Watch now: Learning Norwegian in Oslo
Get tips and advice about learning Norwegian from an international living in Oslo for 15 years in this video from the Welcome to Oslo series.
Thinking about learning Norwegian? Is it really necessary when you live in Oslo?
Though Oslo is a diverse capital city—with a quarter of the population coming from an immigrant background—learning the language is still important to make friends, find a job, and feel more at home here.
In this episode of Welcome to Oslo, Lorelou shares her personal journey of learning Norwegian after moving from France 15 years ago, and offers realistic tips and resources that have helped her become fluent in Norwegian.
Whether you’ve just moved here or are in the planning stages, this video offers practical advice for getting started with the language:
- Why learning Norwegian is important if you live in Oslo
- The difference between Bokmål, Nynorsk, and spoken dialects
- Where to find language courses in Oslo
- How to practice Norwegian in everyday life: at work, in media, and through språk-kafeer
- Tips for books, TV shows, podcasts, and children’s stories to learn faster
- and so much more!
This video was created for the Welcome to Oslo website, an English-language guide for internationals and newcomers from the Oslo Municipality (Oslo kommune).