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The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces

Silje Linn Moss

Are you learning Norwegian?Do you find some aspects of the Norwegian language hard to grasp?Don"t be puzzled! You have come to the right place!In this podcast, you can pick the episodes covering the things you struggle with, whether it is pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary nuances, expressions, cultural aspects or you need some learning tips.Bare hyggelig ;)

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14:21

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

The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces ·

2025/07/08

Send us a text The letter Y in Norwegian requires precise lip positioning. Mastering this sound prevents embarrassing mistakes like saying "to drool" when you meant "to ride a bike." If yiu don't master "u" yet, you might want to start with episode 11 first. • Y pronunciation requires vertical lip opening rather than horizontal (no smiling!). • The "duck face technique" helps position lips correctly for authentic Y sounds. • Try holding a pen between your upper lip and nose...

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10:15

#12 Sikker / sikkert: two mistakes I am 99 % sure you...

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2025/07/01

Send us a text *Bonus material below introduction* Have you ever confidently used a word in Norwegian only to be met with confusion? That's exactly what happens with the deceptively simple word "sikkert." This episode tackles one of the most common mistakes made by Norwegian language learners—a mistake that virtually all my students have fallen into the traps of. The confusion might stem from how "sikkert" dramatically changes meaning based on its grammatical function. Bonus material ...

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13:19

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

The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces ·

2025/06/24

Send us a text Struggling with Norwegian pronunciation? You're not alone! The letter U presents a unique challenge for English speakers, requiring tongue positioning that feels unfamiliar and awkward at first. This episode breaks down the mechanics of the Norwegian U sound with practical exercises to help you master it. The secret lies in understanding that while your lips form a circle (similar to saying "ooo"), your tongue needs to stay in the position you use when saying "ee" as in ...

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6:36

10. When private lessons might be the answer - and...

The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces ·

2025/06/17

Send us a text Struggling with motivation in your language learning journey? You're not alone. The traditional classroom setting works wonderfully for some learners but leaves others feeling either perpetually behind or consistently unchallenged. Drawing from both sides of the experience—as a language teacher and as a Mandarin student—I share why private tutoring can be transformative for language acquisition. Whether you choose weekly lessons or a less frequent schedule, consider private tu...

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23:56

#9 Å legge/ligge, å sette/sitte: two tricky verb...

The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces ·

2025/06/10

Send us a text Norwegian features tricky verb pairs that confuse even native speakers: intransitive "å ligge/å sitte" (describing states) versus transitive "å legge/å sette" (describing a change of state). These verb pairs follow different rules but look similar. • Transitive verbs (å legge, å sette) require objects afterward and describe actions or changes. • Intransitive verbs (å ligge, å sitte) describe states and don't take objects. • To say "I lie down" in Norwegian, you must use ...

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12:44

#8 Å legge, å sette and å putte: Things, their...

The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces ·

2025/06/05

Send us a text While English speakers casually "put" things anywhere, Norwegians must choose between three specific verbs—å legge, å sette, and å putte—depending on an object's final position. This episode breaks down this unique linguistic feature with clear examples and memorable rules that will transform your understanding of Norwegian. You'll discover the clever "creature with a head" technique that helps determine whether an object is "standing" or "lying"—even when it's not obvious. Fi...

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31:41

#7 Flags, Parades & Ice Cream! - 17th of May...

The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces ·

2025/05/13

Send us a text Norway's Constitution Day transforms the entire country into a sea of red, white, and blue flags, joyous celebrations, and the rhythmic march of children's parades. Through this unique listening comprehension episode, you'll get to know "Syttende Mai" (May 17th) while strengthening your Norwegian language skills through carefully crafted repetition and translation. What makes this episode particularly valuable is its three-part structure. First, you'll hear each Norwegia...

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#6 Norwegian nouns demystified (an introduction and a...

The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces ·

2025/05/06

Send us a text Norwegian nouns operate within a three-gender system with unique rules for articles and definiteness that differ significantly from English. We explore how nouns transform when expressing "the" through suffixes rather than separate articles. • Nouns are words that can have "a" or "the" placed before them in English. • Norwegian has three grammatical genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. • The definite article ("the") is added as a suffix to the end of Norwegian nouns. • Ma...

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14:05

#5 Å tro - å synes - å tenke - å mene: the subtle art...

The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces ·

2025/04/29

Send us a text Norwegian's multiple verbs for expressing thoughts and opinions create a fascinating linguistic puzzle for learners. Moving beyond simple translation reveals a rich system for communicating certainty, preference, and reflection with precision. "Å tro" captures belief and uncertainty – use it when discussing weather predictions or forming opinions about things you haven't directly experienced. It acknowledges there's a verifiable answer, even if you don't know it yet. When you ...

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

The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces ·

2025/04/22

Send us a text Norwegian teacher Silje provides a detailed guide to mastering the challenging KJ sound in Norwegian with three practical techniques and plenty of practice examples. The tutorial includes both the technical aspects of tongue positioning and real-world context about how this sound is evolving in modern Norwegian speech. • The KJ sound can be written as KJ, K+I, K+Y, and sometimes TJ. • Unlike English "sh," the KJ sound requires that the tongue lies flat. • First tip: prolong a ...

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#3 "Å pleie å" - how you actually use it (English...

The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces ·

2025/04/15

Send us a text The Norwegian verb "å pleie" differs significantly from the English "used to" despite seeming like a direct translation. This episode breaks down how to correctly use this verb for habitual actions in Norwegian, avoiding a common mistake made even by native speakers. • "Å pleie" must always be followed by another verb. • Unlike English "used to," it can be used in both past and present tense. • Only appropriate for repeatable habits, not stable states or conditions. • Test you...

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31:10

#2 Uniquely simple and tricky - an introduction to...

The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces ·

2025/04/07

Send us a text Norwegian grammar appears intimidating at first glance but actually offers surprising simplicity in many areas compared to other languages. This episode provides essential knowledge about Norwegian grammar patterns and pronunciation features that will help beginners understand key language mechanics. • Norwegian verb conjugation is straightforward with only two main past tenses and no changes based on subject • Nouns have three genders (masculine, feminine, neuter), but you ca...

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4:54

#1 What is this podcast all about? And who am I?

The Norwegian puzzle - find your missing pieces ·

2025/04/01

Send us a text Learning Norwegian and just discovering my podcast? In this episode you'll learn a bit about me and the concept behind my podcast! Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions :) Lykke til med å lære norsk :) Good luck learning Norwegian :) This podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Youtube, Deezer and Podcast Addict. Questions? Feedback? Get in touch! norskmedsilje@gmail.com Do you want to support the channel? Subscription...

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