16 Apr, 2019
Norsk 101 Language practice with Christie Ericson As a librarian (Som bibliotekar), I like to visit (liker jeg å besøke) other libraries (andre bibliotek) when I travel (når jeg reiser). So of course (Så...
3 Apr, 2019
Words about words M. Michael Brady Asker, Norway Litmus is the name of a blue coloring matter obtained from certain species of fungus, particularly Roccella tinctoria, which was first described in 1805. In acid...
19 Mar, 2019
Words about words M. Michael Brady Asker, Norway Words come and go in Norwegian, as they do in other languages. Often words fall into disuse in everyday language yet persist in some sectors. One...
6 Mar, 2019
Words about words M. Michael Brady Asker, Norway The verb to snub means to rebuke or reprove in a cutting or sharp way; the noun snub derived from the verb means the act of...
21 Feb, 2019
Words about words M. Michael Brady Asker, Norway The word freckle is a descriptive term for a small, brownish spot on the skin caused by a deposition of pigment. It’s among the oldest recorded...
6 Feb, 2019
Words about words M. Michael Brady Asker, Norway The word mistake is a verb and a noun, both of which descend from the Old Norse verb mistaka, meaning “to take by mistake.” It may...
25 Jan, 2019
Getting around Norway (Reisemåter i Norge) Language practice with Christie Ericson Norway is one of the most beautiful countries (Norge er blant de vakreste landene) in the world (i verden) and of course (og...
11 Jan, 2019
The top 10 Norwegian words added in 2018 M. Michael Brady Asker, Norway Each year, Språkrådet (The Language Council of Norway) and Professor Gisle Andersen of the Department of Professional and Intercultural Communications of...
27 Dec, 2018
Words about words M. Michael Brady Asker, Norway The word tidings, a plural noun sometimes used with a singular verb, describes the conveyance of news or information. It’s derived from the Old Norse tíðendi,...
13 Dec, 2018
Language practice with Christie Ericson My favorite part of the holidays is Saint Lucia Day, which is celebrated on Dec. 13 (Feiringen av Luciadagen den 13. desember er førjulstradisjonen jeg liker aller best). I...
Celebrating Norwegian landscapes
19 Apr, 2019
Wind power getting boost in Norway
18 Apr, 2019
Venice, Florence, Sistine Chapel—check!
18 Apr, 2019
Crying Hands immerses theatergoers
18 Apr, 2019
Add it to your oil. Add it to your gas.
18 Apr, 2019
Celebrating Norwegian landscapes
19 Apr, 2019
25 Mar, 2019
Burning churches and corny chaos
1 Apr, 2019
“Here they can still tell stories”
1 Apr, 2019
2 Apr, 2019
