Unlock Your Language Potential with Energetic Trial Lesson

Welcome to a transformative language learning experience! My trial lesson is designed to provide you with a high-end teaching demonstration that sets the stage for your language mastery. Here’s what you can expect:

1. High-End Teaching Demonstration

Personalized Instruction: Experience a tailored lesson that focuses on your unique language goals and learning style. I will guide you through engaging activities and effective techniques to enhance your language skills.
Interactive Learning: Dive into interactive exercises that make learning fun and memorable. From conversation practice to grammar drills, my methods ensure you gain practical, real-world language proficiency.
2. Exclusive Resource: "Ragnar the Cat & Icelandic Tomatoes"

Free Copy: As part of your trial lesson, you’ll receive a complimentary copy of the acclaimed teaching book "Ragnar the Cat & Icelandic Tomatoes" it took me a long time to write.  This resource is packed with insightful texts, cultural anecdotes, and practical word lists that will enrich your learning.

3. Professional Testing

Comprehensive Assessment: Undergo a professional language assessment to gauge your current proficiency level. This detailed evaluation will help us identify your strengths and areas for improvement, ensuring you get the most out of your lessons.

Personalized Feedback: Receive constructive feedback on your performance, highlighting key areas to focus on for rapid progress.

4. Professional Language Consulting

Tailored Advice: Benefit from expert language consulting that addresses your specific needs and aspirations. Whether you're learning for travel, business, or personal growth, I will provide valuable insights and strategies to help you succeed.

Learning Plan: Walk away with a personalized learning plan that outlines clear steps to achieve your language goals. This roadmap guides your future studies and keep you motivated on your path to fluency.

This informal tutoring option is designed for students who want to strengthen their Norwegian communication skills — or start from scratch as complete beginners. Sessions are low-prep and relaxed: you can simply show up and speak, without worrying about homework or fixed assignments.
Lessons are built around natural conversation on topics you actually enjoy, such as sports, food, travel, culture, history, everyday life, and whatever else you’d like to explore. Along the way, I give clear, personalized corrections and short explanations (vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar) so your Norwegian becomes more accurate and more fluent in a practical, real-life way.
Note: If your main goal is Norskprøven test preparation or job interview training, kindly choose one of my dedicated Norskprøven Preparation or Specific Training lesson types, as those follow a more structured, exam- and goal-oriented plan.

Non-Formal Conversation Practice

This course is for beginners and A1–A2 learners who want clear explanations and steady progress. I use a mix of standard methods and my own teaching material, which I’ve developed over a long time and tested in real lessons.
A central part of the course is my story-based material:


Ragnar Katt & Østmarkas knopper: short, humorous episodes set in Oslo and the nearby forest Østmarka, built around everyday situations and useful A1–A2 vocabulary. It also includes grammar exercises, plus grammar summaries and clear explanations connected to the stories.


Ragnar Katt og islandske tomater: a reading book with more complex language and more refined humor, where we follow Ragnar on a quest for mysterious Icelandic tomatoes. Each page includes English word lists, so it’s easy to read without losing the flow.


Materials included (free)
You’ll get PDFs of the texts and exercises, plus extra support material: audio files, comics, additional grammar exercises, and other lesson resources you can use between sessions.
What we do


learn vocabulary and grammar through stories and structured practice


speak actively in lessons (dialogues, role-plays, guided conversation)


get individual feedback on language and pronunciation


include your preferred textbook or resources if you have any


Outcome
You’ll build a solid A1–A2 foundation and be able to manage basic conversations, understand simple texts, and express yourself in everyday situations.

Structured Language Learning (A1/A2) – The Ragnar Katt method

Advanced Norwegian: Elevate Your Language Skills


Are you already conversant in Norwegian and looking to take your language skills to new heights? Welcome to our Advanced Norwegian Mastery course, designed specifically to transition you from an intermediate to proficiency level. This course is where the real linguistic adventure begins and the joy of mastering a language truly unfolds.


Complex Conversational Skills: Move beyond basic conversation and learn to express your thoughts, opinions, and ideas in a more nuanced and colorful way, making your Norwegian both fluent and captivating.

