Learn Swedish and Danish
& explore Scandinavia.
With a teacher who’s been there.
Meet Yani
Hej, I’m Yanitsa – but you can call me Yani.
I’m a Swedish and Danish teacher with a BA and MA in Scandinavian languages, and 6+ years of helping learners go from “wait, what?” to “ohhh, now I get it!”
As a non-native speaker myself, I’ve been through all the struggles – impossible pronunciation, confusing grammar, vocab overload.
That’s why I teach in a way that’s clear, logical, and actually works.
And because language isn’t just words, I always bring in culture and real-life moments too – that’s where the magic happens. ✨
What you’ll get here
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Featured Blog Posts
So, you’ve started learning Swedish – but somehow, you’re still stuck at Vad heter du? and Trevligt att träffas!, while the rest…
Are you struggling with learning Danish? Or let me guess, struggling to figure out how to learn Danish pronunciation? Well, if you are, stop!
If you’re thinking of learning Norwegian, you’ve probably already heard about Norway’s unique language situation – and come across…
Fika is all about taking time to enjoy coffee, pastries, and good conversation. But to get the full picture and understand exactly what fika is…
If you’ve ever wondered how Danes con-sistently manage to rank among the happiest people in the world despite their long…
What if happiness wasn’t found in things, but in nature – and not just in the climb-a-mountain kind, but in a quiet walk through the woods…
While the north is exceptionally beautiful with its frozen landscapes, the south – especially the province of Skåne, or Scania – has its own…
Copenhagen is full of things to fall in love with, from its historic palaces and castles to its beautiful churches. The countless towers…
Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord are considered two of the most beautiful fjords in Norway – and in my humble opinion, visiting them…
Recent Blog Posts
Danish Pronunciation – The Basics (Finally Explained Clearly)
Let’s be honest: Danish has a reputation. Ask anyone who’s tried to learn it, and they’ll probably say something like “Danish pronunciation is impossible” before…
Sankthansaften: The Highlight of Danish Summer
Sankthansaften is one of Denmark’s favorite traditions, and Danes celebrate it every year on June 23. It’s the highlight of the Danish summer – and…
Swedish Midsommar: A Beginner’s Guide
If you’re learning Swedish, or even just a little bit curious about Sweden, the Swedish Midsommar celebrations are something you need to know about. Midsommar…
Press the Pytknap: What the Danish Word Pyt Teaches Us about Life
Pytknap 🤯 I have to give it to the Danes. And the Scandinavians in general, really. They have this remarkable ability to take a whole…
Valborgsmässoafton in Sweden: A Beloved Tradition to Welcome Spring
Danish Numbers 1–99: The Logic Behind the Chaos
If you’ve just discovered Danish numbers, first of all – welcome. Second of all – I’m sorry. I know it’s hard. But luckily for you,…
Swedish Prepositions of Time: I & På + Days of the Week (+ Quiz)
If you’ve been learning Swedish for a little while, you’ve probably already run into phrases like i måndags, på måndag, and på måndagar – and…
Two of the Most Beautiful Fjords in Norway: Nærøyfjord & Aurlandsfjord
Friluftsliv: The Norwegian Way of Life
What if happiness wasn’t found in things, but in nature – and not just in the climb-a-mountain kind, but in a quiet walk through the…
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