Fluent Fiction - Norwegian

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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.

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  • Oskar's Breakthrough: A Christmas Tale of Courage and Change

    Oskar's Breakthrough: A Christmas Tale of Courage and Change
    Dec 26 2024
    Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Oskar's Breakthrough: A Christmas Tale of Courage and Change Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2024-12-26-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en kald desemberdag i Oslo.En: It was a cold December day in Oslo.No: Det var travelt i kontorer over hele byen, men på et spesielt kontor var det en varm og gledelig stemning.En: Offices throughout the city were bustling, but in one particular office, there was a warm and joyful atmosphere.No: Firmaets årlige julefest var i gang, og kontoret var pyntet med lysglimt overalt.En: The company's annual Christmas party was underway, and the office was decorated with twinkling lights everywhere.No: I et hjørne sto et storslått juletre, pyntet med glitrende julekuler og selskapets monogram.En: In one corner stood a magnificent Christmas tree, adorned with sparkling ornaments and the company's monogram.No: En julekrans prydet inngangsdøren, og lukten av pepperkaker svevde i luften.En: A wreath decorated the entrance door, and the smell of gingerbread wafted through the air.No: Midt i dette julelandskapet var Oskar.En: Amidst this Christmas landscape was Oskar.No: Han var en dyktig, men litt sjenert finansanalytiker.En: He was a skilled but somewhat shy financial analyst.No: Oskar hadde vært i firmaet i noen år nå, og han hadde en idé han virkelig trodde på.En: Oskar had been with the company for a few years now, and he had an idea he truly believed in.No: Han ønsket å foreslå en ny måte å forbedre produktiviteten på, men hans frykt for offentlig tale holdt ham tilbake.En: He wanted to propose a new way to improve productivity, but his fear of public speaking held him back.No: Oskar så på kollegene som lo og pratet.En: Oskar watched his colleagues laughing and chatting.No: Blandt dem var Anders, en høylytt og selvsikker mann som ofte var midtpunktet.En: Among them was Anders, a loud and confident man who was often the center of attention.No: Anders elsket å fremheve sine egne ideer, og Oskar fryktet at hans egen idé ville bli oversett.En: Anders loved to highlight his own ideas, and Oskar feared that his idea would be overlooked.No: Sigrid, en vennlig kollega og nær venn av Oskar, la merke til bekymringen hans.En: Sigrid, a friendly colleague and close friend of Oskar, noticed his concern.No: "Hva er galt, Oskar?En: "What's wrong, Oskar?"No: " spurte hun med en støttende stemme.En: she asked in a supportive voice.No: Oskar nølte, men til slutt avslørte han sin bekymring.En: Oskar hesitated, but eventually revealed his concern.No: "Jeg har en idé jeg gjerne vil dele med ledelsen.En: "I have an idea I would like to share with the management.No: Men jeg er redd for å snakke foran folk.En: But I'm afraid of speaking in front of people."No: "Sigrid smilte oppmuntrende.En: Sigrid smiled encouragingly.No: "Du trenger ikke å gjøre det på en stor scene.En: "You don't have to do it on a big stage.No: Gå bort til dem uformelt, kanskje under festen.En: Approach them informally, maybe during the party.No: Dette er en avslappet setting.En: This is a relaxed setting."No: "Med Sigrids støtte følte Oskar seg litt modigere.En: With Sigrid's support, Oskar felt a bit braver.No: Han nikket og bestemte seg for å gi det et forsøk.En: He nodded and decided to give it a try.No: Han brukte tid på å observere.En: He spent time observing.No: Da han så CEO-en stå alene, tok han et dypt pust.En: When he saw the CEO standing alone, he took a deep breath.No: Dette var hans sjanse.En: This was his chance.No: Tiden hadde kommet.En: The time had come.No: Med hjertet bankende i brystet nærmet Oskar seg sjefen.En: With his heart pounding in his chest, Oskar approached the boss.No: Han introduserte seg høflig og begynte å dele sin idé.En: He introduced himself politely and began to share his idea.No: Til sin overraskelse virket CEO-en oppriktig interessert.En: To his surprise, the CEO seemed genuinely interested.No: De snakket i noen minutter, og Oskar forklarte hvordan hans forslag kunne forbedre produktiviteten.En: They talked for a few minutes, and Oskar explained how his proposal could improve productivity.No: Sjefen smilte varmt mot ham.En: The boss smiled warmly at him.No: "Takk for at du delte dette med meg, Oskar.En: "Thank you for sharing this with me, Oskar.No: Jeg liker denne ideen.En: I like this idea.No: La oss diskutere den i detalj etter ferien, send meg et formelt forslag.En: Let's discuss it in detail after the holidays, send me a formal proposal."No: "Oskar kunne knapt tro det.En: Oskar could hardly believe it.No: Han hadde gjort det!En: He had done it!No: Den lille samtalen var et stort skritt for ham.En: The small conversation was a big step for him.No: Ved kveldens slutt følte han stolthet og lettelse.En: By the end of the evening, he felt pride and relief.No: Han hadde overvunnet en stor frykt, og venne hans visste hvordan man skulle støtte.En: He had ...
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  • From Stranger to Belonging: Leif's First Christmas Adventure