Advanced Grammar Exploration: Dive into the more intricate aspects of Norwegian grammar. Tailored to your comfort and pace, these sessions are designed to challenge and refine your understanding of complex grammatical structures.

Cultural Immersion: Engage in discussions about Norwegian culture, history, and contemporary issues, enhancing your linguistic experience with rich cultural knowledge.

Customized Vocabulary Expansion: Build a more extensive and sophisticated vocabulary, enabling you to articulate yourself clearly and effectively in various contexts.

Practical Language Use: Through real-life scenarios, role-playing, and interactive exercises, apply your language skills in practical, everyday situations, as well as in professional settings.

Course Goals:

Transition confidently from an intermediate to proficiency level in Norwegian.

Gain proficiency in advanced conversational skills, allowing for fluid and dynamic communication.

Master complex grammatical structures, enriching your language comprehension and usage.

Cultivate a deeper understanding of Norwegian culture and societal nuances.

Expand your vocabulary to include a broader range of expressions.

Advanced Norwegian

Prepare for all parts of Norskprøven: muntlig, skriftlig, lese og lytte — using a method that has given proven results for many students.
In class, we usually work like this:
Muntlig (speaking): We do exam-style tasks every lesson (dialogue, picture description, short opinion tasks). You get clear feedback on fluency, pronunciation, and how to structure answers at A2/B1 level.
Skriftlig (writing): We practice the most common Norskprøven texts (messages, short emails, simple descriptions/short arguments). I correct your writing and show you how to improve structure, linking words, and the grammar points that matter most.
Lese (reading): We train practical reading strategies (skimming/scanning), how to understand questions, and how to avoid common traps. We use texts similar to the test and build the vocabulary you’ll actually meet.
Lytte (listening): We work with focused listening practice, repetition, and simple note-taking techniques. You’ll also learn key everyday/workplace vocabulary and typical “test phrases” so you catch meaning faster.

Norskprøven Preparation

Welcome to Duet Norwegian, the unique Norwegian language course designed specifically for couples! Whether you're preparing for a move to Norway, planning to travel together, or just seeking a new shared hobby, our course is the perfect way for you and your partner to learn in tandem.

Course Features:

Shared Learning Objectives: Set common goals with tailored curriculum that caters to both of your learning styles and paces.
Interactive Partner Exercises: Engage in dialogues, role-playing, and collaborative tasks that foster communication not just in Norwegian, but with each other.

Mutual Support and Accountability: Motivate each other and stay on track with joint assignments and language challenges.

Unique Course Materials:

"Ragnar the Cat & Icelandic Tomatoes": A self-written book exclusive to our course that offers a delightful and engaging way to learn Norwegian, filled with cultural insights and vocabulary.
Self-Created Grammar Exercises: Tailored exercises that build a solid grammatical foundation while being engaging and relevant to everyday conversations.
Supplementary Materials: Access to a wealth of resources!

Learning Outcomes:

Gain a solid foundation in Norwegian suitable for daily interactions, travel, and understanding cultural nuances.
Develop communication skills that will enable both of you to work or socialize in a Norwegian-speaking environment.
Foster a deeper bond by learning and achieving a significant goal together.

Why Choose Duet Norwegian:

Learn with someone you know, which can reduce the anxiety of making mistakes and create a supportive learning environment.
Use the language immediately with your partner, which can enhance retention and fluency.
Enjoy a special rate for couples, making it a cost-effective choice for tandem learning.
Join Duet Norwegian and turn language learning into an opportunity to connect, grow, and embark on your Norwegian adventure together!

Enroll Now and Begin Your Shared Language Journey!

Duet Norwegian – Norwegian for Couples – Collaborative Language Learning

A practical, wide-ranging course for anyone who needs to use Norwegian — across different roles, industries and types of integration.
You’ll work with language that’s useful in real situations: writing messages, collaborating with others, handling everyday tasks, and communicating smoothly in digital settings. The focus is on clarity, tone, and getting your point across in a natural way.
Language options are built in, so you can work in the form of Norwegian you need — and get comfortable understanding more than one.
The course is flexible and adapts to your context. You’ll practice with realistic examples, get targeted feedback, and build confidence using Norwegian in day-to-day communication — whatever your day looks like.