Want to feel more confident when using Norwegian?



Have you gone through all of the courses, but still you feel that what you’ve learned isn’t exactly what you need for real-life situations? Do you want to get an even more practical knowledge of Norwegian?


In the course Practical Norwegian you will get to study authentic Norwegian materials, delving into grammar with a highly practical approach. By choosing group or private lessons sessions with me, you will practice integrating advanced grammatical structures when you speak.


Practical Norwegian is a course designed to help intermediate to advanced students who live in Norway or speak, read or hear Norwegian on a regular basis, to improve their competency when using Norwegian in real-life contexts.


In my course, you will get lifetime access to


  • 7 extensive worksheet PDFs
  • 25 hours of prerecorded videos
  • Over 50 quizzes as well as interactive activities and exercises
  • Guides and hacks for achieving native-speaker fluency



You choose between

  • 10*75 min group sessions with maximum 6 students (Next round of group lessons TBA)
  • Video lessons only
  • 10 private lessons (60 mins)
  • 5 private lessons (60 mins)














The course features authentic materials about topics such as 

  • Cultural trends in Norway:
  • Icebathing and health optimization
  • Trends within personal finance and investing
  • Dating culture and the use of dating apps
  • Growing your own food and organic farming
  • Demographics in Norway: birthrates, marriage and family policies


You will learn about and practice some of the following language points

Spoken Norwegian

  • Essential principles of spoken Norwegian, improving your listening skills and enabling you to speak with better fluency yourself
  • Implicit response, i.e. the various ways we appropriately respond to statements and questions in dialogue

Sentence structure and syntax

  • A simple and practical framework for making hypothetical sentences (kondisjonalis)
  • Word order in main sentences vs subordinate sentences (leddsetninger) with adverbials

Vocabulary 

  • Deep dive into 7 ways of using the verb «å få», with lots of drills and exercises.
  • Phrasal verbs («faste uttrykk»), as they appear in the authentic materials

Understanding Norway’s dialects and sociolects

  • What characterizes the main dialects in Norway
  • Differences between upper-class sociolects and «radical Norwegian»


And much, much more!

What my students say

Johanna

Det jeg likte best med kurset var at det var veldig personlig. Jeg gledet meg til hver gruppetime. Det er ikke så mye grammatikk i kurset, men det er veldig praktisk, så du kan begynne å bruke det du lærer med en gang. Jeg har lært mye, spesielt det å gjøre færre feil og bli bevisst på hvilke feil jeg gjør, slik at jeg kan rette dem. Kurset har hjulpet meg enormt mye og jeg anbefaler det virkelig. Du får også med deg verdifullt materiell som du kan bruke til å friske opp kunnskapen etter kurset.


Sergey

Fantastisk kurs med en flott og dyktig lærer! Kurset er veldig godt strukturert, med interessante og nyttige temaer. Jeg forbedret mine muntlige ferdigheter, lærte mange språklige nyanser, og i tillegg klarte jeg å fylle mange "hull" som jeg hadde i norskgrammatikken min. Ola er en trivelig kar, så norsktimene var både lærerike og morsomme!


Reza

Ola's Praktisk Norsk course is highly effective and invaluable for understanding everyday spoken Norwegian. In this course, Ola covers essential grammatical points, phrasal verbs, and slang that you might not find elsewhere. I appreciate how the course introduces a variety of Norwegian vocabulary and language structures through engaging topics like agriculture, health, online dating, and more.
I actively apply what I've learned from Ola in different contexts during my daily conversations, which has significantly improved my communication skills. I highly recommend taking both of Ola's courses simultaneously, as they complement each other perfectly.
Good luck!

Wojtek
Wojtek

Utmerket kurs, med en eksepsjonell lærer. Jeg vil gjøre oppmerksom på den meget gode og oversiktlige strukturen i kurset og interessante temablokker. Jeg lærte mange interessante sider ved norsk språk som ikke dekkes i andre kurs: aksent, melodi, intonasjon, problemstillinger knyttet til dialekter og slang. I tillegg er Ola ikke redd for å påpeke språkfeil elever gjør i timene, noe som er svært sjeldent blant norskspråklige. Jeg fikk mye ut av dette kurset, og jeg anbefaler det til alle som er interessert i å få større språkkunnskaper.


Helen

Before I took this course, I used to shy away from making small talk with Norwegians. But the practical tips Ola gives on how to show interest and respond appropriately have made it much easier to make casual conversation. Learning how Norwegians change, shorten and blend words when they speak fast has also improved my comprehension. I feel a lot more confident when speaking after preparing lots of oral answers to questions on interesting and relevant topics. Being corrected by Ola as I spoke, was invaluable. This is no lightweight Norwegian course but one that is both challenging and stimulating. If you are prepared to work on the material, your Norwegian will improve by leaps and bounds.


