5. Norwegian
This Scandinavian language is in the first category of languages that are considered to be closely related to English, with the estimation that it can be learned for 23-24 weeks, that is, 575-600 hours. Syntax and word order in Norwegian are quite similar to English, and considering the fact the language is spoken by around 4 millions of people located mainly in Norway, you should consider learning this language if you have a certain interest in moving there. Now, let’s see the top four entries on our list of easiest Germanic languages to learn for English speakers.
