If you’re learning Norwegian, you’ll know the value of little and often. A bit of vocab here, a useful phrase there – it all adds up. And lately, I’ve found Instagram to be a surprisingly handy way of keeping the language gently ticking over in the background.
Last week I shared a few of my favourite Instagram accounts for Greek learners, and since then, I’ve had a few people ask what I follow for other languages. So this time, I’m turning the spotlight on Norwegian.
As with Greek (perhaps a little less so, admittedly), there’s a growing community of educators and learners sharing genuinely useful Norwegian content on Instagram. And best of all, it’s bite-sized, varied, and free. Here are some of the accounts I keep coming back to.
norwegian.with.tor
A good-natured feed full of easy-to-digest nuggets. Tor’s posts are clean and well-presented, with plenty of English support, so they’re ideal for learners getting started with Norwegian. He blends vocabulary and phrase explanations with encouragement and gentle study tips — a warm, reassuring presence in your feed. He also runs online classes if you want to take it further!
norsklaerer_karense
Karense has long been a staple in the Norwegian learning world, and for good reason. Her posts are accessible, encouraging, and full of everyday language tips. She covers everything from pronunciation to sentence structure, often through short video clips. Like Tor, she has a well-presented online teaching presence, too, if you want to move from bite-sized chunks to organised lessons.
norsk.med.aria
Aria’s posts are thoughtful and clear, with a strong focus on inclusive, supportive learning. She makes great use of carousels and short-form video to explore vocabulary themes and everyday grammar points. Her content often includes cultural insights too, which adds welcome depth beyond just words and rules.
norwegian.with.ilys
Ilys creates content that goes that little bit further than just language – you’ll find book recommendations as well a fun, interactive and regular random question slots. As a second language learner herself – she moved to Norway from France – her explanations are sharp and well-structured, with a good dose of humour and learner empathy.
learnnorwegian_ec
This feed hasn’t been updated in a while, which is a shame – it’s packed with example sentences, key vocabulary, and everyday phrases, as well as some great cultural references.
norskproven.tips
Geared towards learners preparing for the Norskprøven exam, this account is full of practical language you’ll actually use. There’s a particular focus on writing and structured expression, so it’s a nice complement to more conversational feeds. Ideal if you’re looking to polish your formal register a bit.
Got any favourites I’ve missed? I’m always keen to discover more, so feel free to share your own go-tos in the comments or drop me a message.