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
Learning Georgian in Tbilisi: schools, tutors, and the part you do alone
The real options for learning Georgian in Tbilisi with real prices: language schools, private tutors, university courses, and the daily self-study that makes all of them work better.
Learn Georgian with movies: what to watch and when it works
Watching Georgian films teaches you Georgian only once you can follow most of the dialogue. What the subtitle data says about that point, six films to start with, and how to watch so it counts.
The best Georgian-English dictionaries, and what each is for
There is no single best Georgian-English dictionary, because you need three different things from one. Which free dictionary to use for quick lookups, examples, grammar forms, and Georgian-only definitions.
Georgian fonts: the ones you already have, and why the letters keep changing
Every phone and laptop already ships a Georgian font. Which ones (Sylfaen, SF Georgian, Noto, BPG), why the same letter looks different in each, and what the all-caps Mtavruli forms on signs are.
Learning Georgian for a Georgian partner: why it stalls
You live with a native speaker and still can't get past survival phrases. Why a Georgian partner is not a course, the three years I did not learn, and the plan that finally worked at the family table.
Georgian prepositions come after the word
You looked up Georgian prepositions and there are none. The six postpositions that cover daily life (in, on, from, with, for, up to), one word wearing all of them, with native audio for every example.
Georgian alphabet flashcards: what a good deck needs
Most Georgian alphabet flashcards are a letter on one side and a Latin letter on the other. Why the sound matters more than the shape, the five letters that make or break a deck, and a free one with native audio.
Formal and informal Georgian: shen, tkven, and who gets which
Georgian has a formal you and an informal you, and the verb changes with them. When to say shen, when to say tkven, what batono means, and what to call your partner's parents, with native audio.
Does Memrise have Georgian?
Memrise lists Georgian, but only as user-made word lists, with no official course. What happened to the old community course, what a word list can do, and what to use first.
Georgian word order: what actually moves
Georgian word order is flexible but not random. The SOV default, the rules that hold, and real course sentences with audio showing the same words move.
Does Rosetta Stone have Georgian?
Rosetta Stone does not offer Georgian, and never has. Why the big platforms skipped the language, and what immersion-style learning looks like for Georgian.
Is there a Pimsleur course for Georgian?
Pimsleur does not offer Georgian, and neither do the other big platforms. Here is why, and what actually exists for learning Georgian by audio.
Georgian for beginners: your first 30 days
A concrete plan for learning Georgian as a beginner: what to do on day 1, the first month in order, and the three traps that stall almost everyone.
How many Georgian words do you need to know?
We measured it against a real corpus of spoken Georgian. What 100, 1,000, and 5,000 words actually buy you, and why the number is misleading in Georgian.
How to type in Georgian
Add a Georgian keyboard on Mac, Windows, iPhone, or Android, pick the right layout, and type Georgian without installing anything when you have to.
Language Exchange is live: we introduce you to a real Georgian
EasyGeorgian now matches you one to one with a Georgian learning your language and introduces you by email. No feed, no chat app, one good match. Free.
The best books to learn Georgian in 2026
Every Georgian textbook worth owning, with the level each one suits, whether it has audio, and where you can actually buy it. Plus the free course most people miss.
Is Georgian worth learning?
An honest answer to whether Georgian is worth learning in 2026, including the real time and money cost, who it pays off for, and who should skip it.
Days of the week in Georgian: count from the Sabbath
All seven days of the week in Georgian, the Sabbath counting pattern behind their names, how to say on Monday with native audio, plus months and seasons.
How Georgian verb conjugation works (free tool inside)
Georgian verb conjugation without the panic: screeves and series in plain English, plus a free conjugator that identifies any verb form you paste into it.
EasyGeorgian is now on the App Store and Google Play
The EasyGeorgian app is live on the App Store and Google Play: the full audio course, the podcast course and 9,000+ flashcards, with offline downloads.
How Georgian is learned: the evidence, in plain English
Our new research paper synthesizes what actually works for learning Georgian: 5 replicated effects, where the difficulty really lives, and the data behind our method.
Happy birthday in Georgian: gilotsav dabadebis dghes
Gilotsav dabadebis dghes is happy birthday in Georgian. How to pronounce it, the formal version, the wishes Georgians add, and what to write in a message.
What is churchkhela? Georgia's walnut and grape candy
What churchkhela is, how Georgia's walnut and grape candy is made after the harvest, what it tastes like, and how to pick a good string at a Tbilisi market.
The Georgian citizenship exam: what it asks and how to pass
How the Georgian citizenship exam works: three subjects, 600 public questions, 7 of 10 to pass. We read the official bank and built a course that teaches it.
Why is Georgia called Georgia when Georgians say Sakartvelo?
Why is Georgia called Georgia when Georgians say Sakartvelo? The Persian wolf theory, the Saint George story, the US state mix-up, and what to say in Tbilisi.
Georgian language levels: what A1 to C1 actually look like
What the CEFR levels mean for Georgian in real life, from the bakery counter at A1 to supra toasts at B1, with honest hour estimates and a free level test.
How to read the Georgian chat alphabet
How the Georgian chat alphabet works, why Google Translate can't read it, and the free converter that turns Latin-letter texts into real Georgian script.
Georgian grammar explained: how the language really works
Georgian grammar explained by a learner: the 7 cases, the famous verbs, what the language skips (gender, articles), and how the patterns actually stick.
Georgian pronunciation guide: ejectives, clusters, stress
Georgian pronunciation in plain English: what ejectives are, how ყ works, and why the clusters look worse than they sound. Every sound with native audio.
EasyGeorgian Pro is here: a conversation tutor in your pocket
EasyGeorgian Pro adds an AI conversation tutor and instant grammar help to the app, built on the vocabulary you've actually learned. 14-day free trial.
