| Textbook for learning Norwegian written by someone who is not a native speaker?
How can someone who is not Norwegian write a textbook for learning the Norwegian language? – The question will probably be asked by many of you when you see my surname on the cover.
The answer is very simple: because I went through the same process of learning as my students and prospective readers of the book. I know which aspects are found particularly hard and unclear for Norwegian students, which type of tasks help the most to master the language as well as which cramming methods work in practice.
But I possess the knowledge not only on teaching methods, but also, perhaps I should say above all, the knowledge on life in Norway, which is must-know for immigrants who come over to live in Norway.
I dare to claim that I know much about the stuff as I have had my own first-hand experience of it.
A target learner of the book is anyone who wants to learn Norwegian, but I must honestly confess that I meant a certain group of students when I was writing it. The book enables to make fast progress (3), I would even say speedy one. That makes me think that a specific group will gain the largest benefit from it:
- people who know other languages and who can learn easily, who like challenges and want to learn the language quickly
- people who have been living in Norway for some time, and as a result, are exposed to a lot of Norwegian in everyday situations, they are accustomed to listening to Norwegian, maybe even they use it a little
- those who have already attended a Norwegian course, but they want to revise the material or just to brush up on what they have already learnt.
For those students who have not previously had to do with Norwegian and prefer slower introduction the book at 1 or 2 level would be a better recommendation.
This book opens a series that will lead you to B2 Level (Bergenstest level). Needless to say, it will take some time before the books are completed, but part of the next books at B1 and B2 level is already written. Each book will be released with a CD full of recordings of the texts. It will help you to practice pronunciation effectively. Students’ Book “Norsk er gøy” will come out with a workbook containing different tasks. You will have a chance to practice the use of grammar and vocabulary. You will also find many listening comprehension exercises, which definitely will help to achieve the most important goal: to understand oral Norwegian. In addition, I will try to create mini glossaries accompanying the book, first in Polish, then in English. After some time you will find on this page extra exercises. I am also planning to make videos to help you learn from this book on your own. Everything is time-consuming, so hopefully, I can rely on your understanding. I will keep you up-to-date about what is already ready, both here on the website and on the Facebook fanpage.
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