Tula Tenker Høyt - Learn Norwegian
Hei og velkommen til Tula Tenker Høyt! My name is Tula, and this is an A2-C2 podcast for learning Norwegian where, which the title refers to, we tenker = think, høyt = out loud. We explore stories, thoughts, ideas, situations, anything and everything, in slow, clear and natural phrases. And of course we also talk about the Norwegian language, Norway and language learning. Get a cup of coffee and tenk høyt with me! La oss lære norsk!
Episoder
How to Become More Motivated to Learn Norwegian (Episode 24)
Make yourself a cup of coffee (if you are motived to do so!), sit down in your favorite chair, and listen as we think out loud about what motivation really is, and some principles and tips you can use in your life to become more motivated to practice your Norwegian. Motivation is about which direction your actions flow in, and with which intensity you do things. Some people are internally motivate
How to Handle and Reduce Stress (Episode 23)
Now that school, studies and work is starting back up, at least here in Norway, things can feel a bit stressful. The past month has certainly been stressful for me. So in this week's episode, join me to think out loud about how you can destress throughout the day and what techniques and modalities you can use to reduce stress and feel more relaxed in general. What else do you like to do, to fe
In Memory of His Majesty the King Harald V (Episode 22)
Et innlegg til minne om Hans Majestet Kong Harald som døde den 28. august tidlig på morgenen. Han var en varm og hjertelig konge, og en stor trygghet for folket. Norge sørger dette tapet. Hvil i fred, kong Harald. 🥀
Making Friends as an Adult (Episode 21)
Sit down with a cup of tea, and listen as I talk about the thoughts I have dealt with when it comes to making friends as an adult. Maybe it comes easy and naturally for you to speak to new people, or maybe you are like me and are a bit more hesitant, and worry about fitting in and how you come across. Especially when it comes to living in a new country, you might be struggling with thoughts about
Living and Studying in Oslo (Episode 20)
Sit down with a cup of coffee and listen as I talk about my experience living and studying in Oslo. Oslo is my city, I lived there for close to 5 years, and I will probably go back there at some point. I first studied economics, then switched to french, before I realized psychology was it for me. Oslo is a great city with lots of things to do, lots of people, and beautiful nature. It is for the mo
Differences between the North & the South of Norway (Episode 19)
In this episode, I give you a run down of some geography terms and names of parts of the country. Then we think out loud about a variety of differences I have encountered between the north and south of Norway, in three main categories: climate, culture and outdoor life. I hope you learn something new, I certainly find this topic very interesting. It is wild how there can be such a difference betwe
What are your Hobbies and Interests? (Episode 18)
In this week's episode, I think out loud about my hobbies and interests with you, in the hopes that it will help you learn how you can talk about your hobbies. I also share how you can ask someone what their hobbies and interests are, and list a variety of other interests that you might have, so that you can learn how to say them in Norwegian. Sit back, take out your notebook and write down some p
Norwegian Dating Culture (Episode 17)
Ever wondered what dating is like in Norway these days? Sit down as I think about the Norwegian dating culture in this week's episode, and bust a common myth about Norwegians and a specific STD. What is the dating culture like in your country?Join the Monthly Writing Challenge starting July 1st: https://www.patreon.com/13397820/join Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tulatenkerhoyt/Youtube:
Why it's better to go slow in order to learn fast (Episode 16)
In this episode I talk about a few reasons why it is better to pace yourself rather than trying to cram and learn as much as possible as quickly as possible. It is tempting, especially at the start of learning a language, when motivation is high, to ambitiously decide to study a lot every day, hours on end, quickly finish one topic and move on to the next. But it is in fact better to go slow, spen
How Norwegians Celebrate the Constitution Day May 17th (Episode 15)
Make yourself a cup of tea and listen as I tell you about Norway's Constitution Day, 17. mai! It has been a few weeks now since we celebrated this special day in Norway, but I wanted to talk about this day nonetheless. It is a very special and important day for Norwegians where we celebrate the day Norway became an independent country with it's own constitution.What is the national/constitution da
Life Update: I graduated! + summer plans (Episode 14)
Sit back with a cup of coffee, as I tell you about the past month and talk about what I am planning to do this summer. The past months have been hectic and focused on writing my thesis, but I have finally graduated, the summer is here, and I have got my time (and joy haha) back!What did you get up to in April and May? And what are your plans for June and July? Want to learn Norwegian with me? Fill
How Norwegians Celebrate Easter (Episode 13)
Sit down with a cup of coffee and maybe some påskemarsipan and sjokolade, and listen as we think out loud about how Norwegians celebrate easter. Easter is a holiday we associate with free time, "hygge", time with family, going to the cabin, skiing, solving crimes and eating candy. What associations do you have with easter?Support the podcast and get access to: a Discord-Community to practice with
