The Language Café

Join Eloise, Paula, and - all the way from Berlin - very special guest Emily, for a Pride Month-themed episode all about changing understandings of queerness throughout generations, questions of belonging, and the importance of curiosity for allyship. Eloise's mum tells us about the Gay-Straight-Alliance at her Salt Lake City high school in the 1980s and how its right to exist turned into a case that went all the way to the Supreme Court (!); and we discuss queerness as a way of looking at the world and moving through space. Digressions include the hallowed halls of East High, the beauty of starting a sentence with 'because', and whose responsibility it should be to teach men how to use a public bathroom in a respectable manner. Liked this episode? For more, tune into Radio Nova every Sunday from 3-5pm and follow us on Instagram @sprakkafeen :)

In a fun and exciting new development (or is it an exciting OLD development...), Mia, Jac and Jill do their first ever prerecording as they discuss the 17th of May just days before it occurs. They dwell on what might occur when that day comes, explore other national days and celebrations across the world, and, of course, had to speak for a good long while about cake.

Surprise! This very special episode of The Language Café is brought to you by the lovely Cassandra and Oscar from fellow Radio Nova show Tekstbehandlingsprogrammet, as they take over the Sunday afternoon time slot - and we couldn't be more excited! Do you want to learn what Russetid is all about, and how to make the most out of the 17th of May? This one is for you! They also cover the beauty of reading smut on your Kindle, rage‐quitting Duolingo, and the full‐time job that is preparing for a semester abroad. If you want to catch their usual broadcast, tune into Radio Nova every Wednesday from 10-11am, plus find them on Instagram @tekstbehandlingsprogrammet :)

In this episode of The Language Café Eloise, Jill, Mia and Paula take it upon themselves to ease the ever-present Fear Of Getting Older by embracing the passage of time, acknowledging just how cool their mothers and grandmothers are, and reassuring each other (and you, dear listeners!) of the fact that it is never too late to start a band. Digressions include the importance of a dog for keeping the family group chat alive, how to hold space for emotion in debate, and an upcoming field trip to the nudist beach. 
Curious and eager to hear more? Listen to us live on air every Sunday from 3-5pm on Radio Nova, and find us on Instagram @sprakkafeen! :) 

This week join Lily, Johnny and Andrea to talk about how to make a great guacomole, what kind of words are know internationally, what is happening with Euphoria, Bieberchella and the Love Island of Fruits. But specially get to learn how to survive an earthquake and the beautiful and stressful academic life! Stay around that this show is made to shake your life ;) 
Also dont forget to tune into Radio Nova every Sunday from 3-5pm to catch us live on air!!

This week The Language Cafe is haunted by the Nova ghost! Lily and Jillian have a chat about their upcoming finals, the ethics of sailing the high seas pirating media, and finding comfort in video games; all while fighting off the Nova spirit - maybe they should hold a séance! Tune in to have  some album recs and see how the pair survived...! 

This week, join Natalia and Paula as they celebrate beloved Eloise's long awaited return to The Language Café and finally get to catch up with one another! Hear tales of exciting adventures abroad, find out how exam season has been going for those who remained here in Oslo, and embrace the feeling of 'Fernweh'. Digressions include the joys of naming a child after yourself, being turned into an anti-capitalist at the Mario Party game night, and Norwegian people's aversion to hugging. If you, too, have been wondering why close friendships seem to develop so slowly in Norway, want to know what's on around the city this week, or simply enjoy a good yap - this one's for you! And don't forget to tune into Radio Nova every Sunday from 3-5pm to catch us live on air! :)

Happy Easter wishes from Mia, Natalia, Johnny, and Paula at The Language Café! Join us as we attempt to answer (some of) life's big questions, such as: What is the difference between breakfast and Kvikk Lunsj? Should we, as a society, worship geologists more than we do Jesus? And can one ever truly return to the joy that is being a child on an Easter egg hunt? Beyond that, we talk befriending Bella Hadid, the ethics of AI love letter writing, and the beauty of beholding Robert Pattinson wearing glasses. Tune in if you're feeling the springtime gloom and need a little levity, and hear us live on air at Radio Nova every Sunday from 3-5pm for your weekly dose of sunshine!

Back again and basking in the new spring weather! This week, Mia, Paula, and Jillian break down brand new topics as we approach Easter. Tune in for discussions on holiday traditions, spiritualism beyond religious conventions, and a review of The Testament Of Ann Lee! Itching to learn more about the history of Daylight Savings Time? We've got that too! Don't forget to stick around for our latest music recommendations and hot tips ;)

This week's episode of The Language Café is brought to you acoustically via cosmic download (complete with technical difficulties caused by a malevolent spirit from another realm). Natalia, Lily, Jac and Paula use their free will to embrace whimsy, decipher cryptic dreams and practice telepathic communication. If you are a dreamer at heart or spiritually inclined, consider this a good omen specifically for you - if not, stay for the improvised jingles.