How to say how are you in Georgian (and how to answer)
How to say how are you in Georgian: rogor khar, the formal rogor khart, and the replies Georgians expect back, with native-speaker audio on every phrase.
Learn Georgian for free: the honest 2026 resource guide
Every genuinely free way to learn Georgian in 2026: the Peace Corps archives, free lessons and flashcards, YouTube, and an honest look at where free runs out.
What Georgians actually say
Every Georgian word list is built from news articles, so they teach you opposition and parliament before probably and I can. We counted 68 films and 184,000 forum posts to find out what people really say.
Before moving to Georgia: what I wish I'd known
An honest guide to moving to Georgia, from its modern infrastructure and traditional culture to scams, car rental, winters, and language, after years in Tbilisi.
How to practice speaking Georgian (even if you live abroad)
Practical ways to practice speaking Georgian every day, from audio repetition to real conversations, whether you are in Tbilisi or learning from your living room.
Georgian holidays and festivals: a year in Georgia
A guide to Georgian holidays and festivals through the year, from Orthodox Christmas and the chichilaki to Independence Day and Tbilisoba.
How well does AI actually speak Georgian? We tested 8 models to find out
Results from the Georgian AI Benchmark 2026: which AI models handle Georgian best, where every model still fails, and what that means if you use AI to learn or translate Georgian.
The State of Georgian Learning 2026: the numbers behind the boom
Highlights from the State of Georgian Learning 2026: record search interest, record tourism, the real census figures, and a supply side you can count on two hands. Every figure sourced, data free under CC-BY.
What language family is Georgian? The Kartvelian story
Georgian belongs to the Kartvelian family and is unrelated to Russian, Turkish, or any Indo-European language. Here is where it comes from and why it stands alone.
The best day trips from Tbilisi
The best day trips from Tbilisi: Mtskheta, Kazbegi and the Gergeti church, Sighnaghi and Kakheti wine country, Borjomi, and the Uplistsikhe cave town.
How to introduce yourself in Georgian
How to introduce yourself in Georgian, with native-speaker audio. Your name, where you are from, nice to meet you, and the one question that breaks the ice.
Georgian hospitality: why a guest is a gift from God
Georgian hospitality, explained: the stumari tradition, the supra table, and why being a guest in Georgia is unlike anywhere else.
Common mistakes people make learning Georgian
The most common mistakes people make learning Georgian, from getting stuck on the alphabet to drilling grammar charts, and the simple fixes for each.
Your first trip to Georgia: what to know
Planning a first trip to Georgia? A practical guide to money, transport, where to stay, food, safety, and the Georgian words worth learning first.
How to say goodbye in Georgian
How to say goodbye in Georgian, with native-speaker audio. The one word that always works, the polite address forms, and two casual goodbyes worth knowing.
Georgian names and their meanings
The most common Georgian first names and their meanings, from Giorgi to Nino, plus a free tool to write your own name in Georgian script.
Why learn Georgian? Honest reasons (and who it's for)
The real reasons to learn Georgian, from living in Tbilisi to connecting with family to the pull of a unique language, plus an honest take on who it is and isn't for.
Refer a friend to EasyGeorgian, earn credit
Know someone who keeps saying they'll learn Georgian? Refer them to EasyGeorgian: they get 10% off, you earn $15 in credit per friend, up to three.
How to speak Georgian sooner: translate less
Why you understand Georgian but freeze when you try to speak it, and how to fix it. Translate less, speak before you feel ready, and practice retrieval out loud.
The 5,000 most common Georgian words (and how we built the deck)
How we built EasyGeorgian's 5,000 most common Georgian words deck from frequency data and review by Georgian teachers, with ten real cards you can see and hear.
Cow on Road: our free game about Georgian roads
Cow on Road is EasyGeorgian's free browser game about dodging cows on Georgian roads. Play it, climb the live leaderboard, and win a free course bundle.
EasyGeorgian, reviewed by All Language Resources
All Language Resources, an independent language-learning review site, reviewed EasyGeorgian. A short summary of what they found, with a link to the full write-up.
Georgian wedding traditions: what to expect
What a Georgian wedding is actually like: the scale, the church ceremony, the supra reception, the music and dancing, and an honest note on how much varies.
Tbilisi vs Batumi: which to live in as an expat
Tbilisi vs Batumi for expats and long stays in Georgia. Cost, infrastructure, weather, and the seasonal question, and an honest take on which city fits you.
Is English spoken in Georgia? A practical guide
How widely English is spoken in Georgia, the country in the Caucasus. What to expect in Tbilisi, in the regions, and in bureaucracy, and whether you can get by.
Your first Georgian supra: five questions before you go
Georgian supra etiquette for a first-timer. Do you have to drink, will you give a toast, how long it lasts, and and what counts as rude.
Georgian tutor vs app: which to start with
Georgian language tutor or an app? An honest comparison of cost, structure, and what each builds, and the sequence that actually works for learning Georgian.
Best Georgian language courses: an honest guide
The real Georgian language course options in 2026, by type: self-paced audio courses, tutoring, free government materials, and video courses, and how to choose.
Tbilisi neighborhoods: where to live as an expat
A 2026 guide to Tbilisi neighborhoods for expats. Vake, Vera, Sololaki, Saburtalo, and the budget districts, what each is actually like, and what rent costs now.
The Georgian Orthodox Church: a guide for visitors
What the Georgian Orthodox Church is, its early history, why it matters to Georgian identity, and how to visit a Georgian church respectfully.
Georgian scripts: Asomtavruli, Nuskhuri, Mkhedruli
Georgia has three historical scripts. What Asomtavruli, Nuskhuri, and Mkhedruli are, why there are three, and which one a learner actually needs to know.
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.
You can now give EasyGeorgian as a gift
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.