You passed the B2 exam... but still have no idea

what your colleague just said by the coffee machine?

It’s time to learn real, spoken Norwegian — the way it’s actually used.

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Feel like your Norwegian isn't working in the real world?

You’ve studied. You’ve taken courses. Maybe you’ve even passed the B2 exam. But now that you live in Norway, something feels off.

When Norwegians speak quickly or informally, the words blur together. Conversations at lunch or by the coffee machine feel like a test you weren’t prepared for. Even if you understand most things, you’re unsure how to respond.

That awkward silence. That hesitation. That feeling of still being an “outsider” in the language — even though you’ve done everything right.

It’s frustrating. And it’s not your fault.

Here’s the truth:

What you learned in your course or textbook is not enough to thrive in spoken Norwegian.

Why? Because real Norwegian is fast. Idiomatic. Unfiltered. Full of shortcuts, slang, and cultural references that never show up in your textbook.

To speak Norwegian confidently,

you need to go beyond the classroom course and exam.

You need exposure to real, authentic Norwegian — with guidance that helps you understand it, and use it yourself.

Introducing

Practical Norwegian

A course for intermediate and advanced learners who want to actually use the language in everyday life.

This course is for you if:

What you’ll learn

Mastering the Spoken Structures of Norwegian

Three language modules to give you the essential grammar of real speech:

Speak about real-life topics like a native

Six modules based on current cultural themes:

You’ll also get:

Choose your path:

2999 NOK

7499 NOK

11499 NOK

-All three options give you lifetime access to the online course.

-You can add private lessons or group lessons in checkout or later!

-Registration for group lessons from September 2025 is now open!

What makes this different?

Most courses teach about Norwegian.

You’ll go from

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Awkward pauses to

Solution

smooth responses

Problem

Textbook phrases to

Solution

natural conversation

Problem

Feeling stuck to

Solution

feeling fluent

Hi, I’m Ola 🇳🇴

I’m a Norwegian language nerd and coach. I’ve taught hundreds of students over the past 5+ years, and I created this course because I saw the same thing over and over:

My students knew the grammar. They could write well. But when it came to informal speech, they got stuck. 

Why? Because most of what they knew would be typical written language or translated from English word by word. And that just sounds unnatural in Norwegian.

This course is my answer.

If you’re ready to move from “language student” to confident language user, join me inside Practical Norwegian.

Ready to stop translating in your head and start speaking naturally?

Join Practical Norwegian today! 

Det jeg likte best med kurset var at det var veldig personlig. Jeg gledet meg til hver gruppetime. Det er ikke så mye grammatikk i kurset, men det er veldig praktisk, så du kan begynne å bruke det du lærer med en gang. Jeg har lært mye, spesielt det å gjøre færre feil og bli bevisst på hvilke feil jeg gjør, slik at jeg kan rette dem. Kurset har hjulpet meg enormt mye og jeg anbefaler det virkelig. Du får også med deg verdifullt materiell som du kan bruke til å friske opp kunnskapen etter kurset.

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Johanna | Student

Fantastisk kurs med en flott og dyktig lærer! Kurset er veldig godt strukturert, med interessante og nyttige temaer. Jeg forbedret mine muntlige ferdigheter, lærte mange språklige nyanser, og i tillegg klarte jeg å fylle mange "hull" som jeg hadde i norskgrammatikken min. Ola er en trivelig kar, så norsktimene var både lærerike og morsomme!

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Sergey | Student

Ola's Praktisk Norsk course is highly effective and invaluable for understanding everyday spoken Norwegian. In this course, Ola covers essential grammatical points, phrasal verbs, and slang that you might not find elsewhere. I appreciate how the course introduces a variety of Norwegian vocabulary and language structures through engaging topics like agriculture, health, online dating, and more. I actively apply what I've learned from Ola in different contexts during my daily conversations, which has significantly improved my communication skills. I highly recommend taking both of Ola's courses simultaneously, as they complement each other perfectly. Good luck!

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Reza | Student

Utmerket kurs, med en eksepsjonell lærer. Jeg vil gjøre oppmerksom på den meget gode og oversiktlige strukturen i kurset og interessante temablokker. Jeg lærte mange interessante sider ved norsk språk som ikke dekkes i andre kurs: aksent, melodi, intonasjon, problemstillinger knyttet til dialekter og slang. I tillegg er Ola ikke redd for å påpeke språkfeil elever gjør i timene, noe som er svært sjeldent blant norskspråklige. Jeg fikk mye ut av dette kurset, og jeg anbefaler det til alle som er interessert i å få større språkkunnskaper.

