To you who are learning Norwegian
I’ll try to summarize all the things I think and feel about you who are learning Norwegian. There’s an ocean of experiences, thoughts, and emotions. Still, I want to try to share a few of them with you here. The …
The Norwegian Language Test (Norskprøven)
Below you will find information about the official Norwegian language certification exams. Please note that these exams are conducted only in Norway. The Norwegian Language Test (Norskprøven) is divided into four parts:Reading comprehension, listening comprehension, written expression, and oral examination …
What is Språkkafé all about?
These are language practice clubs—a different and enjoyable way for someone not only to learn a language, but also to meet new people. They are aimed at individuals who want to improve their Norwegian by discussing specific topics with others …
Why don’t Norwegians correct you when you speak Norwegian?
Learning Norwegian isn’t always easy.Pronunciation, for example, is often a challenge. Understanding, memorizing, and correctly using grammar can also be demanding, while it takes time and effort to learn new words and expressions. Many times, the journey toward mastering the …
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Why Norwegian children eat bad food at school
One of the truly contradictory aspects in the country of Norway is the food which is given to children in daycare centers and elementary schools during the extended day programs. Having worked in both a kindergarten and an elementary school, …
The Norwegian cuisine
Since I lived several years in Norway, I can tell you with certainty that there is a lack of good food. This can be easily explained due to the country’s geography, which is mostly mountainous and situated in the frozen …
How to swear in Norwegian
When someone learns a foreign language, they also want to learn how to curse. It is in the human mentality that when someone is angry, he want to express himself not kindly. In Norwegian, “Fy faen”, (meaning “go to hell”), …
The importance of being “koselig”
In the years I lived in Norway, the word I heard at work or with friends mostly was ‘koselig.’ It is a very important concept that one must understand and embrace when living in Norway. Many English speakers translate it …
Facts about Norway
For many people, Norway is synonymous with oil and mountains, with dramatic and beautiful scenery – from the beaches and cliffs of the south, to the mountains in the middle and the midnight sun at the North Cape. Norway is …
Bokmål or Nynorsk?
The majority language, Norwegian, has two distinct written varieties: Bokmål (‘Book Language’) and Nynorsk (‘New Norwegian’). They are so close to each other linguistically that they may be regarded as «written dialects», mutually completely intelligible. Orally, local dialects are extensively …