Norskpodden

This is the last episode of this season and Camilla talks about what kind of listening techniques can help you reach your goals. And since this is the last episode we'd like to hear from you! Send us an email at [email protected] and tell us what you would like to hear and learn more about. We'd love to hear from you.

Study materials and a transcript of this episode are available at:

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Spring is in the air, and this week's episode is about flirting. This fundamental behaviour not only makes you feel good, it improves your health and most importantly, it might also help you further bond with the special person in your life.

In this week's episode coach and headmaster of "Flørteskolen", Asbjørn Kjellsby talks about what to expect when flirting with a Norwegian. His advice might spare you some awkwardness when it comes to advancing forward with the man or woman of your desire.

Learn flirting Scandinavian style!

Study materials and a transcript of this episode are available at:

https://lingu.no/admin/posts/hvordan-soke-jobb-i-norge

Saira Khursheed talks about what you need to think about when it comes to applying for a job in Norway. Saira has extensive experience guiding foreigners through the process of finding work in Norway, and this episode takes you through all the steps, from looking for work, writing an application and resume, and the interview.

Study materials and a transcript of this episode are available at:

https://lingu.no/admin/posts/hvordan-soke-jobb-i-norge

Former world record holder Ingrid Kristiansen, perhaps one of Norway's most celebrated athletes, shares some of her thoughts about exercise in the time of Corona, when you should exercise, and the importance of having fun while exercising. She talks about how exercise will not only make you feel good, it will make you an even more productive and focused human.

Study materials and a transcript of this episode are available at:

https://norskbloggen.no

In this week's episode Camilla talks about modal verbs, and just how nuanced you can get with them. You might think you know what is needed to be known, but your host argues that the path to proficiency might just be paved with modality.

Study materials and a transcript available at

https://norskbloggen.no

The Corona virus is a massive experiment in working from home as companies around the globe have rolled out mandatory remote work.

We all sit in the available corners of our homes and squint at screens as we try our best to do all the work we normally do, via the web. And for the most it works. However, there are many juggles and struggles to be dealt with.

Today's episode is about working from home in the time of Covid 19. Guests, Anita, Martine and Kristian share their perspectives.

Study materials and a transcript available at

https://norskbloggen.no

In this week's episode Camilla talks about the importance of adding technology as a key ingredient to your language learning process, as traditional classroom-learning is currently advised against. Fortunately, there are many good techno-alternatives that can add depth to your learning experience and cater to the current situation.

Study materials and a transcript of this episode are available at: https://norskbloggen.no/Adaptation

Anyone who has ever learned a language knows that the basics have to be mastered first, such as verb tenses, common phrases, grammatical structure and word syntax.

That is, of course, because you have to learn all the rules before you can break them.

Right?

While that may be true, "inappropriate" or "incorrect" usages of language can contribute to shape, develop and spice up the common vernacular, particularly among young people.

In today's episode we move outside the classroom and into the streets to look for the language that you can't find described in textbooks, and our guest Halim Saghir, a first generation Kebabnorsk speaker, will guide us through some kebabnorsk basics.

Study materials and a transcript of this episode are available at: https://norskbloggen.no/kebabnorsk

Ever wondered which benefits you can reap from listening to Norwegian music?

In this week's episode you get to hear from not only from neurologist, Geir Olve Skeie, that has dedicated much of his professional life to understanding the effects of music on the brain, but also from Lisa Hartmark, one of Norway's foremost experts on the brain-friendly language learning method called Suggestopedia. They both talk in detail about how your brain appreciates and benefits from musicality in the language learning process.

Study materials and a transcript of this episode are available at:

https://norskbloggen.no

Your main enemy is not your grammar or vocabulary problems. It's not your fluency or pronunciation either. All these things are important and the examiner will mark you on them, but the biggest challenge you face is overcoming your nerves and chattering mind. In this week's episode Helene gives som solid advice to help you draw even closer to B1 or B2 success.

Study materials and a transcript of this episode are available at:

https://norskbloggen.no/hvordan-besta-den-muntlige-norskproven-pa-b1-b2-niva