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 ;)
Episodes
11 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
#6 Norwegian nouns demystified (an introduction and a little bit extra) [grammatikk]
Norwegian nouns operate within a three-gender system with unique rules for articles and definiteness that differ significantly from English. We explore how nouns transform when expressing "the" through suffixes rather than separate articles.
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30:10
#5 Å tro - å synes - å tenke - å mene: the subtle art of expressing opinions in Norwegian [vokabular]
Norwegian's multiple verbs for expressing thoughts and opinions create a fascinating linguistic puzzle for learners. Moving beyond simple translation reveals a rich system for communicating certainty, preference, and reflection with precision.<...
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Episode 5
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14:05
#4 The KJ sound: it's time to nail it! [pronunciation] [uttale]
Norwegian teacher Silje provides a detailed guide to mastering the challenging KJ sound in Norwegian with three practical techniques and plenty of practice examples. The tutorial includes both the technical aspects of tongue positioning and rea...
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8:56
#3 "Å pleie å" - how you actually use it (English can be a false friend) [vokabular]
The Norwegian verb "å pleie" differs significantly from the English "used to" despite seeming like a direct translation. This episode breaks down how to correctly use this verb for habitual actions in Norwegian, avoiding a common mistake made e...
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7:12
#2 Uniquely simple and tricky - an introduction to Norwegian grammar & pronunciation [grammatikk] [uttale] [pronunciation]
Norwegian grammar appears intimidating at first glance but actually offers surprising simplicity in many areas compared to other languages. This episode provides essential knowledge about Norwegian grammar patterns and pronunciation features th...
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Episode 2
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31:10
