12 Very Good, Specific Tips To Learn Norwegian

You might wonder where you should start to learn Norwegian more efficiently. In this article we share some good and specific tips on how to learn Norwegian. These tips will improve your Norwegian fast. Let us start!

 

1 Memorize Norwegian vocabulary

For memorizing new vocabulary, there are numerous tricks and tips. One suggestion is to jot down new words as you encounter them. Before going to bed, go over your new words. Another direction is to place Post-it notes on various objects around your house and remove them when you recognize them. 

 

2 Read more “easy Norwegian”!

When you start reading children’s books, you’ll notice how quickly you learn new words and sentences. It is simple to improve your vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension. You can find them at your local library or online for free at Nasjonalbiblioteket. For information about public libraries in Oslo, go to https://www.deichman.no/in-english

Reading books in “easy Norwegian” is an effective way of familiarizing yourself with the language. You can start with children’s books. When you begin reading your first books in “easy Norwegian,” you will come across words that you do not understand. Make a note of the words and look them up in a dictionary.

 

3 Find more resources at the public libraries for free!

In Norway, there are public libraries everywhere, and you can borrow books, ebooks, music, games, etc.. Use the links that we have provided above.

 

4 Follow and read the news in Norway

If you are more interested in news or feel you have graduated from the kids’ books, read the online newspapers and news sites like Klartale and utrop.no. These news sites use more straightforward language, are easy to read, and offer recorded audio of texts. 

You can also read other online newspapers Nettavisen.no, for more advanced Norwegian and updates on what is going on in Norwegian society. By reading this newspaper, you will learn the Norwegian language and a lot about what’s happening in Norway and Norwegian society in general.

 

5 Find a hobby and get involved with the Norwegian community

For those who live in Norway, you can participate in local activities like a choir or even learn other languages in Norway. What about taking a Chinese course in Norway with other Norwegians? Meeting Norwegians who are interested in the same things you are will give you many chances to speak Norwegian with locals. 

 

6 Participate in online forums

You can also join online Norwegian communities on Facebook and participate in Norwegian online forums. This way, you can connect with native speakers while learning something new!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/306659589826377?sorting_setting=RECENT_ACTIVITY

7 Watch Norwegian movies or tv-shows

Check out what Norwegian television shows and movies are on Netflix or HBO. If you live in Norway, you can also watch a lot of Norwegian television for free at NRK.no. Dplay is another platform to consider. Another suggestion is to watch your favorite movies with Norwegian subtitles!

Here are a some movies we recommend:

• Hodejegerne (Crime, Drama, Thriller)
• Elling (Comedy, Drama)
• Max Manus (Action, Biography, Drama)
• Fritt vilt (Horror, Thriller)
• Kon-Tiki (Adventure, History)
• Bølgen (Drama, Thriller)
• Salmer fra kjøkkenet (Comedy, Drama)
• Flåklypa Grand Prix (Animation, Comedy)
• Kongens Nei (Drama, War)
• Den brysomme mannen (Comedy, Drama, Fantasy)

 

8 Listen to Norwegian music.

Listen to Norwegian songs you like, and learn Norwegian while doing something else like cooking, exercising, or driving is a great! Look up Spotify playlists like “Norske klassikere,” “Norske favoritter,” and “Norske hits”.

 

 

9 Learn the most commonly used Norwegian words.

If you want to learn Norwegian quickly, start by expanding your vocabulary. The vocabulary of any language is its foundation. Norwegian can only be spoken if you have a large vocabulary. People usually build a large vocabulary by going to school, learning words by heart, and then using them daily. Learning the most frequently used words in a language can help to speed up this process.

The Norwegian Language School has put together an a list of the most common words in Norwegian to help you learn more words. Here you will find the 100 most frequently used words in Norwegian, their English definitions, and examples of how to use them. Send us an email, and we will send the list to you: info@nlsnorwegian.no 

 

10 Ask a Norwegian friend if you can speak Norwegian with him or her.

Having someone to talk to and practice your Having someone to talk to and practice your pronunciation and vocabulary with will help you improve your Norwegian outside of the classroom. Why not start by asking a Norwegian friend or coworker to speak Norwegian for you for 5 minutes? The more you practice, the more you will be able to speak and understand, and your Norwegian conversation skills will improve.

 

11 Listen to a Norwegian podcast or an audiobook.

Audiobooks can be found at your local library. Our podcast, Learn Norwegian Podcast, is also suitable for learning more Norwegian.

 

12 Participate in a Norwegian language course at the Norwegian Language School.

Joining a Norwegian course will help you better understand the language’s foundations! You will learn the language in a fun and social environment. At the Norwegian Language School, we want our students to enjoy themselves in our classes, and we are particularly interested in making Norwegian teaching enjoyable and exciting. Now is the time to enroll in one of our courses!