Norskpodden

Hvordan flørte med nordmenn

Spring is in the air, and this week's episode is about flirting. This fundamental behaviour not only makes you feel good and improves your health, it also helps 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. Learn flirting Scandinavian style!

22. mai 2020

Hvordan søke 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 much anticipated interview.

11. mai 2020

Bevegelse, språklæring og lykkefølelse

Former world record holder, Ingrid Kristiansen, perhaps one of Norway's most celebrated atheletes, shares some of her thoughts about exercise in the time of Corona, when you should exercise and the importance of having fun while exercising. As it turns out, exercise will not only make you feel good, but will improve your productivity and focus as well!

28. apr 2020

The devil is in in the details

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.

14. apr 2020

Hjemmekorontor

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.

30. mar 2020

Å tilpasse seg en ny situasjon.

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

15. mar 2020

Kebabnorsk

“Inappropriate” or “incorrect” usages of language are valuable “ signs of the time” that shape, develop and spice up the common vernacular. In today’s episode you are going to hear about one particular type of slang that is spoken in the urban parts of Norway. Today’s episode is about Kebabnorsk and my guest is Halim Zaghir who is, as he likes to call himself, a first generation “kebabnorsk” speaker. 

28. feb 2020

Musikk, språklæring og hjernen

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 and musician, 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.

14. feb 2020

Hvordan bestå den muntlige norskprøven på B1/B2 nivå

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 Camilla and Helene talk about the Norwegian oral exam and key factors that can potentially bring you closer to successfully passing your B1/B2 oral exam.

31. jan 2020

Godt nytt språkår!

Begynnelsen på det nye året er en perfekt anledning til å lage deg noen gode språkmål. I denne episoden deler vi noen tips om hvordan du kan oppnå dem på best mulig måte.

17. jan 2020

lys

Mørketiden og lysbringeren St. Lucia

"Mørketiden perfectly sums up the first half of winter, which lasts from the beginning of October to early January. In these months it's still wet and often accompanied by freakish storms. Any snowfall is washed away and so the only light to contrast the darkness is provided by twinkling Christmas lights from the city streets. It is oh, so dark! In this week's episode we bring optimism and hope to the darkest month of the year as Lucy and Lucia explain the scandinavian tradition of St.Lucia and her gruesome sister Lussi. We also investigate how light-deprivation can affect your body and mind.

13. des 2019

Norsk julemat

Norwegian Christmas food is a strong reminder of just how important traditional preservation techniques such as fermenting, pickling, salting, curing and smoking meat and fish were in order to survive the harsh winters. Before the discovery of oil, the country was poor and reliant on sustenance fishing and farming. Within that construct there was still plenty of room for innovation, creativity and the ability to ensure that everything could and should be eaten. In this weeks episode Ingrid, Elise and Jonas talk about traditional yuletide cuisine, Smalahove, Pinnekjøtt and Lutefisk. Jay, Tristan and Jimmy talk about their experiences with Nordic xmas food and the growing interest in alternatives to the traditional meat, fat and salt heavy dishes.

6. des 2019