An Introduction to the Norwegian Language
Elementary Norwegian Course Level A1 follows The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment (CEFR).
Some very basic knowledge of Norwegian is needed (Norwegian Language Course A1 Part 1 or similar).
An Introduction to the Norwegian Language
Elementary Norwegian Course Level A1 follows The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment (CEFR).
Some very basic knowledge of Norwegian is needed (Norwegian Language Course A1 Part 1 or similar).
Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type.
Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has.
Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
For a complete presentation of the course content please watch the Intro video.
The A1 level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is the beginner or basic level of proficiency in a language. At this level, learners are typically able to understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of simple needs. Here's an in-depth explanation of the A1 level, connected to the Norwegian language:
Listening: At the A1 level in Norwegian, learners can understand and extract basic information from simple spoken exchanges, such as greetings, introductions, and basic personal information. They may comprehend simple questions and instructions related to everyday situations, like ordering food or asking for directions.
Speaking: Learners at A1 can communicate in a very basic way, using simple phrases and expressions to introduce themselves, greet others, and engage in simple conversations about familiar topics, such as hobbies, family, and daily routines. They may be able to ask and answer simple questions about themselves and their immediate environment.
Reading: A1 learners can understand very basic written texts in Norwegian, such as short, simple sentences found in advertisements, signs, and simple messages. They can comprehend simple personal information like names, addresses, and numbers. Vocabulary at this level consists of common, everyday words and phrases.
Writing: At A1, learners can write short, simple messages and notes using basic vocabulary and phrases. They can fill in simple forms with personal information, write simple postcards or emails, and complete basic exercises like completing sentences or filling in missing words in simple texts.
Grammar and Vocabulary: At the A1 level, learners have a basic understanding of Norwegian grammar and vocabulary. They can use simple present tense verbs, basic adjectives, and common nouns. They understand and can use basic pronouns, prepositions, and conjunctions. Vocabulary consists of everyday words and phrases related to common topics like family, food, weather, and daily activities.
Cultural Understanding: While not explicitly tested at this level, learners may be introduced to basic cultural aspects of Norway, such as greetings, customs, and traditions, through language materials and exercises.
Overall, at the A1 level in Norwegian, learners have a limited but functional ability to communicate and understand simple everyday language. They are able to handle basic language tasks and participate in basic interactions in familiar contexts.
In this lesson you get a general presentation of the course Norwegian Language Course A1 Part 2
Please remember to use the external resources listed in this course. They will help you improve your Norwegian language skills even further.
This is the first Lecture in Norwegian Language Course A1 Part2. In this Lecture, You´ll meet Ali which is a refugee from Iran. He is homesick and miss his family and friends at home. Then he meets Marta and he suddenly feels a lot better ;)
Dette er en vokabular øvelse. Du vil her repetere ordene du har lært så langt i denne leksjonen.
This is vocabulary exercise. You will practice the words you have learned in this lesson so far. You should match the correct word and Picture. In the External resource click the link called "Match riktig ord og bilde".
Hvor kommer Ali fra?
I denne leksjonen lærer du nyttig vokabular om husarbeid, fritidsaktiviteter og sport. In this lesson you learn vocabulary for house work, free time activities and sports.
I denne leksjonen lærer du vanlige ord som brukes på skolen og på universitetet.
The student will be able to understand common Norwegian words and expressions from a School and University environment.
I denne leksjonen lærer du om uttale av vokaler med og uten konsonanter i ordet. In this lesson you learn about the pronunciation of some vowel with and without consonants in the words.
I denne leksjonen lærer du om verb og noen tider av verb.
Please do the exercise in the resources section.
After completing this lecture, the student will know the most basic Norwegian grammar. The student will also get a basic grasp of the sentence structure (word order) in Norwegian, which differs from English.
Substantiv og Verb og bøying av disse. Nouns and verbs and some conjugation of these.
Ordstilling = Word order.
I denne leksjonen vil du lære om vanlige ord og uttrykk når du handler i butikk og kiosk. Du vil også lære om å sende post og pakker i Norge. I dag har vi nesten ingen vanlige postkontor igjen i Norge. Vi bruker et system som heter "Post i butikk". Dette betyr at du kan sende og motta pakker fra en av dine lokale matbutikker.
In this lesson you will learn common words for shopping in stores and kiosk. You will also learn some common mail office expressions for sending packages and post cards. Today we have almost no ordinary post offices left in Norway. We use a system called "Post i butikk" this mean that you can send and receive you packages from one of your closest grocery stores.
