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- Lucas: Hei, Luna. Welcome back to Learn Norwegian with Fexingo. Episode 193. Luna: Hei, Lucas! I'm excited. Last time we were at the library, and I actually borrowed a book about Norwegian music. Lucas: Oh, that's perfect because today we're going to a concert. Luna: A concert? Yes! I love live music. But I need to know how to buy tickets and ask about the show in Norwegian. Lucas: Exactly. Let's start with the most useful phrase: 'Jeg vil gjerne ha' — I would like. Luna: Jeg vil gjerne ha… That sounds polite. Let me try: Jeg vil gjerne ha… Lucas: Good. Now say 'Jeg vil gjerne ha to billetter.' I would like two tickets. Luna: Jeg vil gjerne ha to billetter. Jeg vil gjerne ha to billetter. Lucas: Perfect. Now you need to ask the price: 'Hvor mye koster billettene?' — How much do the tickets cost? Luna: Hvor mye koster billettene? That's a mouthful. Let me say it slowly: Hvor mye koster billettene? Lucas: Great. So you go to the ticket counter: 'Jeg vil gjerne ha to billetter. Hvor mye koster billettene?' Luna: Jeg vil gjerne ha to billetter. Hvor mye koster billettene? That feels natural. Lucas: Yeah. Then the seller tells you the price. Now you want to know the time: 'Når begynner konserten?' — When does the concert start? Luna: Når begynner konserten? Når begynner konserten? That's good. Lucas: And if you're lost: 'Hvor er konsertsalen?' — Where is the concert hall? Luna: Hvor er konsertsalen? Hvor er konsertsalen? Okay, I think I can handle this. Lucas: You know, if Fexingo has been helping you learn Norwegian for real-life situations like this, listeners like you are why we keep making these episodes. A couple of dollars a month at buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo makes a genuine difference. It keeps the show ad-free and focused on teaching. Luna: Yeah, I totally agree. Every little bit helps us keep doing what we love. So if you can, check it out. Lucas: Alright, let's practice a full conversation. Imagine you're at the counter. Luna: Hei! Jeg vil gjerne ha to billetter. Hvor mye koster billettene? Lucas: The seller says 'De koster 500 kroner.' They cost 500 kroner. Luna: Okay. Then I ask: Når begynner konserten? Lucas: The seller: 'Klokka åtte.' At eight o'clock. Luna: And if I need directions: Hvor er konsertsalen? Lucas: Perfect. The seller points: 'Til høyre.' To the right. You've got all the phrases you need. Luna: Takk, Lucas! Now I can enjoy a concert in Norway. Lucas: Please do. Practice these phrases, and remember: Jeg vil gjerne ha, Hvor mye koster billettene, Når begynner konserten, Hvor er konsertsalen. Luna: Jeg vil gjerne ha, Hvor mye koster billettene, Når begynner konserten, Hvor er konsertsalen. Got it! Lucas: That's it for today. Thank you for learning with Fexingo. See you next time. Luna: Ha det, alle sammen!