Lasse N.
Lasse is the founder of EasyGeorgian. Danish, 33, married to Tamar, who is Georgian. He moved to Tbilisi in 2021 for a new adventure during the covid lockdowns and ended up putting down roots. After three teachers and an Anki deck that did not fit the way he wanted to learn, he started building EasyGeorgian in 2024. He speaks five languages and learned Russian and Spanish through modern audio courses. That experience shaped the way EasyGeorgian teaches.
Posts by Lasse
Is Georgian on Duolingo? What to use instead
No, Duolingo has never had a Georgian course, and neither do Babbel or Rosetta Stone. Here is why the big apps skipped Georgian and what to learn it with instead.
Russian or Georgian: which to learn if you're moving to Georgia
Russian or Georgian if you're moving to Tbilisi? An honest 2026 answer from a Dane who learned Russian first and Georgian here, after five years on the ground.
Georgian wine: a beginner's guide to the world's oldest tradition
Saperavi, Rkatsiteli, qvevri, amber wine. What to order, what each one tastes like, and the words you need to ask for them.
Georgian Independence Day: what May 26 means
May 26 is Georgian Independence Day, marking the 1918 birth of the Democratic Republic of Georgia. The history, how Tbilisi celebrates, and a few words to know.
How to learn Georgian without a teacher
Do you need a teacher to learn Georgian? No, not to start. Why a tutor in week one is mostly wasted money, the no-teacher path that works, and when a teacher is worth it.
How to self-study Georgian: a plan that works
Can you self-study Georgian on your own? Yes, and it is the normal path. A structured self-study plan, the tools you need, and the two hard parts of going solo.
How to say hello in Georgian
The everyday Georgian word for hello is gamarjoba. Plus the morning, evening, and goodbye versions you'll actually hear.
The best apps to learn Georgian in 2026
An honest 2026 review of every app that supports Georgian, sorted by what each one actually does. Foundations, gamified supplements, AI conversation tools, and the rest.
What language do they speak in Georgia?
A short, friendly answer to the question Google asks most often. Georgian, mostly. Russian, often. A few smaller languages in specific regions.
Why most Georgian flashcards fail (and what we built instead)
Honest write-up after trying the user-made Anki Georgian decks, recording my own audio, and giving up. The four structural ceilings on free Georgian flashcards, and the alternative we built.
How to say thank you in Georgian
The everyday Georgian word for thank you is madloba. Plus the bigger version, the reply, and a few situational variants you'll actually use.
What are khinkali? A first-timer's guide to eating them right
The Georgian dumpling everyone tries on day one in Tbilisi, and gets wrong on day one in Tbilisi. How to actually eat them, what to drink with them, what to skip.
EasyGeorgian, now giftable
EasyGeorgian is now giftable. Send a course directly, schedule it for a birthday, or get a printable card. Live at easygeorgian.com/gift.
How long does it actually take to learn Georgian
The honest answer with brackets: conversational at three months, comfortable at a year, fluent in three. Plus the things that move the dial up or down.
Cost of living in Tbilisi (2026): real numbers from five years here
Honest 2026 cost-of-living breakdown for Tbilisi from a Dane who moved here in 2021 and is still here. Rent, food, transport, bills, and how fast the city is climbing.
Should you learn the Georgian alphabet first?
Yes, but only for an afternoon. Why drilling Mkhedruli from a chart for a week is the trap, and what to do instead.
Counting in Georgian: 1 to 100
How to count in Georgian, why the language uses base-20 above 19, and which numbers you'll actually use at the bakery, the marshrutka, and the market.
Comprehensible input, explained without jargon
Half of the language-learning internet is fighting about this concept. Here is what it actually is, why it matters for Georgian specifically, and what it looks like in practice.
The best way to learn Georgian in 2026
A direct survey of every way to learn Georgian today: textbooks, teachers, apps, audio courses, comprehensible input. What actually works, what doesn't, and why.
Is Georgian hard to learn?
The honest answer with brackets. The things that make Georgian feel hard, the things that don't, and what to do about both.
Living in Tbilisi as an expat: a 2026 guide
Honest write-up after five years here. What it costs, what to bring, what surprises people, and where the city actually opens up if you make a small effort with the language.
What is a Georgian supra? An outsider's guide
The Georgian feast as a social event. Who sits where, what gets toasted, how long it lasts, and what counts as bad manners. Written for someone about to attend their first one.
What is khachapuri? A guide to Georgia's beloved cheese bread
The five regional types of khachapuri, what makes each different, how to order them, and which one to try first.
20 Georgian phrases for travelers
The Georgian sentences you'll actually use in a Tbilisi cafe, marshrutka, or supra. Not the textbook ten that nobody says, with audio for every phrase.
How to say "I love you" in Georgian
Miq'varkhar, the small grammar trick behind it, and how Georgians use the same verb root for everything from a person to a plate of khinkali.
The Georgian alphabet: a short history and the right way to learn it
33 letters, three scripts, UNESCO heritage. What makes the Georgian alphabet unique, why drilling a chart is the wrong way to learn it, and what works instead.
How to learn Georgian: a complete guide
An honest, opinionated walkthrough of how to actually learn Georgian: alphabet, audio-first method, comprehensible input, flashcards, and when (if ever) to add a teacher.
Hi from Tbilisi
A quick note on who we are, what we've built, and why a Dane and a Georgian decided to make a Georgian school.
Why audio-first wins for Georgian
The case for acquiring Georgian rather than studying it. Why audio is the right vehicle for most adult learners, and what an audio-course lesson actually does that a textbook can't.
Ready to start speaking Georgian?
Your first lesson is free. No card required. Just press play and start learning.