ABSTRACT

Colloquial Norwegian provides a step-by-step course in Norwegian as it is written and spoken today. Combining a user-friendly approach with a thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Norwegian in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required.

Features include:

  • progressive coverage of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills
  • structured, jargon-free explanations of grammar
  • an extensive range of focused and stimulating exercises
  • realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of scenarios
  • useful vocabulary lists throughout the text
  • additional resources available at the back of the book, including a full answer key, a grammar summary and bilingual glossaries

Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding, Colloquial Norwegian will be an indispensable resource both for independent learners and students taking courses in Norwegian.

Colloquials are now supported by FREE AUDIO available online. All audio tracks referenced within the text are free to stream or download from www.routledge.com/cw/colloquials. Recorded by native speakers, the audio compliments the book and will help enhance learners’ listening and speaking skills.

chapter one|21 pages

Tre studenter

Three students

chapter two|21 pages

På handletur

On a shopping trip

chapter three|15 pages

På tur

Going for walks

chapter four|31 pages

Tid og familie

Time and family

chapter five|21 pages

Daglige aktiviteter: Skole og fritid

Daily activities: School and leisure

chapter six|23 pages

Hjem, rom og møbler

Home, rooms and furniture

chapter seven|14 pages

Å holde kontakten – epost, brev og sosiale medier

Keeping in touch – email, letters and social media

chapter eight|13 pages

Mat og drikke

Food and drink

chapter nine|15 pages

Konfirmasjonen

The confirmation

chapter ten|15 pages

Shopping

Shopping

chapter eleven|17 pages

Helse, sykdom og skade

Health, illness and injury

chapter twelve|17 pages

Reise

Travel

chapter thirteen|16 pages

Geografi

Geography

chapter fourteen|13 pages

Jobber, yrker og framtidsplaner

Jobs, occupations and future plans