We offer norwegian intensive course at level A0 - A1. This is the first of two beginner-level norwegian language courses at Alfaskolen and is perfect for new beginners. In a short time, you will develop basic norwegian language skills and get an introduction to norwegian culture and life in Norway.
Course level:
The course is at level A1 based on language levels as described in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). You will benefit from thoroughly updated and revised teaching material, with a focus on pronunciation and applying norwegian both at work and in everyday situations. You need to set aside enough time to work with both homework and new norwegian vocabulary on a daily basis in addition to attending your norwegian language classes.
Your norwegian lessons will be purely in norwegian, so knowledge of the english language is not required. This also means that you will focus on speaking and understanding norwegian from day one and learn norwegian fast and efficiently! You need to set aside enough time to work with both homework and new norwegian vocabulary on a daily basis in addition to attending your norwegian language classes. With this course you complete part A1 of the beginner level.
After completing the course, you will be able to:
• Greet people in norwegian
• Ask basic questions using simple sentences in the norwegian present and past tense
• Have basic norwegian conversations about everyday activities (such as buying groceries and ordering in a café)
• Describe simple activities in the norwegian past and present tense
• Give and understand directions in norwegian
• Tell the time in norwegian
• Count in norwegian and use norwegian numbers
• Talk about your and others' activities in norwegian
• Have simple discussions in norwegian using basic reasoning (therefore, because)
• Order tickets in norwegian
Target group:
Expats in Norway, skilled workers, international expatriates, international students of Nordic studies, anyone interested in Scandinavian languages or who wants to live and work in Norway or study in Oslo.
Level:
• Beginner level A0 - A1
Course materials:
This norwegian course for beginners focuses on Chapters 1 to 8 of the book "På Vei" (2018 edition). The use of books and other teaching materials on the course is obligatory. Books are not included in the cost of the course and you can buy the required books at our school or in most bookshops. Your instructor will also provide additional material that is not included in your textbook and associated workbook. You will receive homework based on the textbook and workbook used on your course.
Course certificate:
At the end of the course, if you completed 80% or more of the course's content and paid the course fee, you will receive an official digital course certificate.