Norwegian · B2 · Unit 24
Something I care about
Noe jeg brenner for
By the end you can
- Speak fluently about something you care about
- Write a personal essay
- Understand a long personal essay
Words and phrases
| Norwegian | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| jeg bryr meg om | I care about | Jeg bryr meg om hvordan vi behandler eldre. |
| brenner for | is passionate about (literally: burns for) | Hun brenner for dyrevern. |
| engasjerer meg | matters to me, gets me involved | Klimasaken engasjerer meg. |
| gjøre en forskjell | make a difference | Alle kan gjøre en forskjell. |
| det startet med at | it started when | Det startet med at jeg så en dokumentar. |
| frivillig | a volunteer; voluntary | Jeg jobber frivillig i Røde Kors. |
| for meg personlig | for me personally | For meg personlig handler det om rettferdighet. |
| det har lært meg | it has taught me | Det har lært meg mye om meg selv. |
| en stemme | a voice | Jeg vil være en stemme for dem som ikke blir hørt. |
Then talk it through
Being interviewed on local radio about something you care about. In the app you have this conversation out loud or typed, with the unit's goals to tick off and corrections at the end.