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Everyday Norway, read aloud by native voices. Follow every word as it's spoken.
«Arild! Våkn opp!» hvisket hun og ristet ham. «Hva er det?» «Det er noen ute. Med lommelykt. Midt på natta!»
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A1
Beginner
Short, clear stories in the present tense with everyday words.
A2
Elementary
Past tense, simple connectors and more dialogue from daily life in Norway.
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Intermediate
Longer stories with feelings, opinions and common idioms.
B2
Upper intermediate
Nuanced stories with abstract topics and shifts in register.
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Stories about real life in Norway
Visiting the GP, a job interview, 17 May, a neighbour's hedge, a stolen bike. Written for adults — immigrants settling in Norway and learners anywhere — with characters of many backgrounds and plenty of dialogue.
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