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Wojtek | Student

Before I took this course, I used to shy away from making small talk with Norwegians. But the practical tips Ola gives on how to show interest and respond appropriately have made it much easier to make casual conversation. Learning how Norwegians change, shorten and blend words when they speak fast has also improved my comprehension. I feel a lot more confident when speaking after preparing lots of oral answers to questions on interesting and relevant topics. Being corrected by Ola as I spoke, was invaluable. This is no lightweight Norwegian course but one that is both challenging and stimulating. If you are prepared to work on the material, your Norwegian will improve by leaps and bounds.

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Helen | Student

Etter at jeg tok kurs med Ola, merket jeg at mer naturlige fraser som brukes på norsk, begynte å dukke opp i hverdagen min. Da jeg lærte uttrykk som folk faktisk bruker på gata, følte jeg meg bedre rustet til å snakke norsk. Studenter kan forvente å lære ting man ikke finner i bøker – de uttrykkene og særpregede frasene som gjør språket ekte norsk.

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Eliana | Student

Hvis du kan norsk på et visst nivå og ikke vet hvordan du kan forbedre muntlig norsk ytterligere, er praktisk norsk kurs det rette for deg. Etter dette kurset har jeg inntrykk av at innfødte nordmenn forstår meg bedre og føler hva jeg egentlig mener. Et skikkelig praktisk norskkurs som er verdt det. Takk Ola.

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Moni | Student

Jeg føler at kurset var veldig nyttig for meg både for å snakke og forstå norsk bedre. I likte strukturen på nettleksjonene og Olas energi under gruppetimene, som var morsomme og engasjerende. Jeg vil absolutt anbefale dette kurset!

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Arina | Student

I have taken Ola's Practical Norwegian course and can highly recommend it. I feel like my Norwegian is improving with every lesson. The topics and assignments are very engaging and practical, but not primitive. Ola also provides a lot of up-to-date articles and posts from Norwegian newspapers and social media, so you feel like you're immersing in the context of real Norwegian society of today rather than the outdated textbook fiction. The material is presented very clearly, and real-life examples make it easier to remember. Ola is a wonderful teacher. Highly recommend!

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Anna | Student

Frequently asked questions

Practical Norwegian is designed for intermediate to advanced students living in Norway or students who use Norwegian on a regular basis. It's tailored to those who want to improve their understanding and fluency of Norwegian, especially in spoken contexts involving native speakers.

Beginners.
Pre-intermediate learners (A2) who are not familiar with B1-level concepts
People who primarily need a course to improve their writing skills (this course is mostly for speaking)

Practical Norwegian is centered around AUTHENTIC materials, i.e. materials which are not originally made for learners. Assuming you have prior knowledge about Norwegian grammar, this course focuses on actually applying that grammar in real life.

You get lifetime access to 7 extensive worksheet PDFs, quizzes, activities, 25 hours of prerecorded videos and guides for achieving native-speaker fluency. In addition, you may choose private or group lessons.

The private lessons will be coordinated individually and tailored to your tempo. When we meet, we'll spend the majority of the time on structured speaking exercises which focus on various language structures.

Live group sessions are conducted online with me, and take place on a weekly basis. They are interactive, with a maximum of 6 participants for personalized learning. You'll engage in discussions and practice integrating advanced grammar when you speak.

The next round of group lessons will take place in Aug/Sep 2025. Registrations open i early August.

Absolutely! If you already have a group who are all interested, reach out to me and we will agree on how to proceed.

Yes, the course is mobile-friendly. You can access materials, videos, and participate in live sessions from your computer, tablet, or smartphone.

-Ice swimming & health optimization as cultural trends

-Sustainability and ecology: self-sufficiency, organic farming & Norwegian dialects

-Digital life and relations: tech addiction and online dating

-Demographics: Family, fertility & demographic shifts in Norway

-Economics: Personal finance, saving and investing & economy in Norway

-Work and identity: Self employment & applying for jobs

Yes, I offer a 14-day money-back guarantee. No questions asked 😉

If you are participating in group sessions, you should plan to spend 2-5 hours per week studying to be well prepared for each class. If you are doing the private lesson package, you take as much time as you need between each lesson, e.g. lesson every second week.

This course is suitable for those with a good foundation in Norwegian, the ideal range being B1 to B2. You should be confident that you are B1 or above when starting the course. I don't have any tests for you on my page as of yet, but if you're unsure, you will find multiple ways to test your Norwegian if you do a Google search 😉

To enroll, click on the "Sign up now" button, fill in your details, and follow the instructions. You'll have immediate access to prerecorded materials.

Got more questions? Email hallo@olanorwegian.com, and I will answer as soon as I can!