Simple Norwegian #1 - The Alphabet & Pronunciation

In today's video we will learn the Norwegian alphabet and how to correctly pronounce Norwegian sounds!

Correct pronunciation is essential when learning a new language. Initially it may take some time to produce the right sounds, but over time they will be second nature and you can focus more on the actual words and vocabulary.

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Simple Norwegian is a native Norwegian’s creation, intended to teach you Norwegian with some pretty simple and easy to follow lessons. The channel offers resources to learn vocabulary, grammar, and give an idea of what normal daily conversation might be like for Norwegians. I genuinely hope you enjoy the video series and that it helps you learn a lot.

[Jurek]

This is hands down the best video on the norwegian alphabet i've found so far. Tusen takk!

[htcchen]

Before learning Simple Norwegian #1 of this series, please don’t neglect that there is an episode “Simple Norwegian #0”, which contains some practical tips and suggestions for learning Norwegian! It’s a”MUST SEE”—-very important!

[mrdasilver]

I started learning Norwegian a couple days ago and I'm in love with it! I also can't believe how "easily" it's flowing! It's like I was meant to speak Norwegian all along. ❤️🇳🇴

[mayaflici]

That Y and I close prononciation was so well explained! Thanks a lot

[GirlFromNippon]

Not just Norwegian but...you speak beautiful(?), perfect American English, too ! :)

[htcchen]

Takk!
Dear Mr “Simple Norwegian “,
Highly appreciate for making such good materials on YouTube.
The program is very helpful!
Thank you so much!

[richardpena]

I appreciate this video. I started Norwegian on Duolingo, and have been struggling to comprehend pronunciation. This was an immense help.

[ikiyou_]

“æ ø å, you ain’t got the æøå…”
it lives rent free in my head.

[Lady_Berserkr]

I'm still learning Norwegian, I'm from Iceland lol Tusen takk!

[matheoteo]

I’m actually just here to check that this is a good video for my non-Norwegian friend- this is really good man

[leoo]

Finally one videos of a person who actually can pronounce these letters!
I'm so fed up wth all these people al over YouTube who are talking Norwegian and are talking about Norway, but they have one idea about either the country or the Norwegian language.
But this guy sounds very Norwegian so I'm very pleased about him making this video.
Great job!

[dianatolubaeva]

I'm native Russian speaker from Central Asia, and I swear, this is how Russian alphabet is pronounced by people who study it as a second language here

[ketnetty]

The Michael Jackson part made me laugh a lot

[ladylovelyheartandfriends]

I want to move to Norway when I grow up. It seems like such a nice place! Which is why I’m watching this video. The comments says this helps a lot, so thanks! :)

[ssj]

I am married to a Norwegian and we still communicate mostly in English... This is exactly what I need and its so helpful... Tussen takk!!! Great job, just go on with more videos... 👍👍👍

[ineffablecringe]

I'm trying to learn basic Norwegian because I want to befriend the foreign exchange student from Norway

[georgejohnson]

I am half British and half Norwegian. My mother came from the Ostfold, and my first words were pure Norwegian, but soon my English father pout a stop to that.

Now 59, I still find I can pronounce Norwegian idiomatically though till seeing this I would struggle with reading Norwegian out loud - you have opened a door for me! On many visits to my grandparents [up till 2000] I could follow the News on radio and TV, but not actually keep up with spoken Norwegian in conversation. 

I knew enough to get by in Norwegian in shops and the airport and was often taken for Norwegian at first [I look totally Norsk - not tall, completely fair, and wiry build], but as soon as I stumbled in Norwegian the smiles came out! And Norwegians love practicing their English! So though I visited Norway probably thirty times, I still have poor Norwegian in conversation. On the other hand, I do think it will be worth getting better at it, because my pronunciation is idiomatic. In fact something like Received English in this country.

Thanks for such a lovely Video. George Fredrik

[mhmmd]

I want to learn Norwegian, Swedish and Dutch please pray for me to achieve this goal

[nalps]

I am considering moving to Norway, because life in Australia is too hard now. This was the first introduction I had to Norwegian, I really enjoyed it. Thanks for uploading this, I plan on watching more and also learning about the culture.

[zocha]

Its been 5 years since the vid was posted, but many people still use it. The series is very nice and well made. Takk!