The A1 course is the beginning of your journey to learn Norwegian. You will be able to use the most common words and everyday phrases, as well as getting a technical understanding of the language. This level is the first building block towards mastering the Norwegian language.
Welcome to a unique learning experience!
Lingu’s Norwegian language courses are designed for adults who want to learn to speak and understand the Norwegian language and who need more flexibility in their training. The courses follow your individual pace for maximum flexibility and results. Studying at an individual pace means that the course will be tailored to your personal needs and goals! Subscribe now and you’ll get access to ALL A1 classes and lessons for beginners!
Learning objectives for A1:
The beginner course is the most important building block for learning the Norwegian language. It offers the basics in the Norwegian language. After completing this level, you will be able to interact with others in Norwegian in a simple manner, for example meet and greet and everyday conversations. You will be able to listen and understand simple questions if your conversation partner speaks slowly and clearly, and you can also answer simple questions about yourself and about the place you live. You can talk about people you know and things that interests you. Our main objective is to make you comfortable speaking Norwegian language.
Main learning objectives:
• Common verbs in present, past and future tenses
• Basic grammar and pronunciation
• Common phrases related to meet and greet situations
• Agree and disagree with statements
• Write simple essays
• Read simple texts from everyday life
Accredited language course provider:
Lingu is accredited by Kompetanse Norge (formerly Vox). You will get a course certificate, which is valid for permanent residence and citizenship applications in Norway. You can be accredited for maximum 12 hours per week* for all learning activities combined.
The classes:
As a member of Lingu’s A1 course, you can study when it suits you. You have access to all A1 classes and you can attend as many as you want! The classroom lessons are held twice per week at our language centres in Oslo and Stavanger, and the online lessons are available from any smartphone, tablet or laptop.
Payment:
This course is a subscription course, which means you will set up a monthly or quarterly payment agreement, and your card will automatically be charged for your access until you unsubscribe. You can easily cancel your subscription any time from your member page. When you have completed level, you can upgrade to the next level with a simple click.
Recorded lessons:
Recorded lessons will be available in the recordings archive so you can easily browse and find the information you need, whether that is pronunciation training, grammar, or any other topic.
Level A1 exercises and level test:
You will get access to various exercises online, which help you practice grammar, reading and writing skills and build a larger vocabulary. After 4 weeks, you will get access to a level test for A1. If you complete the test with sufficient score, you can upgrade to the next level (A2).
Course materials:
For the in-house classes in Oslo or Stavanger course participants need to bring the following books to the classes. You can order the books online, or you can buy them when you arrive at our language centre.
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Online course:
No course materials or books are strictly required in order to attend our courses