Why Can’t I Understand Scandinavian Languages? (As an American)

I knew Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish were different languages… But I genuinely thought they’d be way more similar than they actually are.

Then I moved to Norway… and realized I was completely wrong.

In this video I break down what Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish really sound like, why some of them feel easier to understand than others, and why Danish might be the hardest one of all (at least for me as an American living in Norway).

If you’re learning Norwegian, Swedish, or Danish or you’re just curious about Scandinavian culture this one is for you.

Let me know in the comments:
Which Scandinavian language sounds the hardest to understand?

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Thanks for watching and supporting the channel! I knew Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish were different languages… But I genuinely thought they’d be way more similar than they actually are.

Then I moved to Norway… and realized I was completely wrong.

In this video I break down what Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish really sound like, why some of them feel easier to understand than others, and why Danish might be the hardest one of all (at least for me as an American living in Norway).

If you’re learning Norwegian, Swedish, or Danish or you’re just curious about Scandinavian culture this one is for you.

Let me know in the comments:
Which Scandinavian language sounds the hardest to understand?

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