Hej! I’m Yanitsa 👋
a non-native teacher of Swedish and Danish – and a Norwegian language enthusiast – obsessed with Scandinavia. ✨
I have a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Scandinavian languages and culture, and over 6 years of teaching experience.
I like to say I’m a linguist by heart, education, and profession – and honestly, I can’t imagine it being otherwise. 💓
How Aurora Bookrealis was born
👩🏫 Over the past 6+ years of teaching Swedish and Danish, I’ve worked with hundreds of students, and I’ve seen firsthand what people struggle with the most (not to mention I’ve lived it myself).
That’s why I created Aurora Bookrealis – to help you learn Swedish and Danish in a way that finally makes sense. To make learning Scandinavian languages feel doable, logical, and structured – but still fun.
🎯 But I have another mission, too: to help you fall in love with Scandinavia the way I did.
I want to show you the beauty of Sweden, Denmark, and Norway – not just through their languages, but through their cultures, books, and places.
What You’ll Get Here
📚 Swedish and Danish lessons from A1 to C1 – structured, logical, and full of cultural context (you’re not just learning words, you’re learning how the language actually works).
🧠 Clear and logical grammar explanations – especially for all those things you’ve been told are “just the way they are.” (Spoiler: there are rules.)
🗣️ Useful, real-life vocabulary, organized in a way that actually helps you remember and understand – no random word lists, no pointless cramming (okay, just a tiny bit of cramming).
🎭 Cultural insights – from fika and hygge to holidays, traditions, books, movies, and everyday life in Scandinavia – and everything else you can think about.
🧳 Travel inspiration and personal stories from my own time exploring Sweden, Denmark, and Norway.
💡 Study advice and motivation based on what I’ve seen work, and what I’ve seen burn people out.
Why Trust Me?
🎓 I have a BA and MA in Scandinavian languages and culture, and I’ve been working with Scandinavian languages for 10 years now.
🧑🏫 I’ve been teaching Swedish and Danish for over 6 years, and have worked with hundreds of students.
⏳ With thousands of hours of teaching experience, I’ve seen what actually helps learners succeed – and what gets in their way.
✍️ I’ve created all kinds of helpful resources for my students – grammar guides, vocabulary lists, cheat sheets, and more – because I honestly LOVE seeing them succeed.
💛 I’m a non-native speaker too. I know what it feels like to not “get it” – and I also know how good it feels when things finally click.
✨ I’m slightly obsessed with Scandinavia and I love what I do.
🙋♀️ And most of all – I’d genuinely LOVE to help you feel more confident, curious, and excited about learning.
Recent Blog Posts
Nynorsk vs Bokmål: Spelling, Grammar and Vocabulary
If you read my other article on the topic, you’re already familiar with Nynorsk and Bokmål – Norway’s two official written forms. Now, we’re taking a closer look into Nynorsk vs Bokmål: the differences they have in spelling, grammar, and vocabulary. But…
Bokmål and Nynorsk: All You Need to Know About Norwegian
If you’re thinking of learning Norwegian, you’ve probably already heard about Norway’s unique language situation – and come across the terms Bokmål and Nynorsk. And I’m guessing you have questions. Are they two separate languages or just different forms of the same…
Best Ways to Learn Swedish: 17 Tips That Actually Work
So, you’ve started learning Swedish – but somehow, you’re still stuck at Vad heter du? and Trevligt att träffas!, while the rest of the language just feels like a mess of strange sounds and rules that make zero sense? Trust me, you’re…
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