Norwegian for Adult Learners

We offer Norwegian courses at beginner, intermediate and upper intermediate levels. Each course includes 8 weekly lessons. We run two courses each semester—spring and fall.

Our levels span one year and are divided into four parts: 1a, 1b, 2a, and 2b. All students start at 1a and move forward step by step.

Price

Price for one course (8 lessons): $370 (taxes waived)

All fees are included. The amount you see next to the class when signing up, is the amount you will pay.

Levels

Beginner (1a+b, 2a+b)

For students with little or no prior knowledge of Norwegian
Focus on pronunciation, grammar, and basic everyday communication
Students learn to introduce themselves, ask/answer simple questions, and understand basic texts
Includes cultural context

Intermediate (1a+b, 2a+b)

For those who have completed Beginner level or have equivalent experience
Expands vocabulary and skills for routine interactions
Students can understand common expressions, and join short conversations

Upper Intermediate (1a+b, 2a+b)

Suitable for learners with about two years of study or equivalent background
Focus on conversation practice, grammar review, and diverse topics
Enables students to manage social/professional interactions, grasp main ideas in clear speech, and write connected texts

Advanced

For learners with strong foundational knowledge or around three years of previous study
Develops fluency, complex grammar, and listening through discussions and varied content
Students become able to speak fluently, understand detailed speech, and write structured arguments

Conversational

Designed for fluent speakers
Focus on refining fluency and accuracy via discussions on news, TV, and podcasts
Students learn to debate, express nuanced opinions, and comprehend complex texts. Course material: News articles, TV-shows, podcasts

Our teachers

Anne-Mette Thunem
Native Norwegian Anne-Mette Thunem holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Oslo. She has a background in publishing and marketing communications and brings strong teaching experience and cultural awareness to her teaching. She enjoys good books, great food, and time with family.

Evan Anderson-Flint
Evan Anderson-Flint is an undergraduate student at UC Berkeley. He grew up speaking English but learned his mother tongue from the ground up when studying at Folkhogskole and university in Norway. He continues to explore the language through music and media. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, playing music, and skiing.

Classes August 2025

Beginner 1A (virtual), Evan, Tuesday 6pm-7pm PST, start: August 19

Beginner 2A (virtual), Evan, Wednesday 6pm-7pm PST, start: August 20

Upper Intermediate 1A (virtual), Anne-Mette, Tuesday 6.15pm-7.15pm PST, start: August 12

Advanced (virtual), Anne-Mette, Monday 6pm-7pm PST, start: August 11