Simply Online Norwegian A1

Frequently asked questions

• Is the Simply Online course approved for Norway's permanent residency purposes?

  
  Yes, Lingu is an officially certified provider of Norwegian language courses for adult immigrants, and our Simply Online course is approved for Norway's permanent residency purposes. 
  
  
  
  Once you have completed the course, you will receive a course certificate with the total number of hours you have attended. 
  
  You can submit these certificates with your documentation for your permanent residence permit application.
  

• How will learn I to speak Norwegian if the Simply Online course is only online?

  The Simply Online course helps you learn to speak through various methods: conversation practice, listening exercises, self-study, and reading. With over 10 years of experience in online education, we are confident in our teaching methods.

  By choosing our Simply Online course, you'll gain access to:
  
  - A  calendar of flexible Simply Online classes that you can use for live speaking and listening practice  on a drop-in basis.
  
  - A newly developed e-learning platform that utilizes the latest learning technologies, enabling you to achieve your goals even faster.

  These combined learning methods will soon give you the ability to express yourself confidently in your new language!

   

   

• Which books and/or learning materials do you use for the Simply Online course?

  
  

  There is no need to purchase any additional learning materials when you join our Simply Online course.
  
  All course materials are digital and included in the course.
  
  
  
  Once you join your course, you will get access to our fantastic new e-learning platform. Using the latest learning technologies, the platform offers various educational tasks and games to help you progress quickly and learn effectively.

  
  

• How long does each level take?

  
  

  Your individual progress will depend on many factors, such as how much time you have to study.  There is an average standard duration for each course based on our professional experience. However, if you need more or less time, you can change levels when you are ready.

  
  
  Typical course durations:
  
  A1 level: 2 months
  
  A2 level: 2 months
  
  B1 level: 4 months
  
  B2 level: 4 months

  C1 level: 4 months

  If you are ready to move up to a new level sooner, or wish to have extra time on a level, you may do so.
  
  You decide when you are ready for the next level!

  
  

• How many hours per week can I accumulate towards my certificate during the Simply Online course?

  You may study as much as you'd like during your Simply Online course. 
  
  However, please note that according to regulations set by Kompetanse Norge, we can only credit a maximum of 12 hours per week (on average) towards your certification.
  
  Additionally, at least 2 out of those 12 hours must be from attending live instructor-led classes.

• How is the Simply Online course different than Fast-Track Online and Single Player courses?

  
  Simply Online course is a more flexible and a little less intensive version of our course Fast-Track Online course which still offers access to live language classes with a teacher.
  
  
  
  The Simply Online course offers: 
  

  
  
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    full access to our regular Simply Online live classes in Adobe Connect with a flexible schedule which you can join on a drop-in basis
    
  
  
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    full access to our Sameneh's Journey online self-study materials based on latest e-learning technologies
    
  
  
  • great flexibility to learn whenever you want and how fast you want without the need to commit to regular class times.
  
  
  • approved course certificate which can be used for permanent residence purposes (with the amount of completed learning time stated).
  
  
  • access to our weekly online and in-person Språkkaffees to practice conversation skills with other Lingu students
  
  

  
  

  
  

   

  
  The Simply Online course does not offer: 
  

  
  
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    scheduled  twice weekly Fast-Track live classes on Zoom, with a teacher and a well-organized group (only included in ourFast-Track Online course)
    
  
  

  
  This course is perfect for you if you prefer the flexibility of learning and do not need regular, direct navigation to achieve your goals. It will suit you well if you are strongly self-motivated and work well with achieving your goals based on your own time plan, but you still would like to attend live classes with a teacher. 

  
  

  This course is perfect for you if you are self-motivated, well-organized, and prefer to schedule classes when it fits your schedule, but you also want to attend live, interactive classes with a teacher.

  
  

  
  

  
  

• Is learning online with Simply Online course effective?

  Yes, learning online with our Simply Online course is very effective. Results can be different for each person, but we have many success stories!

  Some students might be unsure about online learning at first, but they like it after a getting used to it. Our Fast-Track Online classes feel like being in a physical classroom. Students feel like they are together in a regular classroom.

  At Lingu, we have many years of experience with online learning. Our great teachers are specially trained to teach online. We also have a modern e-learning platform that uses the latest technology. This makes learning more fun and effective.

  The course is really flexible, but does requires consistent work, but it is also really fun. We have received positive feedback from our students telling that they think our Simply Online course is simply great!