Backchannel Game – Episode 1

Practice session using English input and Norwegian backchannel responses

This transcript demonstrates the first run of the Backchannel Game, a conversational exercise designed to train real-time Norwegian listening-side interaction. The AI tells a story in short English segments; the learner replies only in Norwegian. After each response, the AI continues the story and gives gentle corrections where needed. This format encourages natural context-based responses rather than memorized phrases.

One day, I hope to get involved in an actual norsk conversation, and when I do, I want to be sure I’m a good listener. Fortunately that’s much easier than being the dominant speaker. But how do you practice foreign conversations without a language partner?