Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Norwegian in Burnaby and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with special programs, you have four key choices for learning Norwegian interactively in Burnaby. 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 a little more affordable.) Your other spource can be local for-profit language academies that cost 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 Burnaby. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Burnaby and online Norwegian tutors.
🎟 Is it affordable to learn Norwegian and what do Norwegian tutors charge?
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 price of 1/2 of a hundred instruction hours each semester. Language schools and private Norwegian tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly Norwegian tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 34 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, availability and popularity. Customer review average for Norwegian lessons on Preply is 4.95 out of 5 stars.
📚 What are the requirements for Norwegian language skill level to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared prove your profeciency level. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework load and exams, so research the details 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 add-ons they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Norwegian so challenging and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
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 5 hours a week you will be able to understand common expressions, express yourself, shop and place orders in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and enjoyable 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 speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to learn Norwegian?
Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Norwegian will demand at least 600 hours of active use. The actual range of time can differ a lot depending on your existing level of Norwegian or knowledge of other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is recommended to use the language as often as possible: watch TV, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try other 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 pick my own Norwegian coach?
In language centers, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, always! The largest selection of pre-screened Norwegian tutors with detailed profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges structure classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools typically have shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, you can choose your own lesson frequency and time, on weekdays and/or weekends.