Pronunciation

#43 The rolled Norwegian R - how and when to pronounce it

#43 The rolled Norwegian R - how and when to pronounce it

Send us Fan Mail The Norwegian R is the sound everyone worries about, and it turns out the worry is pointed in the wrong direction. We talk through wh...

#22 A, E, and Æ pronunciation... and some geometry revisions

#22 A, E, and Æ pronunciation... and some geometry revisions

Send us Fan Mail In this pronunciation-focused episode, we break down three connected but distinct Norwegian vowel sounds: A, E, and Æ. Rather than ge...

#13 Duck face Y (how to pronounce the letter Y + exercises)

#13 Duck face Y (how to pronounce the letter Y + exercises)

Send us Fan Mail The letter Y in Norwegian requires precise lip positioning. Mastering this sound prevents embarrassing mistakes like saying "to drool...

#11 Perfection your Norwegian "u" sound and avoid misunderstandings

#11 Perfection your Norwegian "u" sound and avoid misunderstandings

Send us Fan Mail Struggling with Norwegian pronunciation? You're not alone! The letter U presents a unique challenge for English speakers, requiring t...

#4 The KJ sound: it's time to nail it!

#4 The KJ sound: it's time to nail it!

Send us Fan Mail Norwegian teacher Silje provides a detailed guide to mastering the challenging KJ sound in Norwegian with three practical techniques ...

#2 Norwegian grammar & pronunciation - Uniquely simple and tricky (an introduction)

#2 Norwegian grammar & pronunciation - Uniquely simple and tricky (an introduction)

Send us Fan Mail Norwegian grammar appears intimidating at first glance but actually offers surprising simplicity in many areas compared to other lang...