Mjølnir Norwegian

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About this app

Learn Norwegian / Lær deg norsk!

Mjølnir is a language learning app developed specifically for Norwegian, and with English as a starting point.
It combines the quality content of a textbook, the interactivity of a smartphone app and the effectiveness of a memorisation tool.

It is designed with a focus on expatriates living in Norway and aims to cover the hundreds of notions of pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary that take you past the tipping point after which you can continue to learn the language simply by using it every day.

Ratings and reviews

I love this system so far! This isn't a "translate this word for points" style of learning. It's a tool meant to be part of a structured process- think of it like you're paying for a class instead of a game. The "flashcards" + auxiliary tips have taught me more about language in a week than I learned with 4 years in high school. The 5 day free trial and their website will give you a good idea of what to expect!

If you are committed to learning Norwegian this is by far the best way to get started short of taking a class that costs thousands of dollars. The method of spaced repetition used by this app is research backed and proven to help you learn. You could use Anki flash cards, but then you would miss out on Mjølnir's excellent audio samples, explanations, and pacing. Put down the Duolingo and learn for real!

The only frequency dictionary available for Norwegian language learning I could find to maximize useful vocabulary, and it does spaced repetition to boot. Variety of accents in the audio. I purchased a year on my iPad ($80 in 8/2024, for those complaining there's no price) and then needed to transfer to Android so I can give that iPad to a friend. There's no way to do it myself but their customer service went above and beyond to make it happen--got my progress and subscription moved over.

What’s new

New version with improved instructions about archiving cards and new progress save file structure to eliminate the issues some users had. New content coming soon!