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.

    But we don't stop there. Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with.

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  • Pitching Hope: Sverre's Journey to Winning Investors

    Pitching Hope: Sverre's Journey to Winning Investors
    Nov 26 2024
    Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Pitching Hope: Sverre's Journey to Winning Investors Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2024-11-26-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Oslo var kledd i høstens farger, de klare løvene lagde et teppe langs Karl Johans gate.En: Oslo was dressed in the colors of autumn, the clear leaves creating a carpet along Karl Johans gate.No: Inne i en moderne bygning, kjent som Startup-inkubatoren, var luften mettet med nervøs energi.En: Inside a modern building, known as the Startup-inkubatoren, the air was thick with nervous energy.No: Rommet var fullt av nyskapere og gründere, klare til å overbevise investorer om at deres idé var den beste.En: The room was full of innovators and entrepreneurs, ready to convince investors that their idea was the best.No: Sverre var en av dem.En: Sverre was one of them.No: Han satt på kanten av stolen, forsøkte å holde hendene rolig.En: He sat on the edge of his chair, trying to keep his hands still.No: Ved siden av ham satt Liv, hans utrettelige støttespiller og venn.En: Beside him sat Liv, his tireless supporter and friend.No: Liv kunne se hvordan usikkerheten svømte i øynene hans.En: Liv could see how uncertainty swam in his eyes.No: "Dette klarer du, Sverre," sa hun stille, med et beroligende smil.En: "You can do this, Sverre," she said quietly, with a reassuring smile.No: Sverre nikket, men inne i hodet var han fylt av tvil.En: Sverre nodded, but inside his head was filled with doubt.No: Astrid, den erfarne investoren, satt lengre fremme.En: Astrid, the experienced investor, sat further ahead.No: Hun hadde sett mange pitches før.En: She had seen many pitches before.No: Ofte de samme ordene, de samme løftene.En: Often the same words, the same promises.No: Men det var noe ved Sverre som fanget hennes oppmerksomhet.En: But there was something about Sverre that caught her attention.No: En nesten barnslig glød hun ikke så hos alle.En: An almost childlike enthusiasm she didn't see in everyone.No: Konkurransen var hard.En: The competition was tough.No: Andre gründere presenterte teknologiske vidundere og bærekraftige løsninger.En: Other entrepreneurs presented technological wonders and sustainable solutions.No: Sverre visste at hans idé var god, men han manglet troen på at han kunne selge den godt.En: Sverre knew his idea was good, but he lacked the confidence to sell it well.No: Da det var hans tur, steg han opp på podiet.En: When it was his turn, he stepped up to the podium.No: PowerPoint-bildene bak ham skinte klart, med detaljerte grafer og bilder.En: The PowerPoint slides behind him shone brightly, with detailed graphs and pictures.No: Han begynte å snakke, stemmen litt vaklende.En: He began to speak, his voice slightly wavering.No: Men så, midt i presentasjonen, stoppet Sverre opp.En: But then, in the middle of the presentation, Sverre paused.No: Et øyeblikks stillhet fylte rommet.En: A moment of silence filled the room.No: Liv så bekymret på ham, men Sverre hadde funnet noe i seg selv.En: Liv looked at him worriedly, but Sverre had found something within himself.No: "Dette er ikke bare en idé for meg," begynte han, med en ny styrke i stemmen.En: "This is not just an idea for me," he began, with a new strength in his voice.No: "Dette handler om fremtidens muligheter.En: "This is about the opportunities of the future.No: En mulighet som betyr noe, fordi..." Han la til side de tekniske detaljene og delte en personlig anekdote fra da hans far slet med en lignende utfordring.En: An opportunity that matters, because..." He set aside the technical details and shared a personal anecdote from when his father struggled with a similar challenge.No: Disse ordene, ekte og uventede, traff noe i de tilstedeværende.En: These words, genuine and unexpected, struck a chord with those present.No: Astrid lente seg litt fremover.En: Astrid leaned a little forward.No: Hun hørte behovet og engasjementet bak Sverres ord.En: She heard the need and engagement behind Sverre's words.No: Det var ikke bare en pitch lenger; det var en innsiktsfull samtale om menneskelige behov.En: It was no longer just a pitch; it was an insightful conversation about human needs.No: Fram til det siste ordet, holdt Sverre publikums oppmerksomhet.En: Up until the last word, Sverre held the audience's attention.No: Da han takket for seg, var det en usikker stillhet, før applausen sprak til liv.En: When he thanked them, there was an uncertain silence before applause burst to life.No: Liv pustet lettet ut, og Sverre kastet henne et skjevt, men takknemlig smil.En: Liv breathed a sigh of relief, and Sverre cast her a crooked but grateful smile.No: Etter pitchene, mens investorer evaluerte sine valg, ble Sverre kalt til side av Astrid.En: After the pitches, while investors evaluated their choices, Sverre was called aside by Astrid.No: "Jeg ser potensialet ditt," sa hun.En: "I see your potential," she said.No: "La oss jobbe ...
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    16 mins
  • Heartfelt Handcrafted Christmas: Lars' Journey to Gift Giving

