11 March 2025
Tips for the Listening Test
Easy tips for mastering the listening test on the Norwegian exam.
Why is listening important?
Listening comprehension tests your ability to catch information quickly and correctly. In the Norwegian test, this is a critical skill that can make or break your results.
Training your listening skills strengthens both language understanding and pronunciation.
How to improve your listening skills?
- Listen to Norwegian daily: Podcasts, news, or YouTube videos.
- Vary the speed: Start slow, gradually increase speed.
- Watch without subtitles: Practice understanding without reading.
- Retell the content: After listening, try to retell it in your own words.
Good resources
- NRK Radio
- Podcasts like "Språkteigen"
- TV shows on NRK streaming
Common mistakes
- Focusing on every word: Listen for the main idea, not every single word.
- Getting stressed: Practice staying calm even if you don't understand everything.
Summary
By practicing a little every day and applying smart strategies, your listening comprehension will greatly improve before the test!
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