
The Norwegian courses offered
through SpeakNorwegian!
are all highly intensive courses, which in in terms
of content and progression are primarily adapted to foreigners with some
previous experience with foreign language learning.
The following two courses will be offered between
September and December 2009:
SpeakNorwegian! level 1
is a beginners’ course that will give you an introduction to Norwegian
language and society and equip you with conversational “survive-in-Norway”
– Norwegian.
The main focus of the course is
communication skills. Grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, reading and
writing exercises are also important parts of
SpeakNorwegian!
level 1, in addition to knowledge about Norwegian culture, society and
way of life.
SpeakNorwegian!
level 1 will take you through to chapter 10 in the
course book På vei. The aim of the course is for the students to reach
level A1 according to the
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, and a final
assessment test will take place at the end of the course. By successful
completion of the course you will be able to join
SpeakNorwegian!
level 2.
START-UP:
14.09.2009
TIME:
Mondays 18.30-20.30 and Wednesday 18.30-20.30*
DURATION: 8,5 weeks
PRICE: Ordinary: 3600kr (excl. books)
Students: 2500kr (excl. books)
COURSE BOOKS: På vei. Norsk og samfunnskunnskap for voksne
innvandrere. Arbeidsbok og tekstbok
(Ellingsen og MacDonald, Cappelen 2004): 720k
TEACHER: Brit
Eli Dystebakken
*These
details are subject to change
SpeakNorwegian! level 2
is a course for learners with proficiency in Norwegian corresponding to
level A1 according to the
CEFR for Languages, or to
SpeakNorwegian! level 1.
SpeakNorwegian!
level 2 will take you through the last 7 chapters
in the course book På vei. The aim of the course is to improve the
students’ communication skills, extend vocabulary and strengthen and
consolidate practical knowledge of both spoken and written Norwegian.
Communicative exercises such as discussions, role-plays and other
speaking exercises are at the core of this course. Knowledge about
Norwegian culture, society and way of life are also important part of
SpeakNorwegian!
level 2.
START-UP:
End of September/ beginning of October*
TIME:
Tuesdays 18.30-20.30 and Thursdays 18.30-20.30*
DURATION: 8,5 weeks
PRICE: Ordinary: 3600kr (excl. books)
Students: 2500kr (excl. books)
COURSE BOOKS: På vei. Norsk og samfunnskunnskap for voksne
innvandrere. Arbeidsbok og
tekstbok (Ellingsen og MacDonald, Cappelen 2004): 690kr
TEACHER: Brit Eli Dystebakken
* These details are subject to change.