A1 Norwegian course - Beginner level
CEFR Level: A1 Beginner level
Course venue: Online & home
Course fee: From NOK 1,890 per month
Fast-track beginner Norwegian course
Lingu’s fast-track 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 course will get you started on the journey to master the Norwegian language.
Our main focus is to build practical conversation skills from the first lesson, so you can use the language independently and efficiently.
What you can expect from Lingu
- Small classes
- Choose between morning and evening classes online
- Approved by Norwegian immigration authorities
- Inspiring and professional course instructors
- Flexibility and adaptability
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!
What's included?
The training is a combination of
- Dedicated teacher-led twice-weekly regular classes with a small group
- Live, online classes with a teacher every day
- Self-study lessons online (videos, exercises, etc.)
- Feedback from instructors and other students on your submitted speaking and writing assignments.
You can start online self-study lessons immediately when you sign up. These include instructional videos, texts you can read and listen to, quizzes, speaking and writing exercises, and much, much more.
The course is designed for expats and immigrants who understand English, have higher education, or are generally quick to acquire new language skills (track 3).
What will you learn?
The beginner course is the most important building block for learning the Norwegian language. It will give you the basics of 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 will be able to talk about people you know and things that interest you.
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
The expected duration is 2 months.
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.
*limits may vary dependable on the type of the course
The classes
The Fast-Track Online lessons, with a dedicated teacher and group, are held twice per week, and the Simply Online lessons are available every day. You can join the online classes from any smartphone, tablet, or laptop.
See the schedule for more information about time and topic.
Course materials
Online course: No course materials or books are strictly required in order to attend our courses.
Fast-Track Online: For theFast-Track Online classes you will need to use the following books. You can order the books online, or you can buy them when you arrive at our language centre.
- Norsk på 1-2-3 Fast-track Norwegian Level A1-A2 (2017) - order online here
- Exploring Norwegian Grammar (recommended but not mandatory) - order online here
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 6 weeks, you will get access to a level test for A1. If you complete the test with a sufficient score, you can upgrade to the next level (A2).
There's no binding. You can unsubscribe at any time!
Payment
This course is a membership course, which means you will set up a recurring, monthly payment plan, and your card will automatically be charged for your access until you cancel the membership. You can cancel your membership any time from your member page.
If you rather want to pay with invoice, please contact us.
Frequently asked questions
The Fast-track Online course is a more structured and more intensive version of our regular Simply Online course.
The Fast-track Online course includes full access to our regular, Simply Online course and in addition, offers you twice-weekly scheduled live classes with a teacher in a small group. During these classes, you follow a textbook-based programme, and you get a real classroom feel, just as if you were attending lessons at Lingu school in person.
You will see all the classroom members online with you, you will work together and communicate just like at school, will receive personal feedback from a teacher.
This course is great for you if you like the flexibility of learning, but you also work better with personal feedback direct navigation, and regularly scheduled group tasks and conversations.
By joining a Fast-Track course you will receive full access to our regular Simply Online plan, and additionally, you will get:
Our Fast-Track course includes:
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Access to regular twice-weekly Fast-track Online classes (choice between morning or evening) with the same teacher and the same small groups of students, working following a book and providing a classroom feel and regular personal feedback (these classes are only a part of our Fast-Track Online course and not the Simply Online course) -
Access to flexibly scheduled online live interactive classes, which you can join whenever it suits you (which are a part of the Simply Online course) -
Access to self-study material available around the clock (which is a part of the Simply Online course).
Our Fast-Track course is:
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A hybrid course with a structured approach, allowing you to study regularly during Fast -Track Online classes and learning the rest flexibly, whenever it suits you best with the Simply Online flexible classes and available 24/7 self-study materials. -
A course with regular lesson times (twice-weekly) and a course programme with one dedicated teacher and personal feedback, and additional flexible live classes to join whenever you wish. -
Small groups with the same students (groups of maximum 16) -
Staying on track by following a course book and receiving individual feedback on your progress from your teacher.
During A1 and A2 levels you will be learning from:
- Norsk på 123,( 2017 edition)
- You are welcome to choose an electronic version of the book here: Norsk på 123 e-book
During B1 level you will be learning from:
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Stein på stein, textbook and exercise book (2014 edition) - You are welcome to choose an electronic version of the books here:
- Stein på Stein e-textbook
- Stein på Stein e-workbook
- Stein på Stein e-textbook
During B2 level you will not need any books, as all the material is available online.
During C1 level you will be learning from Håndbok i gramatikk og språkbruk norsk for innvandrere
*For all our Norwegian courses we also recommend Exploring Norwegian Grammar as a useful reference grammar in English.
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