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Absolute beginner #5 - Talking about yourself in Swedish

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Hej!
Jag heter Joakim.
Jag är 33 år gammal.
Jag är musiker.
Jag är svensk.
Hello!
My name is Joakim.
I'm 33 years old.
I'm a musician.
I'm a Swede.

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