Learning Norwegian With Easy A1 Texts For Beginners.

 Learning Norwegian With Easy A1 Texts For Beginners.

Learning a new language can be an exciting and challenging experience, and for me, that language is Norwegian. As someone who already speaks English, I've decided to learn Norwegian because I want to immigrate to Norway, and I believe learning the language is an essential step to fully integrating into the culture.

However, as many language learners can attest, the beginning stages of learning a new language can be tough. It can be challenging to find beginner-friendly materials that are engaging and easy to understand. That's why I'm excited to share my experience and resources with you.

One of my favorite ways to learn a new language is through reading. Reading can help you acquire new vocabulary and comprehension skills, and it's often more memorable when you connect the words to a context or story.

Unfortunately, finding easy-to-read materials in Norwegian can be a daunting task, especially if you're just starting. That's why I've compiled two A1 level texts that are perfect for beginner learners. Not only will this list help you learn Norwegian, but it's also useful for me since I'm still at the A1 level myself.

If you find this post helpful, please leave a comment and share your thoughts. Your feedback is essential in motivating me to keep creating content like this. I'll also include translations and a vocabulary section to help you better understand the texts. So stay tuned for more posts, and let's continue learning together!

kaninen Pelle:

Pelle er en liten brun kanin med store ører og en hvit hale. Han bor i skogen sammen med mange andre dyr. En dag går han på tur i skogen og ser mange forskjellige dyr. Han ser en rød rev som sover, en liten ekorn som klatrer opp et tre, og en stor elg som spiser gress.

Pelle blir sulten og går til en åker hvor han finner gulrøtter. Han spiser en gulrot og den smaker godt. Etter å ha spist går Pelle tilbake til skogen og leker med vennene sine. Han er glad for å ha så mange gode venner.

Når solen begynner å gå ned, går Pelle hjem til hulen sin og legger seg til å sove. Han drømmer om alle vennene sine og eventyrene han har opplevd i skogen.

Vocabulary section:

1. Liten (small): Den lille jenta spiste en is. (The small girl ate an ice cream.)

2. Brun (brown): Jeg har en brun veske som jeg liker å bruke. (I have a brown bag that I like to use.)

3. Ører (ears): Katten har lange ører som stikker opp. (The cat has long ears that stick up.)

4. Hale (tail): Hunden logrer med halen når den blir glad. (The dog wags its tail when it's happy.)

5. Skog (forest): Det er mange trær i skogen. (There are many trees in the forest.)

6. Tur (walk): Vi gikk på tur langs stranden i går. (We went for a walk along the beach yesterday.)

7. Dyr (animals): Det er mange forskjellige dyr på gården. (There are many different animals on the farm.)

8. Gulrot (carrot): Jeg liker å spise gulrøtter til middag. (I like to eat carrots for dinner.)

Venner (friends): Vi er gode venner og liker å tilbringe tid sammen. (We are good friends and like to spend time together.)

9. Sove (sleep): Jeg trenger å sove godt om natten for å ha energi dagen etter. (I need to sleep well at night to have energy the next day.)

10. Rød (red): Den røde bilen kjører fort. (The red car is driving fast.)

11. Rev (fox): Rev er et vanlig dyr i skogen. (Foxes are common animals in the forest.)

12. Sove (sleep): Jeg sover vanligvis åtte timer om natten. (I usually sleep for eight hours at night.)

13. Ekorn (squirrel): Ekornet hopper fra tre til tre. (The squirrel jumps from tree to tree.)

14. Klatre (climb): Jeg elsker å klatre i trærne om sommeren. (I love to climb trees in the summer.)

15. Tre (tree): Det er mange trær i parken. (There are many trees in the park.)

16. Stor (big): Elefanten er et veldig stort dyr. (The elephant is a very big animal.)

17. Elk (moose): Elgen er et stort dyr som bor i skogen. (The moose is a big animal that lives in the forest.)

18.Gress (grass): Kuene spiser gress på beitet. (The cows eat grass in the pasture.)

