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  • Are you ready to supercharge your Norwegian listening comprehension? Our podcast is the perfect tool for you.

    Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing. That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Norwegian, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Norwegian and English.

    This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension.

    But we don't stop there. Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with.

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  • From Safe Routes to Hidden Paths: A Journey in Unity

    From Safe Routes to Hidden Paths: A Journey in Unity
    Jul 24 2024
    Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: From Safe Routes to Hidden Paths: A Journey in Unity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/from-safe-routes-to-hidden-paths-a-journey-in-unity Story Transcript:Nb: Sola skinte gjennom trærne som omringet de velstelte hagene i den rolige gatede community.En: The sun shone through the trees surrounding the well-maintained gardens in the quiet gated community.Nb: Lars, Ingrid og Sigrid sto ved bilen, klare til å dra til sommerhytta i fjellene.En: Lars, Ingrid, and Sigrid were standing by the car, ready to head to the summer cabin in the mountains.Nb: Lars sjekket kartet en siste gang.En: Lars checked the map one last time.Nb: "Vi må følge denne ruten.En: "We must follow this route.Nb: Den er tryggest," sa han bestemt.En: It's the safest," he said firmly.Nb: Ingrid hoppet opp og ned, utålmodig.En: Ingrid was hopping up and down, impatient.Nb: "Men Lars, det er sommer!En: "But Lars, it's summer!Nb: La oss ta en mer eventyrlig rute.En: Let's take a more adventurous route.Nb: Vi kan oppdage nye steder."En: We might discover new places."Nb: Sigrid, den pragmatiske av dem, så fra Lars til Ingrid og visste at hun måtte finne en balanse.En: Sigrid, the pragmatic one, looked from Lars to Ingrid and knew she had to find a balance.Nb: "Ingrid, det er viktig å følge en plan.En: "Ingrid, it's important to follow a plan.Nb: Men kanskje vi kan finne en mellomting?"En: But maybe we can find a middle ground?"Nb: foreslo Sigrid og smilte forsiktig.En: suggested Sigrid, smiling gently.Nb: De startet turen, og alt gikk etter planen.En: They started their journey, and everything went according to plan.Nb: Trærne svaiet mykt i vinden, og fuglene sang.En: The trees swayed softly in the wind, and the birds sang.Nb: Men så, etter en time, så de et stort skilt: "VEIEN STENGT."En: But then, after an hour, they saw a large sign: "ROAD CLOSED."Nb: Lars rynket pannen.En: Lars frowned.Nb: "Hva gjør vi nå?En: "What do we do now?Nb: Vi må snu."En: We have to turn back."Nb: Ingrid så en liten sti ved siden av veien.En: Ingrid saw a small path next to the road.Nb: "Hva med denne?En: "What about this?Nb: