iguanamon wrote:Xenops wrote:...So I’m not seeing myself using a lot of TV series for language exposure. In combination with my textbooks and tutor, I will probably study Det Nye Testamentet for my visual/audio feed. I’m actually more familiar with its content than HP. The approximate number of unique words in the Greek New Testament is around 5,000, so the Bokmål translation will give a decent amount of vocab.
I have used the Bible in Haitian Creole, along with the Thru the Bible Chapter Study. Sadly, for Norwegian, there is no transcript that I can find for Norwegian.
I wouldn't start with the New Testament. I think you'll find the Old Testament, especially Genesis and Exodus, to be more approachable for learning and consolidating everyday language... at least I did and do.
I thought of you when I wrote this post. Yes, I'm going to have to treat Norwegian like a small language after all.
Ideally I would start with the Old Testament, as narrative is easier to read than religious treatises (which are what Paul's letters are). However, I could not find a modern translation of the OT with matching audio, just the NT. I'll probably start with Mark, as it is more action-based than the other Gospels, and go from there.
One thing learning languages with few resources available has taught me is to be creative when I can't find what I would normally like to have for resources for learning. Searching in the language will help. Look for tales, audio-books, radio plays, youtube videos, podcasts and resources aimed at newcomers to Norway (there has been significant immigration). Peppa Pig is available in Norwegian. If you can get past the snorting, it should help with getting started. Granted, of course it's not as exciting as adult material, but, it can be made to be comprehensible by searching English transcripts or watching the corresponding English version. Try pm'ing BrunUgle. She's had experience helping foreigners learn Norwegian. When you hit a brick wall, try going around it.
I tried an episode or two of Peppa Gris...The art style, and the snorting, was a bit much. Though Mista suggested NRK below, and I found a kid's show I could watch. I've also thought of shadowing dialogue from Home for Christmas on Netflix, it has lots of adult slang I would probably hear.
Mista wrote:For TV, why not check out the free option? At https://tv.nrk.no/, I think all their self produced material is available worldwide
Wow, this looks very promising, thank you! And the kids' show I started has SUBTITLES!!
DaveAgain wrote:Norwegian series currently available on UK TV are: These are offered via UK Channel 4/Walter presents. The Walter Presents bit also partners with broadcasters in other countries.
https://variety.com/t/walter-presents/
https://squareeyedworld.wordpress.com/c ... sents-usa/
I've noticed MHz Choice beings cited as a source of European TV by Lingua.
Thank you, I will look into this.