19. Åker (field): Bonden dyrker poteter på åkeren sin. (The farmer grows potatoes on his field.)

20. Glad (happy): Jeg blir alltid glad når jeg ser venner og familie. (I always become happy when I see friends and family.)

Translation of the text:

Pelle is a small brown rabbit with big ears and a white tail. He lives in the forest with many other animals. One day, he goes for a walk in the woods and sees many different animals. He sees a sleeping red fox, a little squirrel climbing up a tree, and a big moose eating grass.

Pelle gets hungry and goes to a field where he finds carrots. He eats one carrot and it tastes good. After eating, Pelle goes back to the forest and plays with his friends. He is happy to have so many good friends.

When the sun begins to go down, Pelle goes home to his burrow and goes to sleep. He dreams about all his friends and the adventures he has had in the forest.

Katten Mittens: 

Mittens er en søt katt med myk pels og grønne øyne. Hun bor med en jente som heter Lily. Lily elsker å leke med Mittens og gi henne godbiter.

En dag drar de til parken. Mittens har aldri vært utenfor før, så hun er spent. Men da de går forbi en travel gate, blir Mittens redd og løper bort fra Lily. Hun går seg vill og kan ikke finne veien hjem.

Heldigvis finner hun en dame som gir henne mat og vann. Damen hjelper henne å finne veien hjem. Lily er så glad for å se Mittens igjen og gir henne masse kos og kjærlighet. Nå vil hun være ekstra forsiktig når de går på tur sammen.

Vocabulary section:

1. en kattunge (a kitten): Jeg adopterte en søt kattunge fra dyrebeskyttelsen. (I adopted a cute kitten from the animal shelter.)

2. myk (soft): Denne puten er veldig myk. (This pillow is very soft.)

3. en leilighet (an apartment): Jeg bor i en liten leilighet i sentrum. (I live in a small apartment downtown.)

4. å leke med (to play with): Jeg elsker å leke med hunden min i parken. (I love to play with my dog in the park.)

5. en godbit (a treat): Kan jeg få en godbit til hunden min, takk? (Can I have a treat for my dog, please?)

6. en tur (a walk): Jeg liker å ta en tur i skogen på søndagene. (I like to take a walk in the forest on Sundays.)

7. å være spent (to be excited): Jeg er veldig spent på å se filmen. (I'm very excited to see the movie.)

8. å utforske (to explore): Vi skal utforske byen i dag. (We're going to explore the city today.)

9. å løpe (to run): Jeg liker å løpe om morgenen. (I like to run in the morning.)

10. å gå seg vill (to get lost): Jeg gikk meg vill i byen i går. (I got lost in the city yesterday.)

11. en dame (a lady): Denne damen hjalp meg med å finne veien. (This lady helped me find my way.)

12. mat og vann (food and water): Katten min trenger alltid frisk mat og vann. (My cat always needs fresh food and water.)

13. å lete etter (to look for): Vi må lete etter den savnede hunden. (We need to look for the missing dog.)

14. å hente (to pick up): Jeg skal hente sønnen min fra skolen nå. (I'm going to pick up my son from school now.)

15. å passe på (to take care of): Jeg skal passe på katten min mens jeg er på ferie. (I'm going to take care of my cat while I'm on vacation.)

Translation of the text:

Mittens is a cute cat with soft fur and green eyes. She lives with a girl named Lily. Lily loves to play with Mittens and give her treats.

One day, they go to the park. Mittens has never been outside before, so she is excited. But when they walk past a busy street, Mittens gets scared and runs away from Lily. She gets lost and can't find her way home.

Luckily, she finds a lady who gives her food and water. The lady helps her find her way home. Lily is so happy to see Mittens again and gives her lots of cuddles and love. Now she will be extra careful when they go on walks together.