Det kan bli spennende!"En: It might be exciting!"Nb: Lars var bekymret.En: Lars was concerned.Nb: "Den stien ser farlig ut."En: "That path looks dangerous."Nb: Sigrid tok et dypt pust.En: Sigrid took a deep breath.Nb: "Hva om vi prøver stien, og hvis det blir for utrygt, snur vi?En: "What if we try the path, and if it becomes too unsafe, we turn back?Nb: Da får vi både sikkerhet og eventyr."En: That way, we get both safety and adventure."Nb: De valgte å følge stien.En: They decided to follow the path.Nb: Den var smal og kronglete, men utsikten var fantastisk.En: It was narrow and winding, but the view was fantastic.Nb: Fjellene reiste seg majestetisk i horisonten.En: The mountains rose majestically on the horizon.Nb: Lars følte seg mer avslappet, og Ingrid strålte av lykke.En: Lars felt more relaxed, and Ingrid beamed with happiness.Nb: Plutselig kom de til en stor, fallen trestamme som blokkerte veien.En: Suddenly, they came across a large fallen tree blocking the way.Nb: "Hva nå?"En: "What now?"Nb: spurte Ingrid, litt nervøs.En: asked Ingrid, a bit nervous.Nb: Lars studerte trestammen.En: Lars studied the tree trunk.Nb: "Vi kan ikke kjøre over den.En: "We can't drive over it.Nb: Men vi kan gå rundt den til fots og hente hjelp."En: But we can walk around it on foot and get help."Nb: Sigrid nikket.En: Sigrid nodded.Nb: "God idé.En: "Good idea.Nb: La oss samarbeide og komme oss videre."En: Let's work together and move forward."Nb: De tok sekkene sine og begynte å gå.En: They grabbed their backpacks and started walking.Nb: Stien ble smalere, men de holdt sammen.En: The path became narrower, but they stuck together.Nb: Med felles innsats klarte de å finne en liten landsby ved foten av fjellet der de fikk hjelp.En: With a joint effort, they managed to find a small village at the foot of the mountain where they got help.Nb: Tilbake ved bilen føltes stemningen lettere.En: Back at the car, the mood felt lighter.Nb: "Jeg må innrømme, det var morsomt," sa Lars og smilte til Ingrid.En: "I must admit, it was fun," said Lars, smiling at Ingrid.Nb: Ingrid lo.En: Ingrid laughed.Nb: "Og jeg har lært at det er fint å ha en plan."En: "And I've learned that it's nice to have a plan."Nb: Sigrid la en arm rundt dem begge.En: Sigrid put an arm around both of them.Nb: "Og jeg ser at vi klarer alt sammen som et lag."En: "And I see that we can handle anything together as a team."Nb: Sola begynte å gå ned da de endelig kom fram til sommerhytta.En: The sun began to set as they finally arrived at the summer cabin.Nb: Fjellene badet i et gyllent skjær, og vennegruppen var nærmere enn noensinne.En: The mountains were bathed in a golden glow, and the group of friends was closer than ever.Nb: "Vi klarte det," sa Sigrid fornøyd.En: "We made it," said Sigrid ...
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  • From Anxiety to Confidence: Lars's Journey at Oslo Airport

