This B1 Norwegian course is suitable for students who already know the basics of Norwegian and want to become more independent, confident and accurate when communicating.

The course is ideal for adults who have completed A2, or who have Norwegian skills equivalent to A2 level. It is relevant if you want to use Norwegian more effectively at work, in education, in everyday life or when communicating with public services.

At B1 level, you move from basic communication towards expressing opinions, explaining experiences, talking about plans and taking part more actively in conversations in Norwegian.

At B1 level, you will learn to understand and use Norwegian in a wider range of practical and social situations. You will build on A2 with more advanced vocabulary, better grammar, longer sentences and more speaking practice.

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

• understand the main points in clear speech and texts about familiar topics
• talk about work, education, family, free time and everyday life
• take part in conversations about familiar topics
• explain experiences, plans, wishes and opinions
• give simple reasons for your views
• write simple, connected texts about familiar topics
• understand and use more varied grammar
• communicate in most common everyday situations in Norway
• continue preparing for the Norwegian language test at B1 level

The goal is to help you use Norwegian more naturally, independently and actively in situations that matter to you.

The course combines speaking practice, listening exercises, reading, writing, pronunciation, grammar and practical language use. You will work with tasks that help you use Norwegian in realistic situations from work, education, society and everyday life.

The course is taught in small groups, usually with 3–6 students. This gives you more speaking time, closer follow-up and better opportunities to receive specific feedback from your teacher.

Your teacher will help you develop fluency, accuracy and confidence, while also supporting you in correcting common mistakes and using Norwegian more naturally.

At B1 level, it is important to have enough time to speak, discuss and express your own opinions. This is why small groups are a major advantage.

In a small class, you get:

• more speaking time in every lesson
• more individual attention from the teacher
• more opportunities to ask questions
• more active conversation practice
• better practice with pronunciation, fluency and grammar
• a safe environment to express yourself more independently
• better progression towards B1 and, eventually, B2

This is especially useful if you understand some Norwegian but still find it difficult to speak fluently and accurately.

Yes. The course gives you a strong language foundation for further preparation for the Norwegian language test at B1 level.

You will work with skills that are relevant for the test, including spoken communication, listening, reading comprehension, writing, grammar and vocabulary.

However, the course does not guarantee a specific test result. Your progress will depend on your previous knowledge, attendance, personal effort and how much you practise between lessons.

B1 is an important level for many learners who want to use Norwegian more actively in working life, education or society in general.

At B1 level, you can often handle many common situations in Norwegian, explain opinions and experiences, and participate more independently in conversations.

If you are applying for Norwegian citizenship or permanent residence, you should always check the current requirements directly with UDI. The requirements may depend on factors such as age, residence status, application date and which official tests you have passed.

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, structured progression, teacher feedback and interaction with other students.

Course material is not included in the course fee.

We use Stein på stein B1, textbook and workbook, by Elisabeth Ellingsen and Kirsti Mac Donald. 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, writing tasks and additional classroom activities.

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.

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.

The B1 course can help you build the language skills 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, total price and any applicable costs at checkout before making your decision.

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 have completed A2 with us, you normally do not need a placement test before starting B1.

If you have learned Norwegian elsewhere, or if you are unsure about your level, 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.