
Welcome to Elementary Norwegian Course Level A1. As mentioned in the course information, you will learn quite a lot of Norwegian in this first course. The course will provide you with all the learning materials you need and new resources will be presented as you go along.
In this lesson, you learn how to introduce yourself and tell people where you come from.
Denne leksjonen gir en introduksjon til de norske vokalene.
This lesson gives an introduction to the Norwegian vowels.
Please take a look at the exercises in the resources below.
In this lecture you learn about word order or sentence structure in Norwegian. After watching this lecture, please go to the External Resource called "Ordstilling". Here you will get exercises with the Norwegian sentence structure (word order).
You learn where you can find some of the Norwegian towns on the map.
Please do the exercise in the resources below.
An online course is a great way to learn a language, however if you just sit by yourself and don´t get feedback on your work and progress it´s hard to really succeed. You will sooner or later come to a point when you´ll need a tutor or teacher to help you out and guide you through some of the subjects covered in this course. This is why I offer several possibilities for interaction with me.
First of all you can send me 5 minutes audio recordings using Audacity or any other recording software you might have. Make a recording of you reading the text and I´ll send you back an audio file with comments and hints on how to pronounce the text. It may also be questions concerning the content of the text as well as grammar. You can send an e-mail to henning.gustavsen@gmail.com and add your sound file as an attachment.
You may also add me to your Skype contacts (Skype ID: henning55) if you like to pay for Skype lessons with me either 1 on 1 or in a group. More on this in the video.
From time to time I will also offer very cheap Webinars for as many as 100 students where I cover topics related to what you learn in this course.
I denne leksjonen lærer du det norske alfabetet. In this lesson you learn the Norwegian alphabet. When finished please go to the external resource below "Hvordan staver du?". How do you spell?
Ulf and Brent gives an introduction to their families.
I denne leksjonen lærer du uttalen av tall på norsk. In this lesson you learn about the Norwegian pronunciation of numbers!
Please do the exercises in the resources.
Hei og velkommen til din første lekse. (Hello and welcome to your first Homework).
Vennligst jobb med oppgavene i linken. (Please work with the exercises in the link provided) .
Her lærer du om tid og klokka på norsk. Here you learn about time and the clock in Norwegian.
Please do the exercises in the External resources.
I denne leksjonen lærer vi om en vanlig dag i Bogdans liv. In this lesson we learn about a common day in the life of Bogdan.
Please do the exercises in the External resources.
I denne leksjonen lærer du om ordenstall. In this lesson you learn about ordinal numbers.
Please do the exercises in the external resources.
In this lesson you learn about words and expressions used in the course.
In this lesson you learn about typical Norwegian food. I denne leksjonen lærer du om typisk norsk mat.
Please take a look at the external resources.
I denne leksjonen lærer du mer om norsk mat. In this lesson you learn more about Norwegian foods.
The next course in this series will be Norwegian Language Course A1 Part 2.
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As mentioned in the introduction, this course is following the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). In short this mean that by following this course and do the exercises pointed out you will be able to reach the level that is needed to take a formal exam in the Norwegian Language. This is necessary if you would like to live, study courses in Norwegian at Colleges and Universities or get work in Norway.
My goal is to make all the courses from A1 to C1. At the end of B2 or the beginning of C1 you will reach the level that is required to take the Official Bergenstesten.
It is however important that you practice speaking Norwegian. I recommend that you make recordings and send them to me in order for you to get correction on your pronunciation. I also offer group lessons at affordable prices that can help you a lot. Text writing is also important, though the Norwegian grammar is considered easy; getting hang of the sentence structure requires some practice.
If you have any questions please contact me at: henning.gustavsen@gmail.com or Skype: henning55
An Introduction to the Norwegian Language
Elementary Norwegian Course Level A1 follows The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment (CEFR).
As a beginner level course no previous knowledge of Norwegian is needed. However being familiar with the Latin Alphabet will be necessary.
Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type.
Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has.
Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
For a complete presentatation of the course content please watch the Intro video.
At A1 level in Norwegian, proficiency typically involves grasping fundamental vocabulary and basic sentence structures to navigate simple everyday interactions. Learners at this stage should be capable of understanding and using common greetings, farewells, and polite expressions. They should be able to introduce themselves, provide basic personal information such as their name, age, and nationality, and inquire about the same from others. For instance, they should be able to say "Hei, jeg heter Anna. Jeg er 25 år gammel og jeg kommer fra Tyskland" (Hello, my name is Anna. I am 25 years old and I am from Germany) or ask "Hva heter du?" (What is your name?).
Additionally, at the A1 level, learners should be able to handle simple, everyday tasks such as ordering food in a restaurant, asking for directions, or making purchases at a store. For example, they should be able to say "Jeg vil gjerne ha en kopp kaffe, takk" (I would like a cup of coffee, please) or "Unnskyld, hvor er nærmeste apotek?" (Excuse me, where is the nearest pharmacy?). Furthermore, they should be able to understand and use basic numbers for telling time, asking about prices, or giving simple quantities.
Moreover, proficiency at the A1 level involves being able to understand and respond appropriately to basic social interactions, such as expressing gratitude, apologizing, or giving simple compliments. Learners should also be able to engage in basic small talk about familiar topics like weather, hobbies, or interests. For example, they should be able to say "Takk skal du ha" (Thank you) or "Beklager, jeg forstår ikke" (Sorry, I don't understand) in response to various situations.
Overall, at the A1 level, learners are establishing a foundation in the Norwegian language, focusing on essential vocabulary, basic grammar structures, and practical communication skills necessary for everyday life situations.