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March 15 · 8 min
Ny Podkast - KulturPodkasten! Hvordan bygge en ny renessanse.
Great news! We now have a new podcast in Norwegian called "KulturPodkasten", which is all in Norwegian (advanced+ level), and about how to create a New Renaissance. We'll be reading excerpts from this page: https://kulturpodkasten.no/renessanse and you can find the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and through the website. Also, a quick reminder about the weekly essays that are now free for the first month, as an offer until right after Easter! https://dailynorwegian.com Ha en fin helg og en super uke! 😊 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
March 13 · 6 min
Trekkfugler - et vårtegn! Migrating Birds, a sign of spring. And, Free Month on the Weekly Essays!
In this episode we'll talk about how birds navigate during their annual migrationg e.g. from north to south of Europe. Vi snakker om trekkfuglene og hvordan de navigerer når de flyr fra nord til sør og tilbake. AND, we have a free trial offer on the essays, until April 15th, 2026!! Go to dailynorwegian.com and add "FREEMONTH" at the checkout, or just use the link here: Free Month on the Essays! Ha en kjempefin helg og håper våren går supert! 😊 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Nov 10, 2025 · 9 min
Master "Mot vs. Imot", and essay excerpt: Old Norse Music.
In this episode we'll crack the code on "mot" vs. "imot" - an often overlooked grammar point. Discover how "imot" intensifies resistance and opposition beyond simple "mot" - turning basic disagreement into active resistance ("stå imot presset," "gå imot strømmen"). Master these patterns and sound like a native speaker! And Gift Subcriptions are ready! Give Norwegian fluency to someone you care about! Just $6/month gets them weekly essays with native audio, vocabulary, and exercises. Perfect for professionals, culture enthusiasts, or anyone working towards mastering Norwegian. Subscribe at dailynorwegian.com/subscribe and reply with recipient details, or just email us at info (at) dailynorwegian.com directly. Plus: Experience authentic Norwegian through an excerpt of Emma's fictional Old Norse music journey. From Manchester university lectures to Viking-era poetry, listen to how she connects with thousand-year-old traditions through words like "Valhall," "skald," and ancient lyre melodies. Ready to transform your Norwegian? Start your subscription or gift one today: dailynorwegian.com/subscribe Ha en super dag! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 22, 2025 · 8 min
Master "Skulle" - A Purpose vs. Did not Happen + New Weekly Essays!
Discover the fascinating dual nature of Norwegian "skulle" and transform your understanding of this essential modal verb in the past tense! The word carries two distinct meanings that context reveals beautifully. We'll look at the difference between when e.g mythology speaks of "Muren og havet skulle beskytte det nye landet mot jotnene" (The wall and sea were to protect the new land from the giants), vs. expressions like "Han skulle møte meg på kafeen i går", which would usually imply that it did not happen as planned. And we have many more examples! We've also made many more Weekly Essays about "Pusse opp hjemmet" (to renovate), about "Bobil eventyr i Jotunheimen" (Campervan adventure in the national park Jotunheimen), and several new business language essays as well. And as always you can build powerful vocabulary foundations with ready-to-import flashcards for Brainscape, Anki, and all the major learning platforms! Visit dailynorwegian.com/subscribe to unlock advanced Norwegian understanding with weekly essays and mini-podcasts with flashcard support for just $6/month - today! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 20, 2025 · 8 min
Master "To Finish" + New Flashcard Feature for Weekly Essays!
Learn the essential Norwegian distinctions for "to finish" - slutte (ends/quits), ferdig (finished), and fullføre (complete) - plus key phrases like "slutten av," "slutten på," and "til slutt." These expressions often appear in Norwegian conversation, and mastering their specific uses will make your speech sound much more natural! And we have more exciting news for Weekly Essay subscribers! Your vocabulary now comes with ready-to-import flashcards for Brainscape, Anki, Memrise, and all major learning apps. Transform every essay's essential words and phrases into powerful study sessions that fit your routine. Perfect for commuting, coffee breaks, or focused vocabulary building. Get clear examples, usage patterns, and practical tips for incorporating these "finish" expressions into your Norwegian, and discover how flashcards can accelerate your vocabulary retention from the weekly essays. Visit dailynorwegian.com/subscribe to start building your Norwegian vocabulary deck today! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Oct 8, 2025 · 7 min
New: Weekly Norwegian Essays with Audio - $6/Month Subscription Launch
The hardest part of learning Norwegian? Listening comprehension usually lags behind your other skills. Native speakers talk fast, words blur together, and audio-only content leaves you guessing. That's why we've launched the Daily Norwegian Essay Series - weekly essay subscriptions that combine written text with native audio recordings. See the words while hearing them. Build vocabulary systematically. Practice with real topics that matter. Choose your level: Intermediate Norwegian: Cultural stories and everyday life Business Norwegian Advanced: Boardroom meetings and professional scenarios Each essay includes: ✓ Native speaker audio with crystal-clear pronunciation ✓ Essential vocabulary with translations ✓ Comprehension questions and full solutions ✓ Permanent archive access to all previous essays ✓ Audio snippets for key vocabulary practice The topics and vocabulary comes from 14 years of teaching and over 8,000 one-on-one lessons with people from all walks of life, and with business professionals at e.g. Google, Kongsberg Gruppen, McKinsey & Co, several independent Business Consultancies, JP Morgan, BBC, Halliburton and other companies across the globe. Just $6/month gets you 4-5 complete essays with mini-podcasts. Cancel anytime. See sample topics and subscribe: dailynorwegian.com/subscribe Questions? info@dailynorwegian.com Ha en super dag! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Apr 23, 2020 · 4 min
Beginner Series continues!! Med "En tur til Italia" :))
Good morning, and welcome! 🌇☕️ :) This is the first episode of the Beginner Series on the Practice Norwegian Member Podcast, building on the Basic Grammar series! For full transcripts of all the 50 Beginner Episodes, incl. summery of the Basic Grammar, visit here!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09F16LK2 For more readings and essays, and 280+ episodes for studies at the beginner to advanced level, visit: https://patreon.com/practicenorwegian - Welcome!! 😊 Ha en super dag!☀️😊🏞 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Apr 5, 2020 · 20 min
Hamsun Reading, Episode 5!
