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Welcome to my grammar manifesto. It is long so here's a table of contents! Introduction Debunking common myths Kids are not language learning geniuses Native speakers don't magically pick up complicated grammar rules Grammar can be fun, actually So how should you study grammar? Not to sound like too big of a nerd, but I kinda like studying grammar. Don't get me wrong, I also hate grammar. It is…
(Check out my previous Norwegian posts here .) I've been learning Norwegian for 2 years, for a total of 1000 hours! I'm B2. My (ambitious) goal is to be C1 by the end of the year, and my current biggest weakness is speaking/writing. I've also been living in Norway for 6 months now! The main idea of this update is that I've tried a lot of new things. Long list, feel free to skip around with the…
I’ve been learning Norwegian for 800 hrs over the course of 1.5 years. I’m currently somewhere around B2. I’ve also now lived in Norway for 4 months! I’m very happy with my progress, but my overall goal is to be able to fully participate in norwegian society, so we still have a ways to go. See my previous updates here ! Table of contents What have I been doing? Listening Reading Speaking Vocab…
Many things have happened since last time: moved to norway! started my phd! First thoughts about Norway People are much friendlier here than switzerland, despite what everyone has told me. idk if it's just having less language barrier or also the culture, but everyone is much more willing to talk with me here :,) I miss pastries They are never in stock with the herbs in the grocery stores so at…
(Check out my previous updates here .) Recap I've been learning Norwegian for a year and 2 months now, and have done a total of 600 hours! My goal is to be B2 by August, when I move to Norway. I think I'm actually there?!? I'm actually B2???? lmao I took a look at the cefr levels again and actually b2 is so easy??? I am WAY beyond b2 at listening, and easily there for reading. I think I'm probably…
Resources for learning norwegian! All are free unless marked otherwise. A1/A2 Lessons & grammar LearnNoW: https://www.ntnu.edu/learnnow/ NoW 1: https://www.ntnu.edu/web/now/info Sounds and pronunciation: https://pygmalion.hf.ntnu.no/ Vocab lists Anki Duo Norwegian: https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/923795004 Anki 6000 Most Frequent Norwegian Words: https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/1989661164…
I’ve been learning Norwegian for a bit more than a year now. I’m B1/intermediate mid. You can see my previous updates here . Background I started learning Norwegian last April because I have a Norwegian friend and no self control when it comes to starting new languages. I already speak English and German, so Norwegian is so easy it’s basically cheating :) Exciting news: I'm moving to Norway in the…
Hi there! I've been wanting to make a language blog for a while, finally decided to take the plunge. The previous posts I had written previously but not published. My main focus currently is Norwegian, as you might infer. I also do a lot in French in my day-to-day life as I live in french speaking Switzerland. Someday I will get back to my most favorite language, indonesian Q&a time! What are my…
I've been learning Norwegian for 7 months now. I've hit 300 hours! I'm at B1/intermediate mid. Main themes of the past 3 months Intentionally practicing output Vocab flashcards Pronunciation practice Writing/journaling practice Talking and texting with friends I've had plenty of input as usual (podcasts and audiobooks mostly) Visited Trondheim!! Specific projects anki duolingo vocab (8/25-10/26):…
200 hours, after 3.5 months! I'm totally B1 level. What have I done since the last update? Finished NoW2! I want to go back and redo all the written grammar exercises so I can get some practice and not immediately forget everything. Shows and movies Atlantic Crossing Phineas and Ferb: it's actually just so much more fun than any other movies or etc that I could watch. easily bingeable anyway…