Question 1

Is it hard to learn Norwegian?

Accepted Answer

Actually, Norwegian is a more accessible language than most for native English speakers to understand. Like most Scandinavian languages, English and Norwegian have shared roots, making it easier to grasp grammar and syntax than in other languages.

Question 2

Is Norwegian and Swedish the same language?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no. Swedish and Norwegian share similar roots in the North Germanic languages.

Similarly, English and German share similar roots making it easier to cross over from one language to another. There are dialectical differences between various regions of the Scandinavian countries that make the languages similar but not the same.