Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🌆 How to learn Norwegian in Santa Fe, NM and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?
Besides self-study with apps, you have several principal options for learning Norwegian interactively in Santa Fe, NM. 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 better priced.) Your second resource can be local for-profit language academies that are better priced and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, government-supported learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can look for a private Norwegian tutor in Santa Fe, NM. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Santa Fe, NM 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 as one-tenth of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the overall charge for about 50 instruction hours each semester. Language centers and private Norwegian tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Norwegian tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 34 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, positive reviews and popularity. 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 demonstrate proof of your current level. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework level and graded tasks, so research the details in advance. With personal Norwegian tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other extras they make available (like intermediate level practice, advanced students etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.
🔥 Why is Norwegian so difficult and are there ways to learn it faster?
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 a few hours a week you will be able to understand many expressions, have simple conversations, shop and place orders in about a year. Relocating is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast and enjoyable 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 speakers.
🤷 How long does it take to master 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 take at least 600 hours of study. The required duration of time can differ significantly depending on your current level of Norwegian or familiarity with other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch news and movies, write 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 a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational Norwegian classes online.
🤳 What are my options when choosing the Norwegian instructor?
In colleges and universities, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, absolutely! The largest selection of approved Norwegian tutors with detailed profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.
🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?
Colleges as a rule schedule classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools make available shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, the number of lessons is really up to you, with early morning, day, evening and night classes available, on weekdays and/or weekends.