Learn Swedish in the gaps of your day

Built on the Rivstart series, from first words through B2. Listen while you commute, review with a swipe, and let spaced repetition handle the rest.

Download for iOS

Available on iPhone and iPad. The Android app currently covers Finnish only.

7,935
words & phrases
38
chapters
2
courses
4
source languages

Built on Rivstart, the standard Swedish course

The series most SFI and university courses teach from — followed chapter by chapter.

Rivstart A1+A2 and B1+B2

All 38 chapters, in the book’s own order. Whatever chapter your class is on, the app is on it too.

From absolute beginner to B2

A single continuous path — nearly 8,000 words and phrases covering both volumes, so you do not switch apps as you progress.

Exam-oriented vocabulary

The B1–B2 half concentrates on the register that SFI and Swedish proficiency tests draw from.

Native audio on every card

Each word and sentence is voiced, so Swedish pitch and rhythm are there from the very first chapter.

What you get, chapter by chapter

The full contents, straight from the app.

Rivstart A1+A220 chapters · 3,043
  • Chapter 1
    Classroom phrases, greetings, introductions, personal info.
    238
  • Chapter 2
    Meeting people, everyday talk, routine phrases.
    184
  • Chapter 3
    Numbers, time, schedules, basic services.
    172
  • Chapter 4
    Food and shopping, measures, packaging, prices.
    196
  • Chapter 5
    Free time, culture, going out.
    179
  • Chapter 6
    Family and relatives, talking about people.
    152
  • Chapter 7
    Shopping and clothes, sizes, colors, opinions.
    212
  • Chapter 8
    Tourism and Sweden, weather, planning trips, dates.
    153
  • Chapter 9
    Transport and directions, travel between cities.
    141
  • Chapter 10
    Facts about Sweden, society basics.
    149
  • Chapter 11
    Internet, communication, invitations, messaging.
    116
  • Chapter 12
    Swedish food and food traditions.
    137
  • Chapter 13
    Work life, daily routines, tasks and responsibilities.
    110
  • Chapter 14
    Invitations, countryside, etiquette.
    143
  • Chapter 15
    Typical Sweden and climate, opinions.
    108
  • Chapter 16
    Education and future plans.
    120
  • Chapter 17
    Housing and home, rooms, furniture, regions.
    141
  • Chapter 18
    Everyday situations at work, appliances, services, apologies.
    125
  • Chapter 19
    Health: body, symptoms, doctor.
    102
  • Chapter 20
    Media and news, radio, headlines.
    165
Rivstart B1+B218 chapters · 4,892
  • Chapter 1
    Lifestyle, well-being, habits, everyday choices.
    440
  • Chapter 2
    Free time, social life, trends and routines.
    312
  • Chapter 3
    Society and civic topics.
    193
  • Chapter 4
    Places, regions, travel inside Sweden, local culture.
    308
  • Chapter 5
    History and long-term change.
    305
  • Chapter 6
    Truth, myths, beliefs, evaluating information.
    240
  • Chapter 7
    Travel and tourism, planning and experiences.
    402
  • Chapter 8
    Crime and justice, rules and consequences.
    336
  • Chapter 9
    Challenges, conflicts, social media, influence.
    230
  • Chapter 10
    Seasons, traditions, everyday culture, style levels.
    214
  • Chapter 11
    Consumer rules and complaints, negotiation.
    237
  • Chapter 12
    Networking and job search, CV language.
    196
  • Chapter 13
    Family and relationships, holidays, belief vocabulary.
    271
  • Chapter 14
    Climate, society, work environment and responsibility.
    183
  • Chapter 15
    Work life and Swedish codes at work.
    268
  • Chapter 16
    Family dynamics, personal qualities, conflict, reading motivation.
    257
  • Chapter 17
    Vikings, runes, history, religion and worldview.
    263
  • Chapter 18
    Swedish identity and norms, workplace culture, academic writing.
    237

Real cards from the deck

Actual vocabulary as it appears in the app.

elev
student

Eleven är i skolan för att lära sig.

The student is at school to learn.

lärare
teacher

Hon är lärare på skolan.

She is a teacher at the school.

Ursäkta.
Excuse me.

Ursäkta, vad betyder det?

Excuse me, what does that mean?

Hur säger man … på svenska
How do you say … in Swedish?

Hur säger man 'book' på svenska?

How do you say 'book' in Swedish?

sida
page

Läs sidan om sömnvanor först.

Read the page about sleep habits first.

soffpotatis
couch potato

Min bror är en soffpotatis.

My brother is a couch potato.

hurtbulle
sporty, energetic person

Sara är en riktig hurtbulle.

Sara is a real sporty, energetic person.

som
such as

Jag gillar sporter som tennis och simning.

I like sports such as tennis and swimming.

Learn Swedish from your language

Every card is translated, so you are never guessing through a third language.

  • English
  • Russian
  • Arabic
  • Finnish

Common questions

Does Pecto follow the Rivstart books?

Yes. The deck follows Rivstart A1+A2 and B1+B2 chapter by chapter, so you can study alongside a course or work through it independently.

How far does the vocabulary go?

From absolute beginner through B2 — 38 chapters and close to 8,000 words and phrases in one continuous path.

Can I learn hands-free while driving?

Yes. Audio mode plays a personalised review stream you control with steering wheel buttons or a double or triple tap on your headphones.

Do I need to be online?

No. Download a chapter once and both the cards and the audio work offline.

Start today, in the time you already have

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