About My Vision

To Understand Norwegian is your ultimate destination for mastering the Norwegian language through the power of comprehensible input! Our mission is to make learning Norwegian free, accessible, engaging, and effective for everyone, whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills. On our YouTube channel, we hope to offer a variety of videos that immerse you in the language, helping you understand and speak Norwegian naturally. Here on our website, you'll find additional resources and detailed information about our teaching philosophy, the principle of comprehensible input, and how it can revolutionize your language learning journey. Join us today and start your path to fluency with our carefully curated content designed to make Norwegian both fun and comprehensible!

Meet the Team 

Welcome to our Website! I'm Marlen, the creator and main force behind all the content you see here. My passion for teaching and the Norwegian language drives me to create engaging and comprehensible videos to help you learn effectively. I handle everything from planning and scripting to filming and editing. I strive to provide you with the best language learning experience possible. Thank you for joining me on this journey!

Marlen Sevland Johansen

Hello, my name is Marlen! I am a dedicated teacher with a master's degree in teaching, and I teach Norwegian. I am passionate about language learning and I run a variety of accounts where I try to create free and engaging videos to teach Norwegian through comprehensible input, and to give people a understanding of how comprehensible input works as the most effective way of learning a language. Having successfully learned both English, Spanish (and Norwegian, of course) using this method, I am committed to helping others achieve fluency in Norwegian. 

Looking ahead, I am hopeful for the opportunity to expand my team and collaborate with others who share my commitment to making language learning accessible and engaging. Together, I believe we can reach even more students and make a lasting impact in the field of language education.

In addition to free online content, I offer personalized Norwegian language instruction through Superprof.no. These are paid, one-on-one online classes where I assist learners in achieving their specific language goals. I help people with reading, writing, grammar, homework and fluency, providing tailored support to help students master the Norwegian language. I am also a full time teacher at a school in Stavanger.