Please remember to do the exercises found in the Resources folder.
I denne leksjonen lærer du om det å opprette en konto i banken, skaffe deg et lånekort på biblioteket og ta bussen. In this lecture you will learn vocabulary useful when opening a bank account, getting a lending card at the library and taking the bus. Remember to use the external resources to practice your new vocabulary.
Please remember to do the exercises found in the Resources folder.
Her lærer du nye ord og uttrykk som er brukt i denne leksjonen. Here you´ll learn words and expressions used in this lesson.
Her lærer du uttale av vokaler med en konsonant elleruten konsonant og vokaler med flere konsonanter.
Please remember to do the exercises found in the Resources folder.
Her lærer du de vanligste personlige pronomen. Here you´ll learn the most common personal pronouns.
Please remember to do the exercises found in the Resources folder.
En introduksjon til temaene i leksjon i leksjon 7 og en beskrivelse av årstidene vi har i Norge. An introduction to the topics in lesson 7 and a description of the seasons we have in Norway.
Please remember to do the exercises found in the Resources folder.
Ulf og elevene på norskkurset snakker om hvordan været er der de kommer fra og hvordan været er i Norge. Ulf and the students at the Norwegian course talk about what the weather is like where they come from and what the weather is like in Norway.
Andrea planlegger bursdagsfest for barna sine Sandra og Sandro. Andrea is planning birthday parties for her children Sandra and Sandro.
Ord og uttrykk fra leksjon 7. Words and expressions from lesson 7.
Please do the exercises in external resources folder.
Her lærer du om uttale av vokalene "y" og "u". Du lærer også om hvor trykket er i ord med disse vokalene.
You learn about the vowels "y" and "u". You also learn about where the stress is in sentences with these vowels.
Please do the exercises in external resources folder.
Grammatikk. I denne leksjonen lærer du om adjektiv og ordenstall. In this lesson you´ll learn about Adjectives and ordinal numbers.
Please do the exercises in external resources folder.
I denne leksjonen lærer du om klær og navn på ulike klesplagg. In this lesson you learn about clothing and the names of different clothing.
Please remember to do the exercises in the Resources folder.
I denne leksjonen får vi høre om når Brent og Nora reiser til byen for å kjøpe nye klær til Nora. In this lesson we will hear about when Brent and Nora travels to town to shop new clothes for Nora.
Hvorfor reiser Brent og Nora til byen?
Andrea og Doris snakker sammen på telefonen. De blir enige om å reise en tur til byen for å se på klær. Doris finner et rødt skjørt som hun liker. Doris kjøper det røde skjørtet. Etterpå går de på kafé og spiser sjokoladekake.
Please remember to do the exercises in the Resources folder.
I denne spørreundersøkelsen blir folk i Nordby spurt om de liker å kjøpe klær i butikk eller over Internett.
In this small questionnaire, people in Nordby are asked if they like to buy their clothing in a store or on the Internet.
Denne leksjonen tar for seg ord og uttrykk relatert til klær og kleskjøp.
I denne leksjonen jobber du med uttalen av "sk" og "k" lyden. In this lesson you will be working with the pronunciation of the "sk" and "k" sounds.
I denne leksjonen lærer du mer om substantiv og adjektiv. Du vil også lære mer om hjelpeverb. In this lesson you´ll learn about nouns and adjectives in singular and plural. You will also learn about the auxiliary verbs.
There are lots of exercises to be done.
The next course in this series will be Norwegian Language Course A1 Part 3.
Copy and Paste this link into your browser to get the next course: http://bit.ly/Norwegian_A1P3
The link is also available in the Resources folder.
As mentioned in the introduction, this course is following the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). In short this mean that by following this course and do the exercises pointed out you will be able to reach the level that is needed to take a formal exam in the Norwegian Language. This is necessary if you would like to live, study courses in Norwegian at Colleges and Universities or get work in Norway.
My goal is to make all the courses from A1 to C1. At the end of B2 or the beginning of C1 you will reach the level that is required to take the Official Bergenstesten.
It is however important that you practice speaking Norwegian. I recommend that you make recordings and send them to me in order for you to get correction on your pronunciation. I also offer group lessons at affordable prices that can help you a lot. Text writing is also important, though the Norwegian grammar is considered easy; getting hang of the sentence structure requires some practice.
If you have any questions please contact me at: [email protected] or Skype: henning55
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