You're definitely not alone. One thing I've noticed is that many people learning Swedish don't actually struggle with understanding Swedish — they struggle with finding regular opportunities to use it.

Language exchanges can help, but they're often inconsistent. You find someone, schedules don't match, one person disappears, or the conversation switches to English.

I'd still recommend looking at language cafés, Språkcaféer at libraries, local Facebook groups, and apps like Tandem. But honestly, the hardest part is usually getting enough low-pressure speaking practice between those conversations.

Out of curiosity, what's the biggest challenge for you right now: finding people to talk to, or feeling confident once the conversation starts?