Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How do I skill up on Norwegian in Pasadena, CA and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with apps, you have 4 key possibilities for learning Norwegian interactively in Pasadena, CA. 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 cheaper.) Your 2nd option can be local commercial language academies that charge less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, non-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Last, you can find a private Norwegian tutor in Pasadena, CA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Pasadena, CA and online Norwegian tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it 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 class hours each semester. Language centers and individual Norwegian tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the most budget-friendly Norwegian tutors can be found online, with tuition on Preply averaging 33 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, ratings and languages the tutor can teach in. 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 pass a few pre-requisites. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework level and testing, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Norwegian tutors you can find reviews 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 better flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Norwegian so hard 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 five hours a week you will be able to understand many sentences, be understood when you talk, shop and place orders in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a quick 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 learners.
🤷 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 require at least 600 hours of dedication. The required duration of time can differ by a lot depending on your current 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, look for 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 choose my own Norwegian tutor?
In language centers, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of pre-screened Norwegian tutors with extensive profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 What time of day and on which days are classes available?
Colleges offer classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools as a rule offer 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.