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It's About Time You Put Your Language Learning Process Into HyperSpeed

Our mission is to make learning languages a whole lot easier, quicker, and more fun. We aren’t just in a league of our own, we are the league - and we want you in it!

Many people live in Sweden for years without learning the language despite countless hours of courses and study.

Have you ever wondered why?

You may be shocked to discover, Swedish is actually considered one of the easiest languages to learn for native English speakers. The thing is, it doesn’t matter how much you study.

To learn a language you must integrate it into your life.

And that is exactly why we created The Language Lock In. We put your language learning process into HyperSpeed and push the boundaries of what you perhaps thought was possible.

Meet The Team

Ryan Branch, Founder

Ryan moved from the UK to Sweden in 2019 and quickly recognized that traditional Swedish courses weren’t helping learners build real conversational confidence. With a professional background in coaching leaders and improving communication in organizations, he founded Language Lock In to create a more practical, real-world approach to learning Swedish.

Stefan Thyron, Co-Founder

Stefan documented his language-learning journey on YouTube after moving from the US, growing a community of over 100,000 subscribers along the way. He now speaks Swedish at a C1 level, holds a Master’s degree in Teaching from Concordia University, and co-founded Language Lock In to help expats gain real confidence in a new language.

Fredrik Anrin, Director

Fredrik joined the Language Lock In team in 2025. He holds an Executive MBA from Stockholm University and brings extensive leadership experience from senior roles at multiple Stockholm-based companies. He supports the team with operations, sales, and long-term growth.

Cova Hedin, Head of Instruction

Cova is a passionate Swedish teacher with six years of experience, having worked across multiple language platforms and created a full Swedish course for StoryLearning. Born in Gothenburg to a Chilean father and Swedish mother, she now lives in Italy and speaks five languages. Alongside her teaching, she runs an active Instagram community where she shares Swedish tips, culture, and language inspiration.

Dr. Anneli Beronius Haake, Curriculum Consultant

Anneli is a Swedish language educator with over 30,000 hours of teaching experience and the author of the bestselling Teach Yourself Complete Swedish. She holds a PhD, a PCHE Teaching Degree, is a certified SWEDEX examiner, and is a recognized authority in Swedish language education and cultural integration.

Lisa Smevige, Instructor & Social Media Lead

Lisa currently studies medicine in The Netherlands, but has always had an interest in languages. She started teaching Swedish four years ago as a small side job, but has since grown into a passionate teacher. She has experience teaching all levels of learners, and she is also currently busy running our social media!

Ebba Malgeryd, Instructor

Ebba is a Swedish native from Gothenburg who loves helping students feel confident using Swedish in real life. Alongside her passion for teaching, she has a strong interest in makeup and design, and she is the creative mind behind the Language Lock In logo. With her warm energy and creative background, she brings both structure and personality into the classroom.

Johanna Ängsås, Instructor

Johanna holds a degree in Applied Physics from KTH and is currently based in Egypt. With a strong analytical background and a deep love of learning, she brings clarity, structure, and curiosity into every lesson. Having experienced life in a new country herself, she is especially passionate about helping students feel confident using Swedish in real-world situations.

Lisa Karlsson, Program Experience Lead

Lisa is a self-described “life enjoyer” with a passion for people, learning, and meaningful connections. A professional pastry chef by trade, she has lived in the UK, Spain, Switzerland, and the US, and now brings her international experience back to Sweden. Today, she focuses on creating outstanding experiences for expats building a life in Sweden.

Damon Motie Rasool, Instructor

Damon has been teaching Swedish since 2021 and loves helping students build real confidence in the language. Speaking five languages himself, he understands the challenges of learning something new and brings that insight into every lesson. Outside of teaching, he enjoys training and often dives into topics related to history and social sciences.

Mina Rylander, Instructor

Mina holds a Swedish Teaching Degree qualifying her to teach Swedish, English, Italian, and Spanish, and she is also a trained interpreter. She has additional qualifications from universities in England and Italy and has lived and worked in several countries. With firsthand experience of learning languages herself, Mina creates a warm, supportive environment where students can grow with confidence.

Sara Eriksen, Instructor

Sara is a native Swedish speaker who has lived in several parts of Sweden, as well as in Tanzania and, since 2021, in Türkiye. With a Danish husband and family in Norway, she has strong insight into both the differences and the similarities among the Scandinavian languages. Her multicultural background gives her a keen understanding of the challenges of adapting to a new country, and she enjoys supporting others on their language-learning journey.

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Get ready to speak fluent Swedish like never before.
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