Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Norwegian in Saint Petersburg, FL and what are my options in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with recorded courses, you have a few main opportunities for learning Norwegian interactively in Saint Petersburg, FL. 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 other resource can be local commercial language academies that are cheaper and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Last, you can choose a private Norwegian tutor in Saint Petersburg, FL. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Saint Petersburg, FL and online Norwegian tutors.
🎟 Is it expensive 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 ten (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the rate for about 50 course hours each semester. Language centers and private Norwegian tutors charge $30-55 an hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Norwegian tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 32 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, experience and popularity. Real student rating average 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 prove your profeciency level. All 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 read reviews and get a good idea for whom the tutor is effective with and which other specializations they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Norwegian not easy and are there ways to learn it more effectively?
Standardized 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 five hours a week you will be able to understand most sentences, speak on some level, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Relocating is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and fun 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 level practitioners.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of Norwegian?
Some people seem to have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Norwegian will necessitate at least 600 hours of practice. The amount of time can differ by a lot depending on your available level of Norwegian or proficiency in other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch TV, write by hand and online using your new language skills, look for native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible 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.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Norwegian tutor?
In language centers, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, of course! The largest selection of tested Norwegian tutors with full profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.
🗓 Will I be able to fit lessons in my busy schedule?
Colleges as a rule structure 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.