Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How can I master Norwegian in High Wycombe and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using apps, you have several main choices for learning Norwegian interactively in High Wycombe. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, ask about the centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are less pricey.) Your other option can be local private language academies that cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, not-for-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Finally, you can look for a private Norwegian tutor in High Wycombe. If flexibility is key, you can compare local High Wycombe 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 price of 1/2 of a hundred course 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 more affordable Norwegian tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 34 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, availability and languages the tutor can teach in. Average reviews for Norwegian lessons on Preply is 4.95 out of 5 stars.
📚 What level of Norwegian do I need to sign up for a course?
When considering college and learning center classes be prepared demonstrate proof of your current level. Predetermined curriculum classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and testing, so research the details in advance. With personal Norwegian tutors you can find out in advance for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like classes for students of A, B, or C leves, etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Norwegian so challenging 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 a few hours a week you will be able to understand everyday expressions, express yourself, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and fun 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 students.
🤷 How long does it take to master Norwegian?
Some people 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 significantly depending on your existing level of Norwegian or proficiency in other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is advised to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, seek native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in Norwegian out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational Norwegian classes online.
🤳 Can I pick my own Norwegian teacher?
In language learning academies, it's possible that you can choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, certainly! The largest selection of verified Norwegian tutors with full profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges usually offer 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 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.