Introduction to Norwegian Course - University of Oslo
FutureLearn
Key Information
Campus location
Languages
English, Norwegian
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
4 weeks
Pace
Part time
Tuition fees
USD 74 / per course *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* you can learn it for free or upgrade the course and have extra benefits for $74
Introduction
Start learning Norwegian today. Learn to speak, write and understand basic Norwegian with this free four-week course.
Explore Norwegian culture and start to learn Norwegian
Are you planning a visit to Norway to study, travel or work? Are you interested in Norwegian culture? This Norwegian language course will give you the basic language skills to make new friends and cope with everyday situations. It will also help you discover more about Norwegian society and culture.
You will learn Norwegian grammar and common phrases from the experts at the University of Oslo. You will explore Norwegian daily life from food to cultural norms. And you will even practice your conversations with a Norwegian chatbot!
When would you like to start?
Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts.
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Who will you learn with?
Erik Juriks I am a lecturer of Norwegian language and literature for international students at The University of Oslo. To me, language and literature are keys to understanding ourselves and the world we live in. | Annely Tomson Teaching Norwegian is fun! As a lecturer of Norwegian for international students at UiO, I really enjoy helping my students discover their passion for both the Norwegian language and culture. | Roger Solberg Roger has taught Norwegian for international students at the University of Oslo since 1987 and is a knowledgeable and experienced teacher with ambitious ideas for the subject and this MOOC! |
Who developed the course?
University of Oslo
Founded in 1811, the University of Oslo (UiO) is the highest-ranked institution of education and research in Norway.
Curriculum
What topics will you cover?
- Norwegian phonetics
- Basic Norwegian grammar
- How to greet and present oneself
- Shopping
- Leisure time
- Expressing needs, feelings and assessments
Program Outcome
What will you achieve
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to:
- Engage in basic conversations about study situations, work, holidays and leisure.
- Describe everyday activities like buying food, going to concerts, meeting friends, going to the gym and using public transport.
- Apply basic rules of Norwegian grammar and pronunciation covered in the course.
Program Tuition Fee
Ideal Students
Who is the course for?
This course is for anyone interested in learning Norwegian. You don’t need any previous experience. However you need to enable the Norwegian characters Æ, Ø and Å on your computer, tablet or mobile phone.