    From Anxiety to Confidence: Lars's Journey at Oslo Airport
    Jul 23 2024
    Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: From Anxiety to Confidence: Lars's Journey at Oslo Airport Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/from-anxiety-to-confidence-larss-journey-at-oslo-airport Story Transcript:Nb: Lars sto ved vinduet på Oslo International Airport.En: Lars stood by the window at Oslo International Airport.Nb: Han kikket ut på flyplassen.En: He looked out at the airport.Nb: Solen skinte sterkt.En: The sun was shining brightly.Nb: Det var sommer og varmt.En: It was summer and warm.Nb: Lars følte seg nervøs.En: Lars felt nervous.Nb: Flyet hans var forsinket.En: His flight was delayed.Nb: Han ønsket å reise til en teknologikonferanse.En: He wanted to travel to a technology conference.Nb: Det var hans første gang.En: It was his first time.Nb: Lars er trettito år gammel.En: Lars is thirty-two years old.Nb: Han jobber som programvareingeniør.En: He works as a software engineer.Nb: Lars liker jobben sin, men han har sosial angst.En: Lars likes his job, but he has social anxiety.Nb: Flyplassen var full av mennesker.En: The airport was full of people.Nb: Det var bråkete og overveldende.En: It was noisy and overwhelming.Nb: Mennesker snakket høyt, og intercomen annonserte hele tiden.En: People were talking loudly, and the intercom kept announcing.Nb: Lars trakk pusten dypt.En: Lars took a deep breath.Nb: Eva, hans online venn, skulle også til konferansen.En: Eva, his online friend, was also going to the conference.Nb: De hadde snakket på nettet i årevis, men aldri møtt hverandre.En: They had talked online for years but never met.Nb: Lars ønsket å møte Eva.En: Lars wanted to meet Eva.Nb: Han var spent, men også redd.En: He was excited but also scared.Nb: Sosiale situasjoner var vanskelige for ham.En: Social situations were difficult for him.Nb: Han satt seg ned i en stol.En: He sat down in a chair.Nb: Han åpnet laptoppen sin og begynte å kode.En: He opened his laptop and started coding.Nb: Koding hjalp ham å tenke klart.En: Coding helped him think clearly.Nb: Mens han kodet, så han opp.En: While coding, he looked up.Nb: En jente nærmet seg.En: A girl was approaching.Nb: Det var Eva!En: It was Eva!Nb: Lars kunne kjenne hjertet banke raskt.En: Lars could feel his heart beating fast.Nb: Hun rakte ut hånden for å ta farvel med noen.En: She reached out her hand to say goodbye to someone.Nb: Lars stod stille et øyeblikk.En: Lars stood still for a moment.Nb: Han kunne ikke tro det.En: He couldn't believe it.Nb: Der sto Eva, rett foran ham.En: There was Eva, right in front of him.Nb: Han kunne vente og møte henne senere.En: He could wait and meet her later.Nb: Eller han kunne gå bort nå.En: Or he could go over now.Nb: Han tenkte på konferansen og på hvor mye han ønsket å møte henne.En: He thought about the conference and how much he wanted to meet her.Nb: Lars bestemte seg.En: Lars made a decision.Nb: Han reiste seg sakte.En: He stood up slowly.Nb: Han gikk mot Eva.En: He walked towards Eva.Nb: "Hei, Eva.En: "Hi, Eva.Nb: Det er meg, Lars," sa han, litt nervøs.En: It's me, Lars," he said, a bit nervously.Nb: Eva snudde seg og smilte stort.En: Eva turned around and smiled widely.Nb: "Lars!En: "Lars!Nb: Endelig!En: Finally!Nb: Så hyggelig å se deg!"En: So nice to see you!"Nb: sa hun.En: she said.Nb: De begynte å snakke.En: They started talking.Nb: Samtalen fløt lett.En: The conversation flowed easily.Nb: Lars følte seg mer avslappet.En: Lars felt more relaxed.Nb: De snakket om koden de jobbet med og om konferansen.En: They talked about the code they were working on and the conference.Nb: Lars følte en ny selvtillit vokse inne i seg.En: Lars felt a new confidence growing inside him.Nb: Timene gikk raskt.En: The hours passed quickly.Nb: Snart var det tid for å gå ombord på flyet.En: Soon it was time to board the plane.Nb: Lars sa farvel til Eva, men de avtalte å møtes igjen på konferansen.En: Lars said goodbye to Eva, but they agreed to meet again at the conference.Nb: Han gikk til gaten med et smil.En: He walked to the gate with a smile.Nb: Han visste at han kunne klare dette.En: He knew he could handle this.Nb: Han følte seg mindre nervøs og mer trygg på seg selv.En: He felt less nervous and more confident.Nb: Flyet lettet, og Lars så ut av vinduet.En: The plane took off, and Lars looked out the window.Nb: Oslo ble liten under ham.En: Oslo became small below him.Nb: Han tenkte på møtet med Eva.En: He thought about meeting Eva.Nb: Ting var ikke så skremmende lenger.En: Things were not so scary anymore.Nb: Han var klar for konferansen og for nye møter.En: He was ready for the conference and for new encounters.Nb: Denne reisen startet med angst, men endte med selvtillit.En: This journey started with anxiety but ended with confidence.Nb: Lars visste nå at uventede møter kan føre til gode vennskap.En: Lars now knew that unexpected meetings can lead to good friendships.Nb: Han lo for seg selv.En: He laughed to himself.Nb: ...
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  • Unearthed Bonds: Trust and Treasures in Roman Ruins

