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—and students sign up for one course at a time.

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.

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

Native Norwegian Anne-Mette Thunem received her B.A. in Political Science from the University of Oslo. The San Francisco Bay Area resident specializes in international marketing communications, adapting companies' products and services culturally to give them a local look and feel. Her background as a managing editor in publishing includes Norwegian as well as other language editions.

Evan Anderson-Flint is an undergraduate student at UC Berkeley studying Environmental Economics and Policy. He learned Norwegian from the ground up while studying at a folk high school in Sandane, Norway, and later at the University of Oslo. He continues to revel in Norwegian language and culture, especially with music, radio, and cross-country skiing.

Our next courses start in August 2025. Welcome back!

Classes March 2025

Beginner 1b (virtual), Evan, Wednesday 6pm-7pm, start: March 19

Intermediate 2B (virtual), Anne-Mette, Tuesday 6.15pm-7.15pm, start: March 18

Upper Int 2B (virtual), Anne-Mette, Monday 6pm-7pm, start: March 17