Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Norwegian in Oakville and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with recorded courses, you have a few main choices for learning Norwegian interactively in Oakville. 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 a little more affordable.) Your 2nd option can be local for-profit language academies that are better priced 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 look for a private Norwegian tutor in Oakville. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Oakville and online Norwegian tutors.
🎟 Is it cheap to learn Norwegian and what does a lesson with a tutor of Norwegian cost?
For university and college courses you can estimate Norwegian course cost by dividing annual tuition by 10 (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the overall charge for about 50 course hours each semester. Language academies and independent Norwegian tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly Norwegian tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 34 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, positive reviews and student demand. 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 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 commitment and exams, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Norwegian tutors you can read real feedback for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Norwegian so difficult and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
Formal language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Norwegian. Realistically, 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 most sentences, express yourself, shop and place orders in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a rapid and enjoyable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Norwegian. After attaining 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 master 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 take at least 600 hours of dedication. The required duration of time can differ by a lot depending on your already acquired level of Norwegian or proficiency in 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, seek native speakers to speak with, try additional ways to think and speak in Norwegian out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational Norwegian classes online.
🤳 How many possibilities do I choose among when I select the right Norwegian teacher?
In language learning academies, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, certainly! The largest selection of approved Norwegian tutors with full profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges offer classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools usually 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.