The history of language learning can be divided into two eras - before YouTube and after YouTube. Easy access to free content on the internet is a game changer, and YouTube is an important part of this revolution. Watching videos allows you to immerse yourself in the language, practice listening comprehension, and acquire new words and structures in a fun way. In this article, we will take a look at five YouTube channels with educational videos for Norwegian language learners that offer interesting content, grammar and vocabulary lessons in easy Norwegian, and tips on how to learn this language.

Norsklærer Karense 

Karense is probably the most famous Norwegian language teacher on the internet. Sooner or later, almost every Norwegian language learner steps on her online empire. On Karense's YouTube channel you will find more than 1000 videos. In most of them she talks about grammar or vocabulary in easy Norwegian. There are also some videos about Norwegian culture and other topics, so if you get bored with grammar explanations, you can entertain yourself with more interesting content. She speaks slowly and uses simple language, so most of her videos should be understandable even for beginners who only know the basics of Norwegian. On Karense's channel you can learn the rules of the Norwegian language and at the same time acquire the Norwegian language through natural exposure. This is an amazing combination!

Ola Norwegian

Ola Norwegian is very much like Norsklærer Karense, but with Ola instead of Karense. The concept of this channel is similar - to teach the rules of the Norwegian language by explaining them in easy Norwegian. Ola Norwegian seems to focus more on advanced elements of the language, so his videos may be more appealing to those learners who have already reached a communicative level and want to improve. If you want to polish your Norwegian, Ola Norwegian can help you with that!

To Understand Norwegian

To Understand Norwegian is based on the premise that by immersing yourself in Norwegian content slightly above your current level, you will naturally pick up vocabulary and grammar. The channel offers videos in easy Norwegian with visual aids to help you understand the message even if you do not know the words. Marlen, the channel's author, uses a lot of gestures and pictures to help you get the meaning of what she is saying. She speaks very slowly and uses simple language. Instead of teaching the rules of the language in simple Norwegian, as Norsklærer Karense and Ola Norwegian do, she talks about various topics other than the language itself. Her channel offers excellent, easy-to-understand content. If you know at least some of the basics of Norwegian, but are still struggling with real conversations and understanding authentic content, To Understand Norwegian can help you make further progress!

Learn Norwegian Now!

Learn Norwegian Now! is a YouTube channel created by Marius Stangeland, the author of the popular podcast Lær norsk nå. It is a good source of easy-to-understand content for Norwegian language learners at different levels. If you are a beginner, you can use the mini-stories in easy Norwegian. If you are a pre-intermediate or intermediate learner looking for more substantial and interesting content, you will find a lot of good material on this channel. There are many educational videos about Norway, its culture, history, geography and society. It is a very valuable source of knowledge for immigrants exploring this country. The author uses simple language and speaks slowly and clearly. The videos hit the sweet spot, combining interesting and authentic content with easy language. This channel is a must for anyone learning Norwegian. So keep calm, and Learn Norwegian Now!

Norwegian with Ilys

Norwegian with Ilys is very different from the other channels presented in this article because it is made by a Norwegian language learner, not a native speaker. Ilys moved to Norway in 2020 and has mastered Norwegian at a high level in a relatively short time. On her channel you will find vlogs in simple Norwegian, analysis of movie scenes and a story about her adventure with learning Norwegian on her own. In my opinion, this story is the crown jewel of the channel. Ilys has really cracked the code of language learning and shared her wisdom in a concise video. If you want to learn Norwegian on your own, you can learn a lot from Ilys!