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!

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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.

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Ha en kjempefin helg og håper våren går supert!

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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!

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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.

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Ha en super dag!

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!! 😊

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