    From Stranger to Belonging: Leif's First Christmas Adventure
    Dec 25 2024
    Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: From Stranger to Belonging: Leif's First Christmas Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2024-12-25-23-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: Snøen lå som et hvitt teppe over det stengte boligområdet.En: The snow lay like a white blanket over the closed residential area.No: Det var en fredelig kveld, og julelysene glitret på rekkene av hus rundt Leif.En: It was a peaceful evening, and the Christmas lights shimmered on the rows of houses around Leif.No: Det var hans første jul i dette nabolaget.En: It was his first Christmas in this neighborhood.No: Han hadde nylig flyttet til Norge, et valg som lovet en ny start.En: He had recently moved to Norge, a choice that promised a new start.No: Men nå sto han alene, med en dyp følelse av ensomhet.En: But now he stood alone, with a deep feeling of loneliness.No: Klokken nærmet seg tiden for nabolagets julefest på klubbhuset.En: The clock was approaching the time for the neighborhood's Christmas party at the clubhouse.No: Leif nølte foran speilet.En: Leif hesitated in front of the mirror.No: "I kveld skal jeg prøve," sa han til seg selv og la på et forsiktig smil.En: "Tonight I will try," he said to himself, putting on a cautious smile.No: Hans største utfordring var å møte nye mennesker, men han visste at det var nødvendig hvis han ønsket å finne sitt sted her.En: His biggest challenge was meeting new people, but he knew it was necessary if he wanted to find his place here.No: Inne på klubbhuset var det en varm og innbydende stemning.En: Inside the clubhouse, there was a warm and inviting atmosphere.No: Det luktet av pepperkaker, og juletreet sto pyntet med glitter og kuler.En: It smelled of gingerbread, and the Christmas tree was decorated with glitter and balls.No: Karina, en energisk kvinne med lyst hår, gikk rundt og hilste på alle.En: Karina, an energetic woman with light hair, was going around greeting everyone.No: Hun hadde hørt om Leif, den nye naboen, og visste hvor viktig det var å inkludere ham.En: She had heard about Leif, the new neighbor, and knew how important it was to include him.No: Da Leif kom inn, ble han møtt av Karinas smil.En: When Leif came in, he was met by Karina's smile.No: "Hei, du må være Leif!En: "Hi, you must be Leif!No: Velkommen!En: Welcome!No: Kom, la meg introdusere deg for alle," sa hun med en vennlig tone.En: Come, let me introduce you to everyone," she said with a friendly tone.No: Leif følte seg litt overveldet, men han nikket og fulgte henne.En: Leif felt a little overwhelmed, but he nodded and followed her.No: Hun presenterte ham for de andre naboene med en naturlig sjarm som gjorde at han følte seg litt mer komfortabel.En: She introduced him to the other neighbors with a natural charm that made him feel a bit more comfortable.No: Mens kvelden fortsatte, kjente Leif seg litt bedre.En: As the evening continued, Leif felt a bit better.No: Han sto alene i et hjørne og så på mens små prater fylte rommet.En: He stood alone in a corner, watching as small talk filled the room.No: Det var en pause i musikken, og Karina annonserte at de skulle spille en gruppespill.En: There was a pause in the music, and Karina announced that they were going to play a group game.No: Leif overveide å snike seg ut, men noe inni ham fortalte ham å bli.En: Leif considered sneaking out, but something inside him told him to stay.No: Under spillet oppsto det forvirring.En: During the game, there was confusion.No: Ingen visste hvordan de kunne fortsette.En: No one knew how they could continue.No: Et uventet mot tok tak i Leif.En: An unexpected courage took hold of Leif.No: "Hva med å gjøre det på denne måten?En: "How about doing it this way?"No: " foreslo han, og forklarte sin idé.En: he suggested, explaining his idea.No: Det var en enkel løsning, men den samlet gruppen i latter og applaus.En: It was a simple solution, but it brought the group together in laughter and applause.No: Øyeblikket brøt isen for Leif.En: The moment broke the ice for Leif.No: Resten av kvelden var lettere.En: The rest of the evening was easier.No: Leif delte en samtale med en gruppe naboer, og latteren fløt fritt.En: Leif shared a conversation with a group of neighbors, and laughter flowed freely.No: Karina så med et tilfreds smil, glad for at han begynte å finne sitt sted.En: Karina watched with a satisfied smile, glad that he was beginning to find his place.No: Da kvelden var over, utvekslet Leif kontaktinformasjon med noen av de nye bekjentskapene.En: When the evening was over, Leif exchanged contact information with some of the new acquaintances.No: På vei hjem gikk Leif gjennom snøen med en lettere følelse.En: On the way home, Leif walked through the snow with a lighter feeling.No: Han hadde klart det!En: He had done it!No: Han var fortsatt Leif, men nå var han en del av fellesskapet.En: He was still Leif, but now he was part of the community.No: ...
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  • From Tradition to Twist: A Christmas Dinner Evolution

