About – nordicTale

Hej!

My name is Rafał, and for over a decade, I have been passionately teaching foreign languages. My journey with languages started in my youth, and since then, I have been developing my knowledge and skills to help others learn. Over 500,000 people from around the world are already following my educational materials and content about foreign languages!

The languages in which my team and I specialize:

Norwegian

Norwegian (norsk) is a Germanic language spoken by approximately 5 million people, mainly in Norway. It is characterized by a rich literary heritage and two official written forms: Bokmål (the language of books) and Nynorsk (New Norwegian), which reflect the diversity of dialects and traditions in Norway.

Swedish

Swedish (svenska) is a Germanic language spoken by around 10 million people, mainly in Sweden and parts of Finland. It is known for its melodic accent and rich vocabulary.

Elfdalian

Elfdalian (älvdalska) is a unique language from the North Germanic language group, spoken by about 2,500 people in the Älvdalen region of Sweden. It is markedly distinct from modern Swedish and has preserved many Old Norse features, such as complex grammar and distinctive sounds.

Danish

Danish (dansk) is a Germanic language spoken by around 6 million people, mainly in Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands. It is characterized by simplified grammar but challenging pronunciation, which often poses difficulties for learners.

Faroese

Faroese (føroyskt) is a Germanic language spoken by around 70,000 people, primarily in the Faroe Islands. It is closely related to Icelandic and Old Norse, making it one of the most well-preserved languages in this group.

Icelandic

Icelandic (íslenska) is a Germanic language spoken by around 370,000 people, primarily in Iceland. It is a direct descendant of Old Norse, preserving its ancient grammar and structure, making it one of the most conservative languages in Europe.

Finnish

Finnish (suomi) is a Uralic language spoken by about 5.5 million people, mainly in Finland. It differs from Scandinavian languages in its structure and origin, featuring a rich declension system (15 cases) and a unique vowel harmony system.

Dutch

Dutch (Nederlands) is a Germanic language spoken by approximately 24 million people, mainly in the Netherlands, Belgium (Flanders region), and Suriname. It is characterized by logical grammar and clear articulation, making it relatively accessible for speakers of other Germanic languages, such as German or English.

German

German (Deutsch) is a Germanic language spoken by about 100 million people as their native language, primarily in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein. It is one of the most widely used languages in Europe and a key language in business, science, and culture.