Swedish is a Germanic language and as such closely related to e.g. English and German. Speaking a Germanic language is a great start to mastering Swedish. The good news is, the Swedish grammar has, to a greater extent than English and German, been simplified a lot during the centuries. Saying this does not mean learning Swedish is a stroll in a park, but many of my students found and still find, it is not overwhelmingly difficult.
Online Language Courses
Speaking Swedish living and working in Sweden, is essential unless you work in an environment where the company official language is English. Swedes are in general very good at English, but it is a question of what generation you encounter. Also, take into account that many immigrants do not speak a word of English.
If you are planning to start a new life in Sweden or already are here, learning Swedish is more or less a must.
I offer one-to-one/or small groups online courses via Skype or Messenger. Not only are you able to keep working simultaneously and/or raise a family but you also have everything you need in your computer or tablet. You can record the lessons and review later. An online language course (one-to-one or a smaller group) is easily customized and to meet each individual’s / group’s needs.