    From Tradition to Twist: A Christmas Dinner Evolution
    Dec 25 2024
    Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: From Tradition to Twist: A Christmas Dinner Evolution Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2024-12-25-08-38-19-no Story Transcript:No: Det var julaften, og en magisk stillhet lå over fjellene i Kvitfjell.En: It was Christmas Eve, and a magical silence lay over the mountains in Kvitfjell.No: Ingrid pustet dypt inn den friske fjelluften og så på snøen som glitret som diamanter utenfor vinduet i den koselige hytta.En: Ingrid took a deep breath of the fresh mountain air and looked at the snow sparkling like diamonds outside the window of the cozy cabin.No: Inne i hytta, der treveggene var pyntet med julepynt, knirket det svakt i gulvbordene.En: Inside the cabin, where the wooden walls were decorated with Christmas ornaments, the floorboards creaked softly.No: Varmen fra peisen fylte rommet, og det var en ro og harmoni i luften – en perfekt kveld for en uforglemmelig familiemiddag.En: The warmth from the fireplace filled the room, and there was a sense of peace and harmony in the air – a perfect evening for an unforgettable family dinner.No: Ingrid, en dyktig kokk og matkunstner, sto på kjøkkenet med julesangene som svakt bakteppe.En: Ingrid, a skilled chef and culinary artist, was in the kitchen with Christmas songs softly playing in the background.No: Hun elsket tradisjoner, men i år ønsket hun å eksperimentere litt.En: She loved traditions, but this year she wanted to experiment a bit.No: Hun hadde brukt dager på å finpusse både tradisjonelle og nye oppskrifter.En: She had spent days refining both traditional and new recipes.No: "Ribbe, pinnekjøtt og lutefisk," mumlet hun, mens hun så over de tradisjonelle rettene.En: "Ribbe, pinnekjøtt and lutefisk," she murmured, as she reviewed the traditional dishes.No: Men hun ønsket å tilføre dem en liten vri – kanskje en appelsinsaus til ribben eller tranebærkompott til pinnekjøttet.En: But she wanted to add a little twist to them – maybe an orange sauce for the ribbe or cranberry compote for the pinnekjøtt.No: Oskar, Ingrids bror, og Lars, deres bestefar, var dypt knyttet til de tradisjonelle rettene.En: Oskar, Ingrid's brother, and Lars, their grandfather, were deeply attached to the traditional dishes.No: "Hva er galt med den vanlige maten?" sa Oskar prøvende.En: "What's wrong with the usual food?" Oskar said tentatively.No: Ingrid møtte blikket hans, og en usikker følelse krøp inn.En: Ingrid met his gaze, and a feeling of uncertainty crept in.No: Hun visste at familien hennes elsket de tradisjonelle smakene, men drømmen om å skape noe nytt og spennende var sterkere enn frykten for avvisning.En: She knew her family loved the traditional flavors, but the dream of creating something new and exciting was stronger than the fear of rejection.No: Hun bestemte seg – hun skulle lage begge deler.En: She decided – she would make both.No: Tradisjonelle retter som familien elsket, og i hemmelighet, de nye rettene med hennes kreative vri.En: Traditional dishes that the family loved, and secretly, the new dishes with her creative twist.No: Men ville de gi dem en sjanse?En: But would they give them a chance?No: Kvelden skred frem.En: The evening progressed.No: Fyr i peisen hvinte lett, og duften av jul fylte hele hytta.En: The fire in the fireplace crackled softly, and the scent of Christmas filled the entire cabin.No: Ingrid var nervøs da hun satte begge settene med retter på bordet.En: Ingrid was nervous as she set both sets of dishes on the table.No: "God jul," sa hun med et lite håp i stemmen.En: "Merry Christmas," she said with a little hope in her voice.No: Familien satte seg, klare til kveldens festmåltid.En: The family sat down, ready for the evening's feast.No: Lars så skeptisk på de nye rettene.En: Lars looked skeptically at the new dishes.No: "Hva er dette?" spurte han med en knurrende mage.En: "What is this?" he asked with a rumbling stomach.No: Ingrid forklarte forsiktig hvordan hun hadde lagt til små justeringer.En: Ingrid explained gently how she had made small adjustments.No: Lars tok en dyp pust, mens Oskar virket nysgjerrig.En: Lars took a deep breath, while Oskar seemed curious.No: "Vi får vel prøve da," sa han til slutt.En: "Well, we might as well try," he finally said.No: De tok forsiktig litt av både det kjente og det ukjente.En: They cautiously took a bit of both the familiar and the unfamiliar.No: Til Ingrids store lettelse bredte det seg et smil over Larse ansikt.En: To Ingrid's great relief, a smile spread across Lars's face.No: "Dette er annerledes, men godt!" sa han, og Oskar nikket enig.En: "This is different, but good!" he said, and Oskar nodded in agreement.No: Snart var samtalene rundt bordet fylt med entusiasme, og flere små latterutbrudd hørtes idet tradisjon møtte fornyelse.En: Soon, the conversations around the table were filled with enthusiasm, and several small bursts of laughter were heard as tradition met ...
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    16 mins

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