Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Norwegian in Bath and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with special programs, you have a few key opportunities for learning Norwegian interactively in Bath. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, research centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are better priced.) Your second option can be local specialized language academies that charge less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can find a private Norwegian tutor in Bath. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Bath and online Norwegian tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap to learn Norwegian and how much should Norwegian tutors ask?
For university and college courses you can estimate Norwegian course cost as 1/10th of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the rate for about 50 instruction hours each semester. Language academies and individual Norwegian tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Norwegian tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 34 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, availability and popularity. Real student rating average for Norwegian lessons on Preply is 4.95 out of 5 stars.
📚 How much Norwegian do I need to know to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared to show a language test profeciency score or take an entrance test to determine your level. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and graded tasks, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Norwegian tutors you can read reviews and get a good idea for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Norwegian not easy and are there ways to learn it the easy way?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Norwegian. As proven by others before, you can gain basic Norwegian fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback several hours a week you will be able to understand everyday phrases, express yourself, shop and place orders in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and affordable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Norwegian. After acquiring basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Norwegian tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced students.
🤷 How long does it take to get better at speaking Norwegian?
Some people seem to have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Norwegian will take at least 600 hours of dedication. The actual range of time can differ by a lot depending on your current level of Norwegian or proficiency in other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch television, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in Norwegian out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational Norwegian classes online.
🤳 Can I choose my own Norwegian coach?
In colleges and universities, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, of course! The largest selection of tested Norwegian tutors with full profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges usually run classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools have shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, you can take as few as one lesson a year, as many as several a day - and as many (or as few) as you want during any time of day, on weekdays and/or weekends.