Overview
Course summary
Whether you're taking your first steps to learn another language or are at an advanced level, our courses will help you to communicate confidently in your chosen language.
You will find our classes characterised by an atmosphere of lively debate and enjoyment in learning and, whether you are looking to improve your language skills for professional or personal reasons, our wide range of languages and entry levels make the University of Westminster the ideal place to study.
Who is this class for?
For this level, you should have a solid intermediate knowledge of the Norwegian language and its grammar, and can communicate confidently and fluently in most everyday situations.
This course is made up of three parts. If you’ve studied Norwegian for around four years or 240 hours, you should start with Part One. For those who’ve studied more than this, you may be able to join Part Two or Part Three directly – contact us if you're unsure of your level by using the details at the bottom of the page.
Our upper intermediate course is made up of three parts, Part One, Part Two and Part Three. Each part builds on what you've learnt previously.
At the upper intermediate level:
- Part One is for you if you have studied Norwegian for around one year or 240 hours
- Part Two is for you if you have completed Part One, or if you have studied Norwegian for about 260 hours
- Part Three is for you if you have completed Parts One and Two, or if you have studied Norwegian for about 280 hours
You can skip Part One and proceed straight to joining Part Two or Three if you have prior experience. If you’re not sure of your level, email us via the contact details at the bottom of this page.
If you can't see the part you need in the booking table, please check back, as we add more dates throughout the year.
Terms and conditions
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Course structure
Teaching
Our Norwegian lessons follow a communicative approach to language teaching, focusing on the language you need to communicate in authentic situations with an emphasis on speaking and listening. Our evening classes are taught by experienced language teachers who are native speakers of the language or equivalent.
There may be slight content variations at the discretion of the tutor. We may, for example, include additional content when general progress is good, or vary content according to students’ interests.
Learning resources
We will be partly using the book Her på berget tekstbok by Elisabeth Ellingsen og Kirsti Mac Donald and the teacher’s own materials. There will be a focus on television programmes, newspapers, films, news programmes, series, blogs, podcasts. We will be using different articles, texts, listening exercises, websites as well as taking on board the students' suggestions and preferences when it comes to adding more topics and grammar in each term.
You can join Part One, Two or Three of the course depending on your prior experience.
In Part One of the Norwegian Upper Intermediate course, you'll cover the following topics and grammar:
Topics
In this term, we will cover:
- Norway - geography, cities and countryside, demography
- Oil production and the environment, renewable energy
- Norwegian national identity
- Life in Norway - customs and unwritten rules
- Family life and leisure
- Free-range parenting vs. helicopter parenting
- Advertising
- News, podcasts, television programmes
Grammar
You will learn:
- Past perfect tense (hadde gått, hadde gjort)
- Abbreviations (osv, o.l, f.eks, bl.a.)
- Prepositional phrases (til og med, avhengig av, nord for, av og til)
- Det-sentences - presentering and utbrytning (Det sitter en mann der. Det er han som går på denne skolen.)
- Sayings, idioms and set phrases
- Revision of advanced grammar
Part Two builds on what you learnt in Part One, covering the following topics and grammar:
Topics
In this term, we will cover:
- Social media and fake news, blogs
- History of the Norwegian language and literature
- Minorities in Norway
- Early and recent immigration, work migration, refugees
- National identity amongst immigrants
- Religion
- Some famous Norwegians
- Higher education and political parties, student life, exams, choice of occupation
- Popular culture - music, literature, film
- News, podcasts, television programmes
Grammar
You will learn:
- S and TIL genitives - possession and expressions (Toms datter / dattera til Tom, til fjells, til fots, til sengs)
- False friends in Norwegian, Danish and Swedish - words that are the same but mean something else (rolig, stygg, grine)
- Present participles (gående, sittende, skrivende)
- Sayings, idioms and set phrases
- Revision of advanced grammar
Part Three is the final level of the Norwegian Upper Intermediate course, and covers the following topics and grammar:
Topics
In this term, we will cover:
- Employment - job interviews, work hierarchies in Norway
- Climate and environment, climate change, global warming, natural disasters
- Congestion charge and pollution
- “Flight shame”-movement
- Renewable energy
- Health and nanny state
- Mental and physical health
- Vaccination and diseases, allergies, resistant bacteria
- Literature - sagas and mythology
- News, podcasts, television programmes
Grammar
You will learn:
- Phrases using dative (i tide, på tide, av gårde, i live)
- Verbs made into nouns (skriving, laging)
- Past participles (stjålet, stjålne)
- Attributive suffixes (fengselsfugl, heldiggris)
- Sayings, idioms and set phrases
- Revision of advanced grammar
Booking
If you are interested in this course, please fill out our enquiry form and we’ll be in touch when bookings re-open.
