Speaking and writing in Norwegian

Prepare yourself for fluent comprehension

People just can’t stop talking in (or about) our Intermediate Norwegian Course based in Oslo. Our course is ideal for students that are ready to engage in nearly fluent conversation in Norwegian!

Our Norwegian Intermediate Course is the ideal complement for anyone who already has basic knowledge of Norwegian, corresponding to A2 level. With our course, you learn new vocabulary quickly and successfully.

The B1 Intermediate Level integrates our innovative and up-to-date teaching techniques with the valuable help of our expert teachers, who designed the lessons as short and intense learning sessions. Each lesson is taught in Norwegian, with the visual support logically integrated in the context, creating the perfect environment to learn the Norwegian Intermediate Level. 

During the course our teachers cover the following topics: Norwegian speaking, pronunciation, writing, grammar rules, vocabulary, Norwegian conversation and communication skills. The interactive smart board help visual learners, and this method accelerates the learning speed, the comprehension of the spoken Norwegian and the fluency. 

During our well-structured and engaging Norwegian lessons, you will:

• fine-tune your vocabulary, fluency and debating skills
• consolidate all the learned grammatical structures in a combined and organized way
• use current media such as news, films, podcasts, music and more to develop your understanding of the language confidently and in a natural manner
• daily homework that will allow you to consolidate the topics studied in class
• native and native-like experienced and completely professional teachers
• a safe and welcoming environment
• personalized feedback at every step of your progress
• a course certificate valid for permanent residence and citizenship applications in Norway

Choose what best suits you

Alfaskolen is an officially recognized provider of tuition. Hours undertaken in our Norwegian courses are approved by UDI in applications for a permanent residence permit. 

This course is designed for learners who have completed Beginner courses A0 – A2, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. If you want to join this course without having completed the A2 level, we encourage you to take our Norwegian Placement Test to confirm your level.

Choose what best fits your interests, needs and time availability. You can attend sessions once a week (Saturdays only, 6 lesson hours per session), twice a week (3 lesson hours per session for classroom-based courses and 2 lesson hours for online Norwegian courses, Monday/Wednesday OR Tuesday/Thursday) or four times a week (Monday – Thursday). Each lesson hour lasts 45 minutes.

You can choose to attend our courses at our school in Oslo or via Zoom. Certified, experienced native or native -like speaking teachers for one-on-one or group classes. All of our prices are in NOK.

Course material

The classroom-based B1 course uses the textbook and exercise book Stein på Stein (2021 edition). These can be purchased at Alfaskolen’s reception prior to your first class.
Access to a digital learning resource is included in online courses and will be sent before the first class.

Course Certificate

At the end of the B1 Intermediate Level, if you complete 80% or more of the course’s content, you will receive an official digital course certificate. This certificate is valid for permanent residence and citizenship applications in Norway.

Public holidays

Sessions that per regular schedule would fall on a Norwegian public holiday, will be postponed to the next course day, unless otherwise discussed.