maria looking for?)

A.En lägenhet att köpa (An apartment to buy)

B.Ett rum att hyra (A room to rent)

C.Ett hus att hyra (A house to rent)

D.En parkering (A parking space)

Explanation: Maria explicitly writes 'söker ett rum att hyra' (looking for a room to rent). A2 readers should identify the key request in a short email.

5Läs menyn: 'Dagens lunch: Köttbullar med potatis och lingonsylt, 95 kr. Vegetariskt alternativ: Pasta med tomatsås, 85 kr. Dryck ingår.' (Read the menu: 'Today's lunch: Meatballs with potatoes and lingonberry jam, 95 kr. Vegetarian option: Pasta with tomato sauce, 85 kr. Drink included.') Vilket alternativ är billigast? (Which option is cheapest?)

A.Köttbullar (Meatballs)

B.Pasta med tomatsås (Pasta with tomato sauce)

C.Dryck (Drink)

D.De kostar lika mycket (They cost the same)

Explanation: Pasta with tomato sauce costs 85 kr while meatballs cost 95 kr, making pasta the cheaper option. Comparing prices in a simple menu is a practical A2 reading task.

6Läs informationen: 'Bussen avgår klockan 14:30. Nästa buss går om två timmar. Biljetter köps ombord.' (Read the information: 'The bus departs at 14:30. The next bus goes in two hours. Tickets are purchased on board.') Var köper man biljetten? (Where does one buy the ticket?)

A.På stationen (At the station)

B.På internet (Online)

C.Ombord på bussen (On the bus)

D.I en butik (In a shop)

Explanation: The notice says 'Biljetter köps ombord' (Tickets are purchased on board). Identifying procedural information from a transport notice is a key A2 reading skill.

7Läs texten: 'Erik arbetar som lärare. Han jobbar på en skola i Stockholm. Han börjar klockan åtta varje morgon och slutar klockan tre. Han tycker om sitt jobb.' (Read the text: 'Erik works as a teacher. He works at a school in Stockholm. He starts at eight every morning and finishes at three. He likes his job.') Hur länge jobbar Erik varje dag? (How long does Erik work each day?)

A.Sex timmar (Six hours)

B.Sju timmar (Seven hours)

C.Åtta timmar (Eight hours)

D.Nio timmar (Nine hours)

Explanation: Erik starts at 08:00 and finishes at 15:00, which is seven hours. Calculating a time duration from stated start and end times is an A2 reading inference task.

8Läs annonsen: 'Sökes: Deltidsjobb som kassör i mataffär. Erfarenhet krävs ej. Arbetstid: helger. Ansök på vår webbplats.' (Read the ad: 'Wanted: Part-time job as cashier in grocery store. No experience required. Working hours: weekends. Apply on our website.') Vilka dagar ska man jobba? (Which days should one work?)

A.Vardagar (Weekdays)

B.Helger (Weekends)

C.Måndag till onsdag (Monday to Wednesday)

D.Varje dag (Every day)

Explanation: The ad specifies 'Arbetstid: helger' (Working hours: weekends). Identifying specific details from a job advertisement is a standard A2 reading task.

9Läs vykortets text: 'Hej från Mallorca! Vädret är fantastiskt och stranden är jättefin. Vi badar och solar hela dagarna. Ses snart! Kram, Sara och Björn.' (Read the postcard: 'Hello from Mallorca! The weather is fantastic and the beach is really nice. We swim and sunbathe all day. See you soon! Hugs, Sara and Björn.') Var är Sara och Björn? (Where are Sara and Björn?)

A.I Sverige (In Sweden)

B.På Mallorca (In Mallorca)

C.I Norge (In Norway)

D.I Danmark (In Denmark)

Explanation: The postcard opens with 'Hej från Mallorca!' (Hello from Mallorca!), clearly indicating their location. Reading a holiday postcard and identifying the writer's location is a straightforward A2 task.

10Läs texten om Karin: 'Karin är 28 år. Hon bor i Göteborg med sin katt. Hon jobbar på ett sjukhus som sjuksköterska. På fritiden tränar hon och läser böcker.' (Read the text about Karin: 'Karin is 28 years old. She lives in Gothenburg with her cat. She works at a hospital as a nurse. In her free time she exercises and reads books.') Vad gör Karin på fritiden? (What does Karin do in her free time?)

A.Hon lagar mat och tittar på TV (She cooks and watches TV)

B.Hon tränar och läser böcker (She exercises and reads books)

C.Hon sjunger och dansar (She sings and dances)

D.Hon reser och fotograferar (She travels and takes photos)

Explanation: The text states 'På fritiden tränar hon och läser böcker' (In her free time she exercises and reads books). This tests direct comprehension of leisure activities described in a short biography.

