Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Norwegian in Santa Barbara, CA and what does it take in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study using recorded courses, you have 4 key opportunities for learning Norwegian interactively in Santa Barbara, CA. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, check centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are less pricey.) Your second spource can be local specialized language academies that charge less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can opt for a private Norwegian tutor in Santa Barbara, CA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Santa Barbara, CA and online Norwegian tutors.
🎟 How expensive is it to learn Norwegian and how much should Norwegian tutors ask?
For university and college courses you can estimate Norwegian course cost as 1/10th of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of fifty or so lesson hours each semester. Language centers and private Norwegian tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the better priced Norwegian tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 34 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor hometown, ratings and student demand. Real student rating average 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 prove your profeciency level. 'Canned' classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and testing, 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 intermediate level practice, advanced students etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.
🔥 Why is Norwegian so difficult and are there ways to learn it in a better way?
Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Norwegian. In reality, 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, socialize in about a year. Relocating is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and easy 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 students.
🤷 How long does it take to achieve a good level of 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 require at least 600 hours of study. The amount of time can differ a lot depending on your available level of Norwegian or knowledge of other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch TV, try typing 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 this is not easy you can also take conversational Norwegian classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Norwegian instructor?
In learning centers, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from select few). Online, of course! The largest selection of tested Norwegian tutors with extensive profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.
🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?
Colleges as a rule structure classes twice a week over a semester (75-day period). Language schools as a rule give 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.