Prepare for your Norwegian Job Interview (Episode 12)
Take out a pen and paper and get ready to practice and prepare for your Norwegian Job Interview! In this weeks episode, we go through a list of common, "universal" job interview questions, and some short examples of possible answers you can give.Have you already been to a job interview in Norway, if so, how did it go? Let me know in the comments or on Instagram!Support the podcast and ge
Should you learn Bokmål or Nynorsk? (Episode 11)
If you have ever heard about our two written forms of Norwegian, nynorsk and bokmål, and been confused about what you should learn and what the difference is, this episode is for you!Get your coffee, sit back and listen as I give you a small insight into the difference between nynorsk and bokmål, explain briefly why we have two ways of writing, and give my recommendation to what you should learn.W
Ordering at a Café in Norwegian (Episode 10)
Warm up your voice and get ready to practice! In this episode you will get to use the shadowing method to practice some phrases you can use to order food and beverages in any café in Norway. You will also learn what a few food and drink items are called in Norwegian, as well as be able to ask follow up questions from the barista, and customize your drink. What is your go-to coffee and food order?S
Popular Tourist Attractions and Places in Oslo (Episode 9)
Get yourself a cup of coffee and think out loud with me about Oslo. Oslo is Norways capitol city, largest city and one of the oldest cities. It is where I currently live, and where many tourists go when visiting Norway. In this episode, I talk about Karl Johans gate, det kongelige slott, Akershus slott og festning, Operahuset, Vigelandsparken og Holmenkollenbakken. Have you visited any of these? S
A Short Trip to Hamburg (Episode 8)
Get comfy and listen as I think out loud about a recent trip to Hamburg in Germany and the highlights of the visit. Among other things, I went to the Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons Orchestra Tour concert. Talk about being a videogame fan. What is the most nerdy thing about you? Support the podcast and get access to weekly blog posts, vocabulary lists, episode transcripts and other resources: h
Goal Setting and New Years Resolutions (Episode 7)
Happy 2026, it is good to be back! This a long overdue episode, as we are already in mid-February. Sit down with your cup of coffee, as I talk about goals and whether or not it is a good idea to have New Years Resolutions. What do you think of New Years Resolutions? And what are your goals for 2026?Support the podcast and get access to weekly blog posts, vocabulary lists and episode transcripts: h
Extreme Weather Amy and Climate Change - with subtitles (Episode 6)
This past week, "Amy" the extreme weather, hit Norway. In this episode I discuss what the consequences have been and talk about climate change as a whole. What's the climate like where you live?Read about extreme weather Amy:https://www.vg.no/nyheter/i/al521M/amy-herjet-i-natt-dette-er-konsekvensenehttps://www.nrk.no/norge/ekstremvaeret-_amy_-har-truffet-sor-norge-1.17597566Support t
A Trip to London in Norwegian - with subtitles (Episode 5)
When I have the time and capacity, I will now create episodes with video and subtitles! Get yourself a cup of coffee, and listen to a story about a recent trip to London. Learn words and expressions related to travel. What is your best travel story?Support the podcast and get access to weekly blog posts, vocabulary lists and episode transcripts: https://patreon.com/tulatenkerhoyt?utm_medium=unknow
Introduce Yourself in Norwegian (Episode 4)
Get ready to practice, as I share common greetings, goodbyes and other phrases you can use to introduce yourself in Norwegian. Use the episode to practice as much as you need, using the shadowing technique, where you listen and repeat back what you hear.Support the podcast and get access to weekly blog posts, vocabulary lists and episode transcripts: https://patreon.com/tulatenkerhoyt?utm_medium=u
5 language learning tips (Episode 3)
Grab your pen and get ready to learn as I think (tenker) out loud (høyt) about how the brain learns and stores information and how this relates to language learning. I also share my top five pieces of advice when it comes to learning Norwegian. Support the podcast and get access to weekly blog posts, vocabulary lists and episode transcripts: https://patreon.com/tulatenkerhoyt?utm_medium=unknown&am
It isn't difficult, it's just new. (Episode 2)
Get comfy as I think (tenker) out loud (høyt) about a quote I recently read, and how it sums up the kind of mindset you should bring to learning something new, whether it is a language, instrument, a new job or other skill.Support the podcast and get access to weekly blog posts, vocabulary lists and episode transcripts: https://patreon.com/tulatenkerhoyt?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link
Welcome to Tula Tenker Høyt! (Episode 1)
Sit down with a cup of coffee as I introduce the Tula Tenker Høyt, a podcast for learning Norwegian, and thinks out loud about what it means to learn a language. That's what we do here, we tenker = think, høyt =out loud. La oss lære norsk!Support the podcast and get access to weekly blog posts, vocabulary lists and episode transcripts: https://patreon.com/tulatenkerhoyt?utm_medium=unknown&
