Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Norwegian in Bristol and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with recorded courses, you have 4 principal choices for learning Norwegian interactively in Bristol. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, read about centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are cheaper.) Your 2nd option can be local commercial language academies that charge less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, not-for-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can find a private Norwegian tutor in Bristol. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Bristol and online Norwegian tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn Norwegian and what are the ballpark lesson costs for Norwegian tutors?
For university and college courses you can estimate Norwegian course cost by dividing annual tuition by ten (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the cost of about 50 instruction hours each semester. Language schools and individual Norwegian tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly Norwegian tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 33 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, availability and languages the tutor can teach in. Average student satisfaction 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 pass a few pre-requisites. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and exams, 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 intermediate level practice, advanced students etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from many teaching online.
🔥 Why is Norwegian so hard and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
One-size-fits-all language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Norwegian. According to experts, you can gain basic Norwegian fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback five hours a week you will be able to understand everyday expressions, 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 gaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Norwegian tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to get better at speaking Norwegian?
Some people brag about their 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 study. The required duration of time can differ quite a bit depending on your current level of Norwegian or knowledge of other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is a good idea to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, write by hand and online using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in Norwegian out loud. If you're struggling when starting a discusssion you can also take conversational Norwegian classes online.
🤳 Can I pick my own Norwegian instructor?
In colleges and universities, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of pre-screened Norwegian tutors with video profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges typically run classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools typically give 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.