    Heartfelt Handcrafted Christmas: Lars' Journey to Gift Giving
    Nov 25 2024
    Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Heartfelt Handcrafted Christmas: Lars' Journey to Gift Giving Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2024-11-25-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en tidlig ettermiddag i desember, og den lille veimarkedet nær Geiranger var levende med liv.En: It was an early afternoon in December, and the little road market near Geiranger was alive with activity.No: Små boder pyntet med blinkende lys lyste opp det snødekte landskapet.En: Small stalls decorated with twinkling lights illuminated the snow-covered landscape.No: Duften av granbar og kanel svevde i den kalde vinterluften, mens de majestetiske fjellene omringet markedet som stilltiende beskyttere.En: The scent of pine needles and cinnamon lingered in the cold winter air, while the majestic mountains surrounded the market like silent guardians.No: Lars vandret fra bod til bod, følte seg litt overveldet.En: Lars wandered from stall to stall, feeling a bit overwhelmed.No: Julen nærmet seg raskt, og han hadde ennå ikke funnet en gave til familien.En: Christmas was approaching quickly, and he still hadn't found a gift for his family.No: Ingrid, hans eldre søster, hadde kjørt ham dit, og hadde allerede funnet et sted å varme seg med litt gløgg og vafler.En: Ingrid, his older sister, had driven him there and had already found a place to warm up with some gløgg and waffles.No: "Husk, Lars," hadde hun sagt med et litt strengt blikk, "det er tanken som teller.En: "Remember, Lars," she had said with a somewhat stern look, "it's the thought that counts."No: "Men Lars ønsket noe spesielt, noe som kunne imponere både Ingrid og foreldrene.En: But Lars wanted something special, something that could impress both Ingrid and his parents.No: Han sjonglerte med sitt begrensede budsjett i tankene mens han plukket opp et par votter her, en trefigur der.En: He juggled with his limited budget in mind as he picked up a pair of mittens here, a wooden figure there.No: Ingenting føltes riktig.En: Nothing felt right.No: Plutselig ble han avbrutt av en varm stemme.En: Suddenly, he was interrupted by a warm voice.No: "Leter du etter noe spesielt?En: "Are you looking for something special?"No: " spurte Maja, en vennlig lokal selger med et skjevt smil.En: asked Maja, a friendly local vendor with a crooked smile.No: Lars sukket og så rundt seg på mylderet.En: Lars sighed and looked around at the crowd.No: "Ja, men jeg vet ikke hva.En: "Yes, but I don't know what.No: Jeg vil ha noe personlig, men jeg har ikke mye penger.En: I want something personal, but I don't have much money."No: "Maja nikket forståelsesfullt.En: Maja nodded understandingly.No: "Det viktigste er ikke hva du kjøper, men hva du gir av deg selv," sa hun.En: "The most important thing isn't what you buy, but what you give of yourself," she said.No: Hun pekte på noen håndlagde dukker og julepynt.En: She pointed at some handmade dolls and Christmas ornaments.No: "Hva med å lage noe selv?En: "How about making something yourself?No: Bruk det du har her.En: Use what you have here."No: "Lars tenkte på Ingrids ord og Maja sitt råd.En: Lars thought about Ingrid's words and Maja's advice.No: Kanskje en enkel, hjemmelaget gave kunne være mer meningsfull enn noe kjøpt.En: Perhaps a simple, homemade gift could be more meaningful than something bought.No: Tiden var knapp, så han bestemte seg raskt.En: Time was short, so he decided quickly.No: Han plukket ut små stoffbiter, noen trådspoler og små treskiver fra Majas stall.En: He picked out small pieces of fabric, some spools of thread, and small wooden discs from Maja's stall.No: Med Maja sin veiledning begynte han å skape.En: With Maja's guidance, he began to create.No: Med litt klønete hender knyttet han stoffbitene sammen til små dukker, dekorerte treskivene med enkle mønstre og kombinerte dem til personlige julegaver.En: With somewhat clumsy hands, he tied the fabric pieces together into small dolls, decorated the wooden discs with simple patterns, and combined them into personal Christmas gifts.No: Maja lo hjertelig mens hun hjalp ham.En: Maja laughed heartily as she helped him.No: Med ferdige gaver i veska og et lettet hjerte, sluttet Lars seg til Ingrid.En: With finished gifts in his bag and a relieved heart, Lars joined Ingrid.No: Da julaften kom, presenterte Lars gavene sine.En: When Christmas Eve came, Lars presented his gifts.No: Han la merke til hvordan Ingrid smilte stolt, foreldrene gråt gledestårer.En: He noticed how Ingrid smiled proudly, and his parents shed tears of joy.No: Det var ingen dyre gaver, bare kjærlighet og omtanke pakket inn i små, skinnende pakker.En: There were no expensive gifts, just love and thoughtfulness wrapped in small, shiny packages.No: Lars hadde funnet hemmeligheten bak den perfekte gaven: det er kjærligheten og innsatsen bak som betyr noe.En: Lars had uncovered the secret of the perfect gift: it's the love and effort behind it ...
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    15 mins
  • Surviving the Avalanche: A Christmas Tale in Flåm

