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Get Started in Norwegian Absolute Beginner Course
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This course is ideal for absolute or false beginners of Norwegian, suitable for self-study, one-to-one tutoring, or classroom use. Its clear explanations and extensive illustrations make it accessible to all learners seeking a structured and confident start in Norwegian.
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See moreGet started reading, speaking and listening in Norwegian. Ideal for complete beginners, this course comprises a book and audio support which is easy to access online at library.teachyourself.com or download to the Teach Yourself Library app.
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Do you want a solid foundation to your Norwegian studies?
If you are looking for a solid foundation to your language studies for school, work or travel, this engaging course will get you speaking, writing, reading and understanding Norwegian in no time. Through authentic conversations, clear language presentations, and extensive practice and review, you will learn the Norwegian you need to communicate naturally in everyday situations - from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family.
What will I learn?Basic Norwegian is slowly and carefully introduced to ensure you progress confidently through the course and build up a foundation to allow you to feel confident in everyday situations and move to the next level of your learning. It teaches grammar, vocabulary and listening, reading, writing, speaking and pronunciation skills. By the end of the course you will reach a solid Novice High proficiency level of ACTFL (The American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and A2 Beginner level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines.
Is this course for me?Get Started in Norwegian is for absolute and false beginners of Norwegian. Clear and simple explanations make the course appropriate and accessible to anyone learning Norwegian. There are extensive illustrations to support the learner working on his or her own. This course is also ideal to use with one-to-one tutoring and as a classroom course.
What do I get?This book has a learner-centred approach that incorporates the following features:
- 10 units of learning content - covering everyday topics from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family
- Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns yourself to make the language stick
- Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims
- Vocabulary building - thematic lists and activities to help you learn vocabulary quickly
- Test yourself - see and track your own progress
- Native speaker audio - available to stream online or download to the Teach Yourself Library app
Access the audio for this course for free by downloading it to the Teach Yourself Library app or streaming it on library.teachyourself.com.
Where do I go next?If you want to advance your Norwegian, our Complete Norwegian course (9781444195040) will take you to an intermediate level of Norwegian.
If you want to practice your speaking and listening skills, Get Talking and Keep Talking Norwegian (9781444184181) is the perfect audio course.
Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781473612709
Publisher: John Murray Press
Format: Multiple-component retail product
Date Published: 03 December 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Teach Yourself
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 200g
Pages: 240
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About the Author
Irene Burdese is a teacher of Norwegian at the University of Turin, Italy and a published Norwegian language textbook author. She studied at the universities of Oslo and Turin, specializing in literary translation and language teaching.
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