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Norwegian For Beginners 2 Course

The Norwegian for Beginners 1 course provides an initial solid foundation in learning the Norwegian language. The Norwegian for Beginners 2 certification course will help you in improving your communication skills in Norwegian, one step further.

The Norwegian language is much easier to learn than most other languages, for those who are fluent in English. This is because the word order is much closer to English, and the grammar is also easy to understand, compared to other Germanic languages. This course will teach you to speak using more complex sentences, describing objects and people. Grammar rules such as the subordinate clauses and inflection of adjectives are also taught in this course.

If you’re planning to move to Norway or if you simply want to learn this beautiful Nordic language, taking up this course will improve your confidence in speaking the Norwegian language. Veruska De Caro-Barek will be teaching this course. She is an assistant professor in Norwegian as a second language at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). She also works as a researcher in Technology and learning.

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4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Language skills

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Norwegian for Beginners 1

FutureLearn has created a basic-level Norwegian for Beginners 1 online training to help develop speaking and understanding skills in Norwegian. The course introduces the basics of the Norwegian language. Candidates will start by learning how to introduce themselves as well as others. They will also acquire vocabulary about where they live and describing where they are from.

The Norwegian for Beginners 1 programme is a four-week programme and requires candidates to devote five hours a week to study. The course is designed and structured by a national institution, the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Veruska De Caro-Barek, an assistant professor in Norwegian as a second language at NTNU, will teach the course. 

The Norwegian for Beginners 1 certification requires the candidates to use a computer keyboard with Norwegian characters to facilitate typing out information for the course. By the end of the course, the candidates will have basic confident conversations in Norwegian. Students can join the course for free and start learning right away or choose the upgrade or unlimited versions for added benefits. 

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4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Language skills

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Norwegian for Beginners 3

Norwegian for Beginners 3 by FutureLearn is the third part of the Norwegian language learning course present on this platform. This course moves towards a more complex part of Norwegian language usage. The culture, festival, traditions, sport of Norway will be explored in this third part. Norwegian prepositions, tenses, adjectives, and possessive pronouns are emphasized and given due importance in this course.

The discussion forum with peers will help the candidates connect and learn together. The listening exercises are designed to evaluate and upgrade the candidates learning progress. The simple daily life conversations will be taught slowly to match the learner's ability. This course is self-paced which means the candidates can learn in their flexible hours. The candidates will also write in Norwegian characters as a curriculum of the course. The candidates will have to use a keyboard with Norwegian characters on it.

This Norwegian for Beginners 3 certification course is developed by the Norwegian University of science and technology. The certification for this course is verified by this institution. The certification will help the candidates opting for further studies or language-related job opportunities. It is shareable on Linkedin and also in CV or resume.

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4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Communication skills Language skills
Certificate

Irish 204: Irish language and Culture for Adults

This self-paced Irish 204: Irish language and Culture for Adults certification course is good for everyday learning of the Irish language. The course is accessible through FutureLearn’s platform with the help of Dublin City University. Irish is one of the ancient languages of the world which is quite fascinating and is rich in history and culture. The course helps uncover the mystery of this Irish language.

Irish 204: Irish language and Culture for Adults certification syllabus comprises everyday Irish grammar, communication for shopping, or appointments, and learning some important phases required for travelling, and studying. There are other elements of the Irish language like mythology, storytelling, Literature, and even songs. The candidates can establish a gelling with these elements to understand the culture better.

Irish 204: Irish language and Culture for Adults training is a short period course for a  month which is ideal for the participants if they want to move from a beginner level to an intermediate level, and also become aware of the history of Ireland.

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4 Weeks
Intermediate
Skills Covered:
Language skills
Introduction to Norwegian

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University of Oslo, Oslo via Futurelearn
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Introduction to Norwegian

The University of Oslo and FutureLearn have together decided to produce the Introduction to Norwegian certification course for the people who have an attraction towards learning Norwegian in its basic form. With a duration of just 4 weeks, this course is simple enough to read, watch, and learn with only dedicating 5 hours in a week. If the participants are travelling to Norway for any work or study-related plans, then they can try out this programme.

Introduction to Norwegian certification syllabus introduces ways of making new friends, communicating with them by using the fundamental Language skills. Knowledge about the language can also help in coping up with challenges or situations that arise every single day. With this course, even a novice will have a distinct idea about the society and the culture that is followed by the people of Norway.

Most interestingly, the candidates with the Introduction to Norwegian training will have some confidence and have practice conversations with a chatbot speaking the Norwegian language. The course has been decided to be taught free, and it is so popular among the learners that they have rated this course as 4.8 stars out of 5 stars.

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4 Weeks
Skills Covered:
Language skills
Certificate

Irish 104: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture

With the Irish 104: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture certification course, candidates will be introduced to the Irish culture and basic speaking Irish skills. Since the Irish language is one of the oldest languages spoken in Europe, trying to speak this language has increased among people all over the world. This Language course has been made together by FutureLeanrn, and Dublin City University for its applicants.

The Irish 104: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture certification syllabus will help candidates grow an understanding, and interest in speaking the fundamentals of the Irish language like spoken words, phrases, and even dialogues. This course will also guide on how one can make appointments for meeting people during holidays, and also command them. One will also learn the association of women with Irish legends and myths.

The candidates can spare just 4 hours in the entire week for studying the course curriculum. This will lead them to discover the connection between the new-age Irish society, and the language spoken by the people of Ireland.

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4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Language skills
Certificate

Irish 101: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture

Learn the foundation level of Irish language and culture with the Irish 101: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture certification course. If the candidates have always wanted to learn to speak the Irish language, and its basics including, introductions, greetings, names, numbers, and other prerequisites then an online course under the initiative of Dublin City University, and FutureLearn will be suitable.

Irish 101: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture certification syllabus covers Ireland’s culture which is rich in dance, music, Gaelic games, storytelling, and even literature. Not only the things mentioned above, but candidates will also understand the people who speak the Irish language.

This History course on Irish 101: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture training will be receiving an idea about  Gaeltachtaí, which means they will find out about the places that have people communicating their very own Irish Language and will be learning to pronounce in their ways.

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4 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Language skills
Certificate

Irish 103: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture

Irish 103: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture certification is the 3rd introductory course under the Irish language course. Candidates will be using daily conversational skills to speak about their personal skills, occupations, and daily activities through this online 4 weeks course. This programme has been brought into action by Dublin City University, and FutureLearn. 

Irish 103: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture certification syllabus encompasses both the development of the candidate’s written and spoken capability to understand the foundational words and phrases regarding self, daily routines, shopping skills, occupations, and other abilities.

This Irish 103: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture training is a History course with which the candidates shall be able to make a discovery regarding the relationship between contemporary Irish society, and the Irish Language. This online course is a successor of the Irish 102: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture course available on FutureLearn.

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4 Weeks
Free
Skills Covered:
Language skills

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University of Groningen, Groningen via Futurelearn
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Introduction to Dutch

3 Weeks
Beginner
Free

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University of Groningen, Groningen via Futurelearn
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Introduction to Frisian

3 Weeks
Free

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