The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces
Are you learning Norwegian?
Do you find some aspects of the Norwegian language hard to grasp?
Don't be puzzled! You have come to the right place!
In this podcast, you can pick the episodes covering the things you struggle with, whether it is pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary nuances, expressions, cultural aspects or you need some learning tips.
Bare hyggelig ;)
Podcasting since 2025 • 11 episodes
The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces
Latest Episodes
#11 Perfection your Norwegian "u" sound and avoid misunderstandings [pronunciation] [uttale]
Struggling with Norwegian pronunciation? You're not alone! The letter U presents a unique challenge for English speakers, requiring tongue positioning that feels unfamiliar and awkward at first. This episode breaks down the mechani...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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13:19
10. When private lessons might be the answer - and how to choose your teacher. [tips og tanker]
Struggling with motivation in your language learning journey? You're not alone. The traditional classroom setting works wonderfully for some learners but leaves others feeling either perpetually behind or consistently unchallenged. Drawing from...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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6:36
#9 Å legge/ligge, å sette/sitte: two tricky verb pairs demystified [vokabular] [grammatikk]
Norwegian features tricky verb pairs that confuse even native speakers: intransitive "å ligge/å sitte" (describing states) versus transitive "å legge/å sette" (describing a change of state). These verb pairs follow different rules but look simi...
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Episode 9
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23:56
#8 Å legge, å sette and å putte: Things, their position and the art of placing them correctly. [vokabular]
While English speakers casually "put" things anywhere, Norwegians must choose between three specific verbs—å legge, å sette, and å putte—depending on an object's final position. This episode breaks down this unique linguistic feature with clear...
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12:44
#7 Flags, Parades & Ice Cream! - 17th of May listening exercise! [kultur] [på norsk]
Norway's Constitution Day transforms the entire country into a sea of red, white, and blue flags, joyous celebrations, and the rhythmic march of children's parades. Through this unique listening comprehension episode, you'll get to know "...
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Episode 7
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31:41
