Conversation on Creativity Hacker

Tormenting AI For Fun and Profit

jeff@smithicus.com (Jefferson Smith) — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:30:00 +0000

I’ve come up with a fun way to practice written conversations in norsk—by taunting my AI practice partner.

If that sounds like fun, just step behind this curtain and I’ll show you the game.

My First Back-channel Convo

jeff@smithicus.com (Jefferson Smith) — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 18:40:21 +0000

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.

How to Listen in Norsk

jeff@smithicus.com (Jefferson Smith) — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:15:52 +0000

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?