    Surviving the Avalanche: A Christmas Tale in Flåm
    Nov 24 2024
    Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Surviving the Avalanche: A Christmas Tale in Flåm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2024-11-24-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Snøen falt tungt over Flåm på årets mørkeste dag.En: The snow fell heavily over Flåm on the darkest day of the year.No: Byen lå stille, pakket inn i en tykk dyne av hvitt.En: The town lay still, wrapped in a thick blanket of white.No: Sigrid og Anders hadde planlagt en vintervandring lenge.En: Sigrid and Anders had planned a winter hike for a long time.No: Flåms fjorder og fjell var deres favoritt, spesielt når julelysene glitret i landskapet.En: Flåm's fjords and mountains were their favorite, especially when the Christmas lights sparkled in the landscape.No: De to vennene var vant til å gå lange turer.En: The two friends were used to going on long hikes.No: Sigrid var en ivrig turgåer, alltid klar med kart og kompass.En: Sigrid was an avid hiker, always ready with a map and compass.No: Anders, derimot, var mer rolig.En: Anders, on the other hand, was more calm.No: Han hadde en evne til å holde hodet kaldt i pressede situasjoner.En: He had the ability to keep a cool head in pressured situations.No: Sammen var de et godt team.En: Together, they were a good team.No: Da de la ut den morgenen, var luften kald og klar.En: As they set out that morning, the air was cold and clear.No: Sporadiske snøflak danset i vinden.En: Sporadic snowflakes danced in the wind.No: Stemningen mellom dem var lett og fylt med forventning.En: The mood between them was light and filled with anticipation.No: De beveget seg rolig opp i fjellet, skravlende og leende.En: They moved slowly up the mountain, chatting and laughing.No: Plutselig, en dyp brumming fylte luften.En: Suddenly, a deep rumble filled the air.No: Det var et øyeblikk av stillhet før himmelen rullet over dem, og snøen kom rasende ned.En: There was a moment of silence before the sky rolled over them, and the snow came rushing down.No: En lavine.En: An avalanche.No: Sigrid og Anders ble kastet til bakken, omgitt av en vegg av hvitt kaos.En: Sigrid and Anders were thrown to the ground, surrounded by a wall of white chaos.No: Da snøen til slutt la seg, krøp de ut av det tette laget som omringet dem.En: When the snow finally settled, they crawled out from the thick layer that surrounded them.No: De pustet tungt.En: They breathed heavily.No: Sigrid kikket rundt og skjønte raskt hva som hadde skjedd.En: Sigrid looked around and quickly realized what had happened.No: Stien var borte, dekket av tøffe snøfonner.En: The path was gone, covered by tough snowdrifts.No: Hun kunne kjenne panikk stige, men Anders var rask til å minne henne om å holde roen.En: She could feel panic rising, but Anders was quick to remind her to keep calm.No: «Vi må vurdere våre muligheter,» sa Anders med en ro som beroliget Sigrid.En: "We need to assess our options," Anders said with a calmness that reassured Sigrid.No: Supplene deres var begrensede, og de innså at en ny lavine kunne være farlig.En: Their supplies were limited, and they realized that another avalanche could be dangerous.No: Sigrid kjente en klump i magen.En: Sigrid felt a lump in her stomach.No: Hun fryktet å bli sittende fast i kulden, alene.En: She feared being stuck in the cold, alone.No: Men hun brøytet unna frykten og tenkte tilbake på sitt mål – å komme seg trygt tilbake til Flåm med Anders.En: But she pushed away the fear and thought back to her goal: to get back safely to Flåm with Anders.No: «Vi kan prøve en annen rute,» foreslo Sigrid.En: "We can try another route," Sigrid suggested.No: «Men det krever at vi beveger oss raskt.En: "But it requires us to move quickly."No: »Anders nikket, klar til å følge henne.En: Anders nodded, ready to follow her.No: De begynte å klatre oppover, valgte en vei som førte dem over mindre stabilt terreng.En: They began to climb upwards, choosing a path that led them over less stable terrain.No: Det var sleipt og farlig, men valget ga dem håp om å unngå det verste.En: It was slippery and dangerous, but the choice gave them hope of avoiding the worst.No: De presset videre, uten å se seg tilbake.En: They pressed on, without looking back.No: Plutselig hørte de lyden av snø som brøt løs igjen, lavinen var tilbake.En: Suddenly, they heard the sound of snow breaking loose again; the avalanche was back.No: De reagerte lynraskt, vek unna til en sikker klippekant.En: They reacted swiftly, moving away to a safe cliff edge.No: I skrekk så de snømassene suse forbi der de nettopp hadde gått.En: In horror, they watched the snow masses rush past where they had just walked.No: Med hjertet hamrende, tok Sigrid og Anders noen dype åndedrag og fortsatte videre.En: With hearts pounding, Sigrid and Anders took some deep breaths and continued on.No: De visste at de måtte holde motet oppe, og musklene deres bar dem stødig gjennom de krevende ...
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    17 mins

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