About the Swedex A2 Exam

Swedex is Sweden's official Swedish proficiency certificate, developed and administered by Folkuniversitetet. The A2 level certifies elementary Swedish proficiency in line with the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). It tests reading, listening, vocabulary, grammar, writing, and speaking in everyday contexts — shopping, housing, transport, health, and social interaction. The exam is taken in one sitting at an authorised test centre and is offered approximately twice per year in Sweden and at partner institutions worldwide. A Swedex A2 certificate is useful for newcomers to Sweden, for job applications, and as a stepping stone toward higher Swedex levels (B1, B2, C1).

Questions

50 scored questions

Time Limit

Written: ~2.5–3 hours; Oral: ~25 minutes.

Passing Score

Pass/fail assessed by examiners across all components.

Exam Fee

Approximately SEK 3,125 per sitting (2026); varies by test centre. (Folkuniversitetet.)

Swedex A2 Exam Content Outline

~30%

Lasforstaelse (Reading)

Short everyday texts — ads, notices, emails, signs — MCQ testing comprehension and key details.

~25%

Horforstaelse (Listening)

Short dialogues and announcements — MCQ testing purpose, key information, and simple details.

~25%

Ord och Grammatik (Vocabulary and Grammar)

En/ett gender, verb tenses, word order, prepositions, and common everyday vocabulary.

~10%

Skriftlig uppgift (Writing)

Short written task — a note, message, or simple email at A2 production level.

~10%

Muntlig uppgift (Speaking)

Individual oral exam — self-introduction, familiar topics, simple conversational interaction.

How to Pass the Swedex A2 Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Pass/fail assessed by examiners across all components.
Exam length: 50 questions
Time limit: Written: ~2.5–3 hours; Oral: ~25 minutes.
Exam fee: Approximately SEK 3,125 per sitting (2026); varies by test centre.

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Swedex A2 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master en/ett noun gender from the start — it affects articles, adjective endings, and pronouns. Learn each new noun together with its gender (e.g. en bil, ett hus) and you will avoid the most common A2 grammar mistakes.

2Practise V2 (verb-second) word order daily. Whenever you start a Swedish sentence with a time expression (idag, igar, om tva timmar), the verb must come second: 'Idag ater jag lunch klockan tolv.' This inversion rule is tested directly in Swedex.

3Learn the Swedish time system: 'halv atta' means 7:30 (half TO eight, not half PAST eight). Also learn 'kvart i' (quarter to) and 'kvart over' (quarter past). Time expressions appear in both listening and reading tasks.

4Build vocabulary around the six core A2 topic areas: housing, health, work, shopping, transport, and family. For each topic, learn the 20–30 most frequent nouns and verbs. Use flashcards with Swedish on one side and English on the other.

5Listen to simple Swedish every day — Swedish Radio (Sveriges Radio) has easy news programmes (Latten pa latt svenska), and many A2-level podcasts are available. Even 15 minutes of daily listening greatly improves your Horforstaelse score.

6For the oral exam, prepare short answers about yourself: your name, age, family, job, daily routine, hobbies, and where you live. Practice saying these out loud until they are automatic — A2 speaking tasks focus exactly on these personal and familiar topics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Swedex A2?

Swedex A2 is an official Swedish proficiency certificate at CEFR A2 (elementary) level, issued by Folkuniversitetet. It tests reading, listening, grammar/vocabulary, writing, and speaking in everyday Swedish situations. It is internationally recognised and useful for immigration, employment, and further study purposes.

How much does the Swedex A2 exam cost?

The fee is approximately SEK 3,125 per sitting in 2026, but costs vary by test centre. Contact your nearest authorised Folkuniversitetet centre for the exact current fee and registration deadlines.

How often is the Swedex A2 offered?

Swedex exams are offered approximately twice per year — typically in spring (May/June) and autumn (September/October). Exact dates vary by test centre. Check upcoming dates at folkuniversitetet.se/in-english/swedex-swedish-examinations/examination-dates/.

What grammar topics are tested at A2 level?

Key A2 grammar: en/ett noun gender and indefinite/definite articles, present and past tense of common verbs, V2 (verb-second) word order and inversion, adjective agreement with nouns, basic prepositions (i, pa, om, vid), reflexive pronouns, and modal verbs (kan, maste, far, ska).

Where can I take the Swedex A2 exam?

Swedex exams are held at authorised Folkuniversitetet test centres in Sweden and at partner institutions abroad (including Nordic Institutes and language schools in Europe, Asia, and the Americas). Find your nearest centre at folkuniversitetet.se or by emailing swedex@folkuniversitetet.se.

Is there an official practice test available?

Folkuniversitetet publishes sample exam materials for Swedex on its website. These are the most authentic preparation resource. Practising with real sample texts and audio clips is strongly recommended alongside this free practice bank.