Online resources for learning Norwegian
We have made an overview of a number of resources for
Norwegian language learning online. They can be used by
anyone who wants to learn Norwegian or by educational
institutions as part of or in addition to their Norwegian courses.
Resources developed with support from Competence
Norway (formerly Vox)
LearnNow (Learn Norwegian on the Web)
LearnNoW uses text, sound and images to give an introduction to the
Norwegian language up to level A2. Auxiliary languages in the program are
English, Spanish, Polish, Arabic and Tigrinya. It contains vocabulary,
grammar exercises, a grammar checker and interactive exercises.
An LearnNoW app with Arabic support language is available for free on
Google Play and the Apple Store.
LearnNoW has been developed by NTNU with support from Competence
Norway.
Go to LearnNoW
Learnnow 2
LearnNoW2 - health Norwegian is a free online resource in health Norwegian
at B1 level that can be used both in classroom-based teaching, for example in
adult education, or as self-study.
LearnNoW2 - health Norwegian is based on the introductory course
LearnNoW, but it can also be used after other beginner courses in Norwegian
for foreigners.
LearnNoW2 - health Norwegian is funded by Competence Norway and
developed at the Department of Language and Literature at NTNU.
Go to learnow2
New Amigos app
The New Amigos app is like a virtual language café where everyone can
contribute their mother tongue from their mobile phone when it suits them.
The New Amigos app is played:
alone against video files of Norwegian speakers
of two foreign speakers with the support of Norwegian-speaking video files
of Norwegian-speakers and foreign speakers, who learn from each other
face to face
from teacher to student
in a daily routine with a regular person, where you send video files to each
other when you have time
Players at different levels can play together with equal opportunity to win. The
game has levels A1, A2 and B1.
New Amigos is Norwegian developed. The app can be downloaded on Google
Play and the App Store. New Amigos ( [Link] ) is also
available as a board game that was nominated for Game of the Year in the
Netherlands and awarded the European Language Prize in 2016.
CALST (Computer-Assisted Listening and Speaking Tutor)
CALST is a program for practicing the pronunciation of around a thousand
Norwegian words and expressions. The program also includes writing
exercises. It consists of two modules and is at level A2.
The first module has exercises where an animated "talking head" shows how
to pronounce the words. The user can choose between eight dialects.
The second module contains exercises that distinguish between different
language sounds, such as the difference between "light" and "lice". CALST
selects exercises that are relevant based on the user's native language. The
exercises are based on the differences between the sounds in the mother
tongue and Norwegian.
CALST has been developed by NTNU with support from the University of
Norway and Competence Norway.
Go to CALST
More resources
[Link]
[Link] contains both self-produced material for people who are learning
Norwegian, and very many links to free online resources for people who are
learning Norwegian.
[Link] is free to use, both for students and teachers.
You can find more information about the website at [Link] .
Go to Bnorsk
Capeesh (formerly Norwegian Pronounciation)
Capeesh (formerly Norwegian Pronounciation) is based on the same
technology as CALST and has elements from game-based learning to give
the user a good experience while learning Norwegian pronunciation and
vocabulary.
Go to Capeesh
Memrise
Memrise is a course platform that also contains free Norwegian language
training. Here, too, the courses are made with voluntary effort. The courses do
not undergo the same quality assurance as those at Duolingo. You can create
different types of courses on Memrise, and choose whether they should be
publicly available or only available to those who are sent a link.
Go to Memrise
Duolingo
Duolingo can be used to learn Norwegian with English as a support
language. The application is easy to use on your mobile, for example on the
bus or if you are waiting for something. All lessons include exercises in
listening, speaking and translating text in writing. Participants can also
communicate with each other and compete for points. Duolingo also has an
active Facebook group .
Go to Duolingo
Top Norwegian
Topp Norsk is a free online resource for everyone who learns
Norwegian. There you will find useful vocabulary, explanations of grammar,
lots of assignments, easy-to-read texts and information about Norway.
Go to Topp Norsk
Loecsen
Loecsen is a free resource for "travel language". Here you can learn a limited
word and phrases that are useful when you are new to a foreign
country. Loecsen has 40 learning and support languages.
Go to Loecsen
Norwegian teacher Karense
Karense is an experienced Norwegian teacher who has made many videos on
key topics in the Norwegian language.
Go to her YouTube channel
[Link]
[Link] is a language training program that does not require reading or
writing skills and is therefore very useful for beginners on track 1.
[Link] is a free available online resource that is easy and self-
instructing to use.
[Link] is aimed at Norwegian in working life, and common
Norwegian words and expressions. The pages are developed by Skien and
Kragerø Voksenopplæring.
italki
italki offers a mix of free resources and resources you have to pay for. You
can exchange experiences, ask about languages, and have texts corrected for
free by others on the website. In addition, one can pay for private Skype
tuition.
Go to italki
Skapago
Skapago has some free grammar exercises, pronunciation videos and tutorial
videos. The rest of the material and the offer costs money. The site uses
English as a support language.
Go to Skapago
Other free tasks available online
Beginner – A1
On the way , about chapters 1-6
Lexin / Image Theme
Here we live 1
New in Norway
A1 – A2
On the way , approximately from chapter 7
Here we live 2
New in Norway
Norwegian now
Good in Norwegian 1
A2 – B1
Stone by stone
More Norwegian
Good in Norwegian 2
B1 – B2
Here on the mountain
Of course
Grammar
Video course in Norwegian grammar
Norwegian grammar in short
Handbook of Norwegian grammar
About Norwegian and Norwegian grammar in Polish
Other topics
Work in sight
[Link]
Norway's history - an introduction
