what are some good apps for learning norwegian? (sh.itjust.works)

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i'm learning norwegian as norway is a country my dad really likes, we have roots there and embrace it. dad speaks a bit and i'm a casual learner who started learning basic words as a child along with icelandic. I'm studying with the book "Norsk: Nordmenn og Norge 1" and I also want an app to help.

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[-] Witchfire@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I'm currently in the middle of learning a new language as an adult. I'm using Duolingo for the formal grammar lessons, but most of my learning is honestly coming from music, audiobooks, and reading comics. Recently made a few friends who speak it so that helps too.

[-] pugnaciousfarter@literature.cafe 2 points 1 month ago

I thought Duolingo was terrible for grammar.

[-] onoki@reddthat.com 4 points 1 month ago

The best learning material is the one you have motivation to follow through. Doesn't matter if there exists better ones, if those will be left unused.

[-] pugnaciousfarter@literature.cafe 1 points 1 month ago

I agree, I use Duolingo because it's good at making me comeback to learn. But I use it for vocabulary as I feel it is best for that. It was never very good at teaching grammar.

But I don't know why it is not good at teaching grammar. I don't think it's that difficult to replicate textbook exercises in a fun way. All I can think why they don't have good grammar exercises is that it's some dark pattern I don't recognise.

[-] Witchfire@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

I'd imagine it depends on the language. I will say their podcasts are fantastic (and there's no AI in those)

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