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Learn Norwegian

Learning Norwegian makes it easier to navigate through the city, understand the culture and getting involved in your local community.

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The importance of learning Norwegian

Why you should make the effort to learn Norwegian.

How to find the right course for you

Advice on how to evaluate and compare your options.

Language tests and skill levels

The official tests, Norskprøve and Bergenstest, English language tests.

Learn Norwegian on a budget

Online resources to learn Norwegian on your own.

Practice your Norwegian skills

Places you can go and things you can do to learn Norwegian faster.

Norwegian languages

Did you know that Norway has two official languages: Norwegian and Sami? Sami is a minority language of the indigenous people of northern Scandinavia. Norwegian language has two very similar, written forms: bokmål and nynorsk. You will find both of these written forms on official websites and in the media.

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