For transcript of this reading plus 250+ episodes of Norwegian studies at the beginner to advanced level, visit https://patreon.com/practicenorwegian!! 😊😊🎙🌟 The novel "Sult" is also avaible in print form - it's an older style of Norwegian from the original edition, and the version we're using in these episodes! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09F1CGQJJ (US/CA store only). For the PDF E-book of "Sult", visit: https://payhip.com/PracticeNorwegian! Thanks so much for listening,and enjoy! :))😄🌿☀️🏞🏞 :) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 3, 2020 · 5 min
Grammar Extras #1 - "Ja, det er jeg", "Ja, det gjør jeg" - shortcut responses!
In this episode we're starting a new little series about small bits of helpful and useful expressions, that are common in everyday speech. And a very helpful way of not repeating the whole phrase in a reponse to a question, we often say f.ex. "Yes, I can" or "Yes, I do". Ex: Kan du sykle? Ja, det kan jeg. Vil du spise? Ja, det vil jeg. Sykler du til jobben? Ja det gjør jeg. The rule is this: kan, vil, skal, må + er/har in the question => repeat the verb in the response. All others verbs as question => put "gjør" in the response. Fill-ins: Er du glad i dag? Ja, det ... jeg. Kan du spille gitar? Ja, det ... jeg. Drikker du kaffe? Ja, det ... jeg. .. Great! Well done :)) 😊 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 3, 2020 · 21 min
Advanced Reading - "Sult" av Hamsun #3
In this episode we'll read further about the starving writer/artist in old Kristiania in the late 18 hundreds - and his venturing out into the streets. Thanks for listening, and enjoy! :) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 24, 2020 · 11 min
Basic Grammar #20 - Da/Når and past tense of helping verbs! ("De ville reise", "Hun kunne spille"). A2 Done!
In the episode we'll go through the difference bewteen "da"/"når", both meaning "when", and then helping verbs in the past tense! In short for "when": "Da" is for "Once in the past" "Når" for everything else Ex: Da jeg var fire år. Når man studerer. Hjelpeverb: kan - kunne vil - ville må - måtte skal - skulle bør - burde Examples: Hun kunne ikke komme fordi hun var syk. De skulle gå hjem før det ble mørkt. Ole burde spille mer musikk. Fill-ins: Da jeg var liten, ……... jeg ikke snakke italiensk. (kan) De ……... pakke kofferten kvelden før. (må) .. CONGRATULATIONS!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎇🎇🎇🎊🌟🌟 :)) A2 level of Grammar is finished!! Well done, and fantastic work!! Fantastisk jobbing! :DD 😊 For more readings and essays, and 280+ episodes for studies at the beginner to advanced level, visit: https://patreon.com/practicenorwegian - Welcome!! 😊 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 23, 2020 · 7 min
Basic Grammar #19 - Prepositions about time, and "hos". "Om sommeren", "På tirsdag", "hos en venn"!
In this episode we'll go through some very common (and consistent) expressions with time prepositions, and these are mostly just for remembering them :) Ex: Han er hos legen. Vi trener om kvelden. Vi skal sove ute i natt. Han spiller gitar på onsdag. Om høsten er det fine farger. .. Thanks for listening, and Great Work!! 😊 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 21, 2020 · 5 min
Basic Grammar #18 - Synes/Tror. "Jeg synes kaken er god!"
In this episode we'll look at the two main ways of saying "I think" in Norwegian, with: synes = opinion (something you have experienced) tror = guessing/believing Examples: Jeg synes filmen var bra. Jeg tror kaken er god. Fill-ins: Jeg har lest boka, og jeg ……... den var bra. Jeg ……... vi har ferie i juli, men jeg er ikke sikker. .. Great work!! :D Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 20, 2020 · 9 min
Basic Grammar #17 - Comparative, Superlative. "Fin, finere, finest!"