    Unearthed Bonds: Trust and Treasures in Roman Ruins
    Jul 22 2024
    Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Unearthed Bonds: Trust and Treasures in Roman Ruins Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/unearthed-bonds-trust-and-treasures-in-roman-ruins Story Transcript:Nb: Solen glødet over de gamle romerske ruinene.En: The sun glowed over the ancient Roman ruins.Nb: Steinsøylene kastet lange skygger, og luften var tørr med en duft av støv og historie.En: The stone columns cast long shadows, and the air was dry with a scent of dust and history.Nb: Sigrid sto ved kanten av en halvveis kollapset mur, øynene gnistrende av spenning.En: Sigrid stood at the edge of a half-collapsed wall, her eyes sparkling with excitement.Nb: Hun hadde hørt rykter om et skjult artefakt som lå et sted her – kanskje en statue eller en gammel inskripsjon – og hun var fast bestemt på å finne det.En: She had heard rumors of a hidden artifact lying somewhere here – perhaps a statue or an ancient inscription – and she was determined to find it.Nb: "Dette er stedet, Bjorn," sa hun, peker mot et mørkt hjørne lengre inne i ruinene.En: "This is the place, Bjorn," she said, pointing toward a dark corner deeper inside the ruins.Nb: Bjorn, en erfaren medisiner med et alvorlig uttrykk, så på henne og nikket.En: Bjorn, an experienced medic with a serious expression, looked at her and nodded.Nb: "Vær forsiktig, Sigrid," advarte han.En: "Be careful, Sigrid," he warned.Nb: Hans siste oppdrag hadde gått forferdelig galt, og han kunne ikke engang tenke seg å la det skje igjen.En: His last mission had gone terribly wrong, and he couldn't even imagine letting that happen again.Nb: "Jeg vet," svarte hun, men hennes entusiasme drev henne fremover.En: "I know," she replied, but her enthusiasm drove her forward.Nb: Hun klatret over sprukne steiner, hennes hjerte banket av forventning.En: She climbed over cracked stones, her heart pounding with anticipation.Nb: Men plutselig sviktet jorden under føttene hennes, og hun skled ned en skråning.En: But suddenly, the ground gave way beneath her feet, and she slid down a slope.Nb: "Ahhh!" Sigrid skrek i smerte.En: "Ahhh!" Sigrid screamed in pain.Nb: Bjorn løp etter henne med en gang, men hun hadde allerede falt flere meter ned, liggende med et stygt kutt på benet.En: Bjorn ran after her immediately, but she had already fallen several meters down, lying with a nasty cut on her leg.Nb: "Sigrid, hold deg rolig," ropte Bjorn da han nådde henne.En: "Sigrid, stay still," Bjorn shouted as he reached her.Nb: Han følte en bølge av frykt, men også beslutsomhet.En: He felt a wave of fear, but also determination.Nb: Han måtte hjelpe henne.En: He had to help her.Nb: Sigrid bet tennene sammen mot smerten.En: Sigrid gritted her teeth against the pain.Nb: "Vi må finne artefaktet. Vi kan ikke stoppe nå," sa hun, men Bjorn ristet på hodet.En: "We need to find the artifact. We can’t stop now," she said, but Bjorn shook his head.Nb: "Ingen artefakt er verdt livet ditt," svarte han bestemt.En: "No artifact is worth your life," he replied firmly.Nb: Han inspiserte såret hennes.En: He inspected her wound.Nb: Det blødde kraftig, og det krevde umiddelbar behandling.En: It was bleeding heavily and needed immediate care.Nb: "Jeg må gjøre dette her og nå," mumlet han til seg selv.En: "I have to do this right here and now," he murmured to himself.Nb: Han husket alle feilene han hadde gjort i fortiden og visste at han ikke kunne svikte igjen.En: He remembered all the mistakes he had made in the past and knew he couldn't fail again.Nb: Bjorn lot sin medisinske kunnskap ta over.En: Bjorn let his medical knowledge take over.Nb: Han renset såret og bandt opp benet hennes.En: He cleaned the wound and bandaged her leg.Nb: Sigrid klynket, men holdt ut.En: Sigrid whimpered but endured it.Nb: "Du kommer til å klare det," forsikret Bjorn henne mens han jobbet raskt og presist.En: "You’re going to be alright," Bjorn assured her as he worked swiftly and precisely.Nb: Etter en intens halvtime var såret renset og godt bandasjert.En: After an intense half-hour, the wound was cleaned and properly bandaged.Nb: Sigrid pustet dypt og tørket en tåre fra øyet.En: Sigrid took a deep breath and wiped away a tear from her eye.Nb: Hun kjente en bølge av takknemlighet for Bjorn.En: She felt a wave of gratitude for Bjorn.Nb: "Takk," hvisket hun.En: "Thank you," she whispered.Nb: "Jeg skjønner nå at jeg må tenke mer på min egen helse. Og alle rundt meg."En: "I realize now that I need to think more about my own health. And everyone around me."Nb: Bjorn passet på å holde henne stabil.En: Bjorn made sure to keep her stable.Nb: "Det viktigste er at du er trygg. Artefakter kan vente."En: "The most important thing is that you are safe. Artifacts can wait."Nb: Sammen fant de en vei ut av ruinene, Sigrid støttet opp av Bjorn.En: Together they found a way out of the ruins, Sigrid supported by Bjorn.Nb: Den solfylte ettermiddagen virket lysere nå, ikke bare ...
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