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Vestein Lauritsen
Norwegian
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Spanish
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From Norway

Living in Tartu, Estonia

University Lecturer in Norwegian as a foreign language Hello! My name is Vestein, and I’m a native Norwegian speaker. Having been an active student here on italki for several years myself, I know exactly what it’s like to learn a new language. I currently work as a University Lecturer in Norwegian in Estonia, where I teach both Bachelor’s and Master’s students across a wide variety of subjects and levels. My journey from language learner to university lecturer gives me a unique perspective on how to help you succeed. My academic background is in Education and Nordic Studies. Before moving to the university, I spent several years teaching in Norwegian lower and upper secondary schools. I have a broad pedagogical background, having taught Norwegian (L1 & L2), English, French, Spanish and Social Studies. This experience has equipped me with the tools to explain complex linguistic rules in a way that is easy to understand, regardless of your starting point. My lessons are a mix of structured exercises and natural conversation. I believe that language is best learned through context, so I focus on real-life examples tailored to your specific goals. I use a lot of authentic Norwegian materials.
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Trial Lesson
38 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Norwegian for beginners - Traditional teaching
A1-A2
Language Essentials
83 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
20% off
Conversation Practice
A1-C2
Conversation
59 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
15% off
One-on-One tutoring
A1-C2
Language Essentials
93 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
20% off
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19 Norwegian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Studying with Vestein is fun and relaxed. The atmosphere is casual—if we feel like talking, we talk; if we get bored with talking, we could design activities together on the spot. Language learning often requires a lot of individual practice, so I prioritize practice on my own. When working with Vestein, he helps with the areas I can’t easily manage, for example - pronunciation. With his background in teaching Norwegian as a second language to foreigners, Vestein understands the challenges and offers useful tools and insights to help learner to improve.
Student mike bend
mike bend
21 Norwegian lessons
Nok en fantastisk time og morsom og interessant prat
Student mike bend
mike bend
21 Norwegian lessons
Jeg liker alltid timene med Vestein. Han er en veldig hyggelig person, og Han er en virkelig god lærer.
Student ShamselDin
ShamselDin
7 Norwegian lessons
Teacher’s pick
I was looking for a teacher who had an academic understanding of language itself, and this young man did not disappoint me. I left the lesson with several new resources that I can use to learn more, new vocabulary and grammar structures, and an explanation of how and why certain words functioned individually and in fixed expressions. Looking forward to many more lessons from Thorstein!
Student mike bend
mike bend
21 Norwegian lessons
Veldig bra timen takk skal du ha
Student Rudi Laing
Rudi Laing
18 Norwegian lessons
Vestein is an excellent tutor. He is patient, very diligent in his explanations when correcting my mistakes, and has helped me make good progress with my pronunciation, which is something I struggle with. I can definitely recommend him.