In this episode we'll look at the comparative and superlative form of the adjective, which in general is to add "-ere" and "-est". Ex: fin, finere, finest varm, varmere, varmest Fill-ins: Han er ………. i klassen. (høy) Jobben er ………. enn han trodde. (vanskelig) Some exceptions: stor, større, størst god, bedre, best ung, yngre, yngst Fill-ins: Han er ……… enn henne. (ung) Han vil bli ……… etter sommeren. (god) .. And in addtion, when the superlative (best, størst, finest, eldst) is used as adjective with a specific noun, we add an "-e" at the end; Det største huset. Den eldste byen. .. Excellent work, and thanks for listening!! 😊🎉 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 19, 2020 · 13 min
Basic Grammar #16 - The "sin" concept. "Han henter bilen sin."
In this episode we'll look at when to use the "sin" concept, and how to find the right ending. 1. The endings follow the object they belong to; Han legger sønnen sin. Han er på øya si. Han vasker huset sitt. Han mister nøklene sine. 2. The condition for using "sin" is as follows: "If the subject is in the 3. person (he,she,they), and the object belongs to the subject, replace hans/hennes/deres with sin/si/sittt/sine! :) 3. The two most common "traps" are; - be sure what the subject is - with subclauses; find subject and object again FIll-ins: Han reiser på tur med kona …….. (his own). Han og kona ……. (his own) reiser på tur sammen. Han sier at kona ……. er hjemme i dag. .. This might be the hardest item in the grammar - but once the subject/object part is more clear, everything becomes more easy! And, Great work!! :D 😄 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 17, 2020 · 19 min
Advanced Reading - "Sult" av Hamsun, #2.
In this episode we'll hear about the main person thinking about his efforts to get assignments as a writer and applying for work at the local Firestation. He then ventures out into the street, and his moods changes into heightened confidence - slightly influenced by his debilitating hunger. Jeg-personen går i denne episoden ut av huset og møter folkene i gatene. Det er en livlig scene som fyller han med nytt mot og vi ser hvordan sulten påvirker opplevelsen og persepsjonen av livet og folkene rundt ham. Thanks for listening, and enjoy! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 17, 2020 · 4 min
Basic Grammar #15 - Starting a sentence with a subclause; "Hvis sola skinner, drar vi på tur!"
In the episode we'll expand slightly on the topic of the subclauses, and look at what happens if you start a sentence with a subclause. The rule is this; The subclause itself remains exactly the same as before, but afterwards you put a comma, and then the verb. Example: Hvis sola ikke skinner, drar vi hjem. Hvis bussen ikke kommer, må vi løpe. To fill in: Hvis barna ikke er sultne, _______ (spiser - senere - vi) Fordi han ikke var syk, _____ (de - hjem - dro) .. Excellent work!! 😊 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 17, 2020 · 9 min
Basic Grammar #14 - Subclauses! "fordi de alltid smiler"
In Norwegian language there is a slight change in word order every time you have a subclause with an adverb. Ex: Det er ikke regn. (Normal sentence) Hun sykler fordi det ikke er regn. (Subclause with "fordi") The rule is this: 1. subjunksjon (hvis, at, fordi.. osv.) 2. subjekt (person/ting) 3. adverb (ikke, ofte, sjelden, aldri etc.) 4. verb Fill-ins: Marco sier ............................... (han - sykler - aldri - at). Britt drar på ferie ............................... (hun - er - syk - ikke - hvis). Butikken stenger ............................... (det - er - kunder - ikke - fordi). .. Great work! :)) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 16, 2020 · 12 min
Basic Grammar #13 - Specific nouns with Adjectives: "Det fine huset", "De gode eplene".
In this episode we'll look at how to make specific forms of the nouns with an adjective included. Examples: en stor bil - den store bilen et fint hus - det fine huset mange snille gutter - de snille guttene The formula is this: den/det/de + adjective in plural form + specific form of the noun Fill-ins: En glad gutt - ………... Et stort hus - ………... Mange røde tak - ……….. Mange nye sko - ………... Bra! .. Also; when we talk about the different regions of a country, we use "i" or "på" like this: i Sør-Norge på sørlandet ... Great work, and thanks for listening! :)) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jan 14, 2020 · 18 min
Advanced Reading - "Sult" (Hunger) av Knut Hamsun. #1
First reading from the novel "Sult" by Knut Hamsun, about a starving artist in Kristiania (Old name for "Oslo") in the late 18 hundreds. The person is waking up and is struggling with his life and his work as a writer, with a vivid inner life. The novel "Sult" can be found here - it's older Norwegian from the original, and the text we're using in these episodes!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09F1CGQJJ (US/CA store). For the PDF E-book of "Sult", visit: https://payhip.com/PracticeNorwegian! Thanks for listening, and enjoy! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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