Are you learning Norwegian on your own, or would you like to supplement what you’re learning in a Norwegian course? Below is an overview of some of the best resources for taking full control of your own language learning.
🧩 Grammar
grammatikk.com – One of the most widely used and user-friendly grammar websites.
Norsksidene.no – Clear and helpful explanations.
norskgrammatikk.cappelendamm.no – Cappelen Damm's digital grammar portal.
godtigang.com – Module-based grammar practice from the University of Oslo.
handbokigrammatikk.portfolio.no – An online resource accompanying the book *Handbook of Grammar and Language Use*.
Exploring Norwegian Grammar – A user-friendly and modern teaching resource with many examples.
✏️ Vocabulary
Frequency List – A quality-assured list of the 2,000 most common words in English, which overlap significantly with Norwegian
Wiktionary Norwegian Frequency List – List of the most commonly used words in Norwegian
Image Theme – A Thematically Organized Image Dictionary.
A Frequency Dictionary of Norwegian (Routledge) – A book containing the 5,000 most common words, including examples and pronunciations.
💬 Oral
CALST – NTNU – Pronunciation training based on one's native language.
Forvo.no – Pronunciation recordings by real users.
Utale.no – Interactive pronunciation guide from NTNU.
NTNU NoW – Pronunciation Guide – Pronunciation with audio examples and rules.
Italki – Talk with Norwegian teachers or language partners.
Tandem – Language exchange with native speakers.
ConversationExchange – Find language partners for speaking and writing.
MyLanguageExchange – The design is a bit outdated, but it's still active for language exchange.
Language Café via Deichman – Free meeting places to practice spoken Norwegian.
✍️ Writing
HiNative – Have short texts corrected by native speakers.
Italki – Corrected Writing – Writing assignments corrected by teachers or language partners.
📚 Reading
Klar Tale – An easy-to-read weekly newspaper with news and audio files.
Deichman e-books and audiobooks – Free e-books and audiobooks with a national library card.
The National Library – Free access to thousands of Norwegian books.
no.wikipedia.org – Norwegian Wikipedia, a great resource for reading academic material written in simple language.
Norwegian online newspapers—for authentic language and a variety of topics (VG, Aftenposten, NRK, etc.).
🎧 Listening
Klar Tale – Podcast – Just like the newspaper, but in audio format.
NRK TV – Many programs with closed captions.
NRK Super – For children, but useful for language learning.
TV 2 Play – Movies and TV shows in Norwegian.
NRK Radio – News and talk shows.
Norwegian with Eli – YouTube – Learn Norwegian with explanations in English.
Learn Norwegian Naturally – YouTube – Authentic language in natural conversations.
UiO Open Lectures – For more advanced listeners.
📘 Dictionary
The Bokmål and Nynorsk Dictionary – The Official Dictionary of the University of Bergen.
Lexin – A dictionary with support for many languages.
Picture Theme – An image-based dictionary with audio.
🎓 Free Norwegian Course
Migranorsk (Kompetanse Norge) – Online course for adult immigrants.
Frivillig.no – Sign up to volunteer and learn the language through hands-on experience.
Vox/Kompetanse Norge – Free resources for language learning and social studies.
🧑💻 Online Course
LearnNoW – NTNU – Free online textbook with exercises and audio.
gratis.norskgrammatikk.no – Grammar and language comprehension online.
Norsksidene – Practical Exercises and Explanations.
Norwegian Teacher Karianne – YouTube – A YouTube channel focused on beginners.
Norwegian Teacher Karense – YouTube – A popular channel featuring lessons in Norwegian.
SpeakNorsk – A language school that offers our members a discount on its online courses. Ask the team about it.
📝 Sample Tests
Kompetanse Norge – Practice Tests – Sample Tests for the Norwegian Language Test (A1–B2).
The Bergen Test – Examples – Sample Exercises for Advanced Levels (B2/C1).
🗂️ Exercises
50languages – Exercises in many languages.
Memrise – Review and vocabulary with images and audio.
Duolingo – Game-based learning, great for daily practice.
Babbel – Structured lessons with a focus on grammar and practical application.
UiO Tekstlab – IGIN – Grammar and writing practice for language learners.
The Norwegian Language Center – Online resources tailored for adults.
📗 Online Textbooks
On the way
Norwegian now!
New to Norway
Stone by stone
Here on the mountain
Of course!
More Norwegian
Here We Live
(Available via cappelendamm.no, school libraries, and Deichman)
📅 Events in Oslo
Facebook Events – Find language cafés and gatherings.
VisitOSLO – Language-related events and excursions.
Meetup.com – Meet people who are learning Norwegian or offering conversation practice.
Deichman – Calendar – Events at the libraries in Oslo.
Eventbrite – Language groups and cultural events.
This list is by no means complete, and it may contain the occasional outdated resource.