Learn Norwegian in Norway

Information About the Norwegian Language

Norwegian is spoken by around 5 million people in Norway and historically is one of the North Germanic languages along with Danish, Icelandic and Swedish. There are so many great reasons why you might want to learn Norwegian, possibly you are interested in the culture, you have family/friends who are native speakers, you are keen to go and work in Norway or you like the idea of going to study abroad in Norway. There are short and long term courses available in Norway perfect if you planning a short break or possibly a longer gap year in Norway.

Popular Places to Learn

Norway
Online
Classes can also be booked in other worldwide locations

Best Places to Book a Language Course in Norway

There are language schools located throughout Norway, the larger towns and cities are generally the best places to study:

Oslo
Bergen, Hordaland
Trondheim
Stavanger, Rogaland
Drammen, Buskerud
Fredrikstad, Østfold
Kristiansand, Vest-Agder
Sandnes, Rogaland
Tromsø
Sarpsborg

Online Norwegian Courses

One of the cheapest and most flexible ways to learn Norwegian is to buy an online course.

Top 10 Tips for Beginners Learning Norwegian

Use every free moment to study
Be patient and don't give up - you won't become flent overnight
Practise practise practise
Make friends with a native speaker
Book a language course
Visit the country to interact with locals
Listen to music or watch television/films with subtitles
Download podcasts
Watch videos and tutorials on YouTube
Try to learn a new word or phrase every day

How to Learn Norwegian for Free

There are lots of websites which offer free Norwegian lessons and language tips, we highly recommend checking Youtube. Although these are not as structured or as indepth as a paid online or classroom course you will get to improve steadily. You could also do a language exchange - find someone who speaks Norwegian and who might be interested in learning English or a different language.