How to Learn Norwegian Language in USA

Five million people speak Norwegian, a Germanic language, worldwide, but many more nonnative speakers may be on their way to fluency without even knowing it. Commonly used English words such as rig, scrawny, dollop and slump all have Norwegian roots. While Norwegian is not considered one of the more commonly spoken languages in the world, learning it in America can open up conversational doors.

Instructions

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      Learn new Norwegian words without ever leaving the house with just a computer and an Internet connection. Free websites, such as Norwegian 101, offer translation, pronunciation and language tips, such as lists of food, numbers, transportation, lodging and money. Some websites even have an audio component, where you'll be able to hear proper pronunciation and be able to practice along.

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      Immerse yourself in the Norwegian language by participating in a Norwegian experience. Organizations such as Concordia Language Villages offer short-term adult, child and family Norwegian language programs in Minnesota, which include vocabulary, music and traditional Norwegian crafting.

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      Enroll in a Norwegian language course for beginners, at community colleges, technical schools and universities such as the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Enrollment in the college or any kind of academic standing is not required to participate, classes are considered adult education, not part of a degree program.

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      Commit to a long-term study of Norwegian by applying to a college language degree program, which traditionally takes four years, such as Indiana University's program, which includes two beginning Norwegian courses, two intermediate courses, Scandinavian languages for reading knowledge, Vikings and sagas and topics in Scandinavian culture. Note that bachelor's degree programs usually require a high school diploma and will include other non-Norwegian language courses during the term of the degree program.

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      Hit the library, bookstore or local university to check out their Norwegian language text books. Look for something with "beginner," "introduction" or even "dummies" in the title. The University of Pennsylvania keeps an online list of its Norwegian language books, which includes "A Concise Dictionary of Old Icelandic," "An Icelandic Primer," and "Swedish: Basic Course," which comes with an audio component.

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