Podcasts that can help
you learn Norwegian

Beginners

  • Norsk for beginners
    A podcast spesifically aimed at beginners of Norwegian
    (A1-A2).

  • Nylig Norsk
    A podcast aimed at beginner-intermediates where the hosts speak slow and clear Norwegian.

Intermediate

  • Lær Norsk Nå!
    A podcast for the intermediate Norwegian learner (B1 – B2) that wants to hear different dialects and variation of the language at an adapted level. Marius (the host) speaks clearly, slowly and makes sure to explain difficult words.

  • NRK Radio (children category)

    (not available in all countries)
    Norway’s official broadcasting company’s website for listening to live radio or any of their previous shows and podcasts.

  • Norsklærer Karense
    The well known youtube teacher also has a podcast!
    Speaking slow and clear is truly a skill Karense has mastered, which makes it a great listening experience. To this date she has made over 100 episodes covering a wide variety of topics.

Advanced

  • NRK Radio

  • Hele historien
    Hard hitting life stories told by those who experienced it first-hand.

  • Ekko
    NRK journalists get together to tell stories about what’s going on in the world.

  • Oppdatert
    NRK hosts gives you the details about the relevant current events. It has also won podcast of the year in 2020 & 2022.

  • Forklart
    Aftenpostens (Norwegian newspaper) 15 minute updates about current events.

  • Krig og Fred
    A NRK podcast covering foreign affairs

  • Smart forklart
    A podcast focused on explaining new and exciting technology, discussing potential future solutions for today’s problems.

  • Debatten
    A NRK podcast version of the weekly occuring live political debate show with the same name.

  • Burde vært pensum
    A podcast where various experts from various fields comes on to talk about things they wish were common knowledge.

  • Historiske Kjendiser
    A podcast focused on telling the tales of famous historical figures such as Hentry VIII or Jeanne d’Arc.

  • Hva er greia med?
    Ole and Jonas explores topics you didn’t even know that you were interested in.