We’re slaves to the algorithm…. or are we? The great thing about TikTok is that you can engineer that algorithm with a bit of persistence. A search here, a like there, a comment somewhere else, and you subtly shift your TikTok-verse.
Of late, I’ve been nudging my own towards serving up content that makes my aimless swiping a bit less aimless and a bit more, well, educational. And there’s a lot going on in #TikTokNorge! Mini lessons, everyday life, sketches and gags… Norwegian is well-covered on the platform – if you can uncover it first to coax onto your For You tab.
Here are some of the accounts helping me maintain and improve my own Norwegian lately – I hope you find a couple of gems in here too.
Norsk med Aria
Aria is a Norwegian teacher with a wealth of micro-lesson content on his feed, which he updates regularly. His videos are slick and well-edited, with a good balance between formal grammar tips and colloquial usage. He uses English as a presentation language, so it’s all accessible, too – a great place to start as a newcomer, as well as great revision and tips for more intermediate learners.
@norsk.med.aria Ordering a coffee in Norwegian #norwegian #norsk
♬ original sound – Norsk med Aria – Norsk med Aria
Hilde Elise
Hilde Elise is an online Norwegian teacher who posts very regular monologues about life in Norway. She covers a huge range of topics from work and family to politics and current affairs, all at a level around A2-B1. This is delivered in clear, measured Bokmål too, so her videos are perfect for taking your language skills beyond simple sentences.
If you like her, also check out another teacher from her online school, Norsklærer Karense!
@hildeelise Jeg elsker sola! #lærer #adjektiv #norskopplæring #morgen #norway
♬ original sound – Hilde Elise
OlanNorwegian
Olan, like Aria, uses English as his presentation language, giving his videos a more formal ‘classroom’ feel. But his content is top-notch, covering both grammar and word use. I’ve expanded my vocabulary with quite a few bits and pieces since following him.
@olanorwegian Hvordan si “anyone”, “anywhere”, “anytime” osv? Jo: Du bruker frasen “som helst”! Men: En litt mer avansert frase er “however”. Vi kan nemlig IKKE si “Hvordan som helst”. Hmm. Har du svaret? Skriv i kommentarene! grammatikk norwegiancourse norskkurs norsk norwegian lærenorsk lærnorsk norskgrammatikk småprat smalltalk howtolearnnorwegian learnnorwegian norwegisch norskspråk norwegianlanguage norwegianculture norweski norway norge lifeinnorway explorenorway newtonorway noruega noruego oslo vocabulary vokabular
♬ original sound – Ola Norwegian – Ola Norwegian
Learn Norwegian with Preben
Preben is a worldly guy whose videos more often than not come from far-flung places well beyond Norway. But he has a focus on everyday Norwegian that is quite refreshing – casual, not overly analytical, and more like a mate telling you how to sound natural. For colloquial, idiomatic norsk, he’s your man!
@norwegiancommunity “Jada” and “neida” — two classic Norwegian replies 😄 They don’t just mean yes or no. Want to sound more Norwegian in everyday chats? DM me and I’ll show you how.
♬ original sound – Learn Norwegian with Preben – Learn Norwegian with Preben
ilyantisocial.teaches
Like Preben, Ilya is a fan of the casual, colloquial approach to language. He’ll pick out everyday quirks and trip-ups that you won’t find in textbooks. His methods are a bit more organised, and you’ll get more chalk-and-talk in his videos, which may provide the yin to Preben’s yang!
@ilyantisocial.teaches How to say hungry in Norwegian? How to say full in Norwegian? #norway #norwegian #languagelearning #language educational, speaking Norwegian, teacher things
♬ original sound – ilyantisocial.teaches
norwegian.with.tor
Tor was one of the first Norwegian content creators I discovered way back in the day on Instagram. Well, probably just a couple of years ago – an age in Internet terms. His content is perfect for the Insta reel format – fun, snappy sketches and gags with a learning slant. And he’s now popped up on TikTok, feeding your #NorwayTok algorithm with more micro-content.
@norwegian.with.tor Table manners 🇳🇴 🍴 Remember “takk for maten”! LearnNorwegian SpeakNorwegian PhrasesInNorwegian NorwegianVocabulary
♬ original sound – Norwegian with Tor – Norwegian with Tor
So there you have it – six norsk content creators to transform your own algorithms with. Have I missed any of your own favourites? Let me know in the comments!