This course is currently closed. Please keep an eye on our website for future dates.
If you have any questions about the course in the meantime, please get in touch with us via the details at the bottom of this page.
Discounts and booking deadlines
There are no discounts available at present but please check back for our latest offers.
Online courses – September start
- Standard Fee per Part: £290
The booking deadline is 10 days prior to the start date of each Part.
On-campus courses – October start
- Standard Fee per Part: £350
The booking deadline is 10 days prior to the start date of each Part.
Language courses term dates
Online courses – September start
- Part One: 18 September – 9 December 2023 (12 weeks)
- Part Two (Saturday Courses): 13 January – 6 April 2024 (12 weeks)
- Part Two (Monday Courses) : 15 January- 8 April 2024 (12 weeks)*
- Part Two (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday Courses): 16 January- 4 April 2024 (12 weeks)
- Part Three (Monday Courses): 22 April – 22 July 2024 (12 weeks)*
- Part Three (Tuesday–Saturday Courses): 16 April – 6 July 2024 (12 weeks)
*Bank holidays: Monday 1 April, Monday 6 May, Monday 27 May
On-campus courses – October start
- Part 1: 2 October– 7 December 2023 (10 weeks)
- Part 2: 22 January– 28 March 2024 (10 weeks)
- Part 3 (Monday courses): 15 April– 01 July 2024 (10 weeks)*
- Part 3 (Tuesday -Thursday courses): 16 April– 20 June 2024 (10 weeks)
*Bank holidays: Monday 6 May, Monday 27 May
Looking for another language or level?
If we don't currently offer the language or level you're looking for, please register your interest with us, and we will get in touch if the course becomes available.
How we're delivering courses
Online courses
Why study with us?
- Small class sizes
- Highly qualified native speakers (or equivalent)
Our interactive online courses provide real-time lessons with an expert tutor to practise speaking and listening. You will benefit from live, face-to-face engagement with experienced language teachers in an online, virtual classroom.
Wherever you are in the world, you'll become part of the University of Westminster's global community. You can be assured of a warm welcome here, where your wellbeing, the quality of our teaching and your learning experience are our priorities.
What do you need for an online class?
To get the most from the course, you will need:
- a reliable internet connection
- a PC or laptop with webcam and microphone and a modern web browser installed
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.
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On-campus courses
Why study with us?
- Small class sizes
- Highly qualified native speakers (or equivalent)
Location and facilities
Most classes are held at our historic headquarters building at 309 Regent Street. This is a dedicated teaching building with purpose-designed facilities.
Our location near Oxford Circus means we're right in the heart of central London, with excellent transport links.
Meet the teacher
We're arranging online meet the teacher sessions where you can discuss your language level, meet our teachers and find out more about our courses. If you're interested, please register via this form and we'll contact you with further information.
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Interested in one-to-one tuition?
Our flexible one-to-one language courses focus on your needs to help you progress with the language of your choice. Lessons can be tailored to your needs, level and capability.
This course is ideal for highly motivated students who want to make quick progress in improving their language skills. Lesson times are flexible.
If you're interested, please apply via this form, and we'll be in touch with further information.
Norwegian Lower Intermediate
