This A1 Norwegian course is suitable for complete beginners, as well as learners with very limited knowledge of Norwegian who want a structured, practical and effective start.

The course is ideal for adults living, working or studying in Norway, including expats, international employees, students, job seekers and newly arrived residents.

This beginner Norwegian course focuses on everyday communication, pronunciation, basic grammar and useful vocabulary you can use in real-life situations.

At A1 level, you will learn to understand and use simple Norwegian words, expressions and sentences in everyday situations.

By the end of the course, you will work towards being able to:

• introduce yourself and others
• ask and answer simple questions
• talk about family, work, free time, food, time, weather and daily routines
• understand and use common expressions for basic needs
• take part in short and simple conversations
• read and write short, simple texts in Norwegian
• understand basic Norwegian grammar and pronunciation

The goal is to help you feel more confident using Norwegian actively, not just understanding it passively.

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The course combines speaking practice, listening exercises, reading, writing, pronunciation and grammar. Lessons are practical and varied, with tasks designed to help you use Norwegian in realistic everyday situations.

Our Norwegian courses are taught in small groups, usually with 3–6 students. This gives you more speaking time, closer follow-up from the teacher and a safer learning environment than in larger classes.

Your teacher will guide the group step by step, explain grammar clearly, correct mistakes in a supportive way and help you build confidence when speaking Norwegian.

Small groups are one of the main advantages of our Norwegian courses.

In a small class, you get:

• more time to speak Norwegian
• more individual attention from the teacher
• more opportunities to ask questions
• better interaction with other students
• a safe environment to practise, make mistakes and improve

For many beginners, this makes a big difference. It is often easier to learn Norwegian when you actually get to use the language actively in every lesson.

This course is available as a classroom course in Oslo. Some courses may also be offered online, depending on the course schedule and available dates.

Our classroom courses are held centrally in Oslo and are ideal if you prefer in-person teaching, direct contact with the teacher and a social learning environment.

Our online Norwegian courses are suitable if you need more flexibility but still want live teaching, teacher feedback and interaction with other students.

Course material is not included in the course fee.

We use Ny i Norge A1/A2, textbook and workbook, by Gerd Manne and Gölin Kaurin Nilsen. The books can be purchased from us or from a Norwegian bookseller.

The books are used together with the teacher’s explanations, speaking activities, listening exercises and additional classroom tasks.

Yes. Language Power International AS is an approved provider of Norwegian language training by the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir).

After completing the course, you may receive a course certificate documenting the level completed and the number of teaching hours, provided that you have at least 80% attendance.

The certificate can be useful documentation for work, further language training and personal or professional development. If you are applying for permanent residence or Norwegian citizenship, we recommend checking the current requirements directly with UDI, as the requirements may depend on your residence status, age, application date and which official tests you have passed.

Yes. You will receive a course certificate after completing the course, provided that you have at least 80% attendance.

The certificate shows the course level and the number of teaching hours completed. It can be used as documentation for employers, schools, educational institutions or others who need confirmation of completed Norwegian language training.

This course can help you build the language foundation you need for further progression and preparation for official Norwegian language tests.

Language Power International AS is an HK-dir approved provider of Norwegian language training, and our course certificates document completed training. However, UDI has its own requirements for permanent residence and Norwegian citizenship, and these requirements often involve passing official tests in Norwegian and social studies.

We therefore recommend checking the latest requirements directly with UDI before applying.

Yes. To pay with Klarna, select Stripe as the payment method at checkout, then choose Klarna. You will then see the payment options available for your purchase. These may include invoice payment or instalments, depending on the amount, Klarna’s assessment and the applicable terms.

You will always see the total price, payment plan and any applicable costs before confirming your payment.

The monthly amount depends on the repayment period you choose and Klarna’s applicable terms. For this reason, we do not show one fixed monthly amount on the course page. You will see the exact payment options at checkout before making your decision.

No. Klarna carries out its own assessment, and the available payment options may vary from person to person. You can also pay by card if you do not wish to use Klarna.

Lessons that fall on Norwegian public holidays or scheduled holiday periods are normally moved to the next available teaching day, often the following Friday, unless otherwise agreed.

You will receive information about any schedule changes before or during the course.

You can sign up directly on our website by selecting your preferred course date and following the steps at checkout.

If you need an invoice, would like help with registration or are unsure which level is right for you, you can contact us by email. We will be happy to help you find the right course.

If you are a complete beginner, you normally do not need a placement test before joining A1.

If you already know some Norwegian, we recommend taking a free placement test or contacting us before registering. This helps us place you at the right level, so the course is neither too easy nor too difficult.