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Norwegian A1 Level Online Courses for Beginners

In this Norwegian course you will be following the e-book "På Vei". In the A1 level, you will cover the chapters from 1 to 8. All our Norwegian language courses include access to the digital version of the book and 24/7 access to På Vei e-learning platform.

Norwegian Course A1 – Beginner Level (Norskkurs A1 Nybegynner)

Start your Norwegian language journey with our A1 Beginner Norwegian Online Course (norskkurs A1).

This course is designed for students with no prior knowledge of Norwegian, guiding you through the fundamentals in a friendly, immersive environment. You will be assigned together with an experienced teacher that truly understands how to teach beginners in an online environment.

The course emphasizes practical vocabulary and correct pronunciation from day one, ensuring you build a strong foundation in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. You’ll learn to understand and use basic everyday expressions, greetings, and simple sentences – perfect for handling daily situations like introducing yourself, ordering food, or asking for directions.

By the end of A1, you will be able to participate in simple conversations at work or in social settings and understand slow, clear speech on familiar topics. The course also introduces essential grammar (such as present tense of common verbs and basic word order) and Norwegian culture, so you get a comprehensive introduction to Norwegian life and language.

Why studying with Inlearn? 

  • Approved Norwegian language school recognized by HK-Dir, UDI and Politi
  • Central location in Stortinget (Nedre Slottsgate 25, in Oslo center)
  • Small groups up to 12 people in classroom courses, allowing more attention from teacher and chances to interact and participate in the class
  • Included materials (e-book and e-learning platform)
  • Free workshops and events included in the course

This beginner course (A1) is the most important building block for learning Norwegian. It’s perfect for expats, students, and anyone new to the language who wants a supportive, engaging introduction. Classes are taught in English and Norwegian, ensuring you understand instructions while being immersed in Norwegian from the start. After completing A1, you’ll be prepared to progress to the A2 level with confidence.

About your Norwegian course with Inlearn

No, all the materials you will need in the course will be included in the price. You will have access to the digital version of the På Vei tekstbok (that covers A1 and A2 level), and also have access to the platform where you will find the audios and extra exercises about grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.

You can sign up for the course by choosing the best schedule and duration for you above. After you click on “sign up”, you will be asked to complete a form and proceed with payment.

Once you finish this process, you will receive further details on your email with more details about your course. You will also receive a separate email with the username and password to access the materials included in the Norwegian language course.

This will depend on your goals and your commitment while learning Norwegian. The online course can last for several months, giving you a lot of time to go through the course materials in your own time if you wish.

Students will receive homework every lesson and are expected to study and consolidate between lessons to maximize results.

Our Norwegian language courses follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). To complete the A1 level you will need to join the course for 32 lesson hours, with a total duration of 8 weeks.

Please have in mind that this is the estimate duration to deliver the content in our lessons, but students are expected to do homework, study and consolidate what they have learnt in the lessons to maximize results and speed up the progression.

Yes, in the end of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance. Please be aware that you must attend a minimum of 80% of the lessons to receive the certificate. As Inlearn Norway AS is an approved language school by Kompetanse Norge and HKdir, this certificate will be valid for several purposes.

Before the course starts you will get an e-mail regarding how to log in to our pages, and how to gain access to our online classrooms.

Since we use digital resources in our courses, and you will be granted access to the learning tools by us, you just need any device of your choice and a stable internet connection.

You will learn to:

    • Understand and use basic phrases in Norwegian for everyday needs (e.g. how to meet and greet, talk about yourself and your family, shop for groceries, tell time and dates).
    • Carry out simple conversations (short dialogues about weather, interests, routines) and answer simple questions when spoken to slowly.
    • Use fundamental Norwegian grammar: present tense of common verbs, singular/plural nouns, definite/indefinite forms, and basic sentence structure.
    • Improve pronunciation of Norwegian sounds (such as å, ø, y vowels and the Norwegian sj and kj sounds) so you can be understood clearly.
    • Read and write simple texts like short emails, messages, or descriptions (e.g. introduce yourself in writing, fill out basic forms).