Eliana

Etter at jeg tok kurs med Ola, merket jeg at mer naturlige fraser som brukes på norsk, begynte å dukke opp i hverdagen min. Da jeg lærte uttrykk som folk faktisk bruker på gata, følte jeg meg bedre rustet til å snakke norsk. Studenter kan forvente å lære ting man ikke finner i bøker – de uttrykkene og særpregede frasene som gjør språket ekte norsk.

Metoden var svært unik og effektiv, fordi den inkluderte forklaringer via videoer som man kunne se så mange ganger man ville. Dette gjorde at man kom til timene godt forberedt med de viktige spørsmålene klare, og var i stand til å bruke det man hadde lært i praktiske eksempler. Jeg likte virkelig denne tilnærmingen og anbefaler den på det varmeste til alle som strever med å ta neste steg i norskopplæringen.


Moni

Hvis du kan norsk på et visst nivå og ikke vet hvordan du kan forbedre muntlig norsk ytterligere, er praktisk norsk kurs det rette for deg. Etter dette kurset har jeg inntrykk av at innfødte nordmenn forstår meg bedre og føler hva jeg egentlig mener. Et skikkelig praktisk norskkurs som er verdt det. Takk Ola.


Anna

I have taken Ola's Practical Norwegian course and can highly recommend it. I feel like my Norwegian is improving with every lesson. The topics and assignments are very engaging and practical, but not primitive. Ola also provides a lot of up-to-date articles and posts from Norwegian newspapers and social media, so you feel like you're immersing in the context of real Norwegian society of today rather than the outdated textbook fiction. The material is presented very clearly, and real-life examples make it easier to remember. Ola is a wonderful teacher. Highly recommend!


Live group classes: Dive deeper into Norwegian fluency

When buying the course, you can choose private or group lessons. These sessions offer structured practice to reinforce course concepts, ensuring you're not just learning but applying Norwegian in real-life scenarios. Here's what awaits you:

  • Structured Conversations: Practice advanced grammar in structured speaking exercises.
  • Instant Feedback: Receive personalized guidance.
  • Interactive Exercises: Participate in group activities.
  • And you can of course ask any question you may have directly to me!

The next round of live group sessions (max 6 students) will begin on January 16th 2025 and take place every Thursday at 7-8:15pm on Zoom. In case there is a second group, this group, will meet on Tuesdays at 5:30pm.




Enrollment (scroll down if you want to pay in installments)


FAQ

Who is this course designed for?

Practical Norwegian is designed for intermediate to advanced students living in Norway or students who use Norwegian on a regular basis. It's tailored to those who want to improve their understanding and fluency of Norwegian, especially in spoken contexts involving native speakers.

Who is this course NOT designed for?

  • Beginners.
  • Pre-intermediate learners (A2) who are not familiar with B1-level concepts
  • People who primarily need a course to improve their writing skills (this course is mostly for speaking)

How is this course different from other courses?

Practical Norwegian is centered around AUTHENTIC materials, i.e. materials which are not made FOR learners. Assuming you have prior knowledge about Norwegian grammar, this course focuses on actually applying that grammar in real life.

What is included in the course package?

You get lifetime access to 7 extensive worksheet PDFs, quizzes, activities, 25 hours of prerecorded videos and guides for achieving native-speaker fluency. In addition, you may choose private or group lessons.

How are the private lessons conducted?

The private lessons will be coordinated individually and tailored to your tempo. When we meet, we'll spend the majority of the time on structured speaking exercises which focus on various language structures.

How are the live group sessions conducted?

Live group sessions are conducted online with me, and take place on a weekly basis. They are interactive, with a maximum of 6 participants for personalized learning. You'll engage in discussions and practice integrating advanced grammar when you speak.

When are the live group sessions conducted?

Scroll up and see the course page.

Can I access the course content on mobile devices?

Yes, the course is mobile-friendly. You can access materials, videos, and participate in live sessions from your computer, tablet, or smartphone.

What topics are covered in the authentic materials?

Topics include icebathing, personal finance, organic farming, dating culture, and demographics in Norway, to name a few. This real-world content enhances language learning in practical scenarios.

Is there a refund policy?

Yes, I offer a 14-day money-back guarantee. No questions asked ;)

How much time should I dedicate to the course each week?

If you are participating in group sessions, you should plan to spend 2-5 hours per week studying to be well prepared for each class.

Are there prerequisites for enrolling in this course?

This course is suitable for those with a good foundation in Norwegian, the ideal range being B1 to B2. You should be confident that you are B1 or above when starting the course. I don't have any tests for you on my page as of yet, but if you're unsure, you will find multiple ways to test your Norwegian if you do a Google search ;)

How do I enroll, and when does the course start?

To enroll, click on the "Sign up now" button, fill in your details, and follow the instructions. You'll have immediate access to prerecorded materials.

Got more questions? Email [email protected], and I will answer as soon as I can!



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