Good Norwegian Language Course?
Q: It's been about 20 years since I've taken any Norwegian classes; I took
4 semesters of Norwegian at Luther College. I still have the textbook
and dictionary from the class, but I'm looking for a good Norwegian
language course on CD/tape to use as a refresher. I'm looking for a
fairly complete course, not one of the "Learn Just Enough Norwegian to
Ask Where the Bathroom Is" courses. Any recommendations?
A:Yes. Try La Méthode Assimil Le norvégien sans peine, 4 CD's (more than 4
hours) + a very fine book of 640 pages containing 100 lessons, copious
explanations, and going up to quite sophisticated colloquial Norwegian
Bokmål. The fact that the book is in French is not a problem, the Assimil
method is intuitive and is based upon efficient use of passive and active
learning, as well as on curiosity and a whacky sense of humor. The CD's are
excellently produced and are only in Norwegian. At a cost of about 68.45 ¤
or 54.42 ¤ + postage if you purchase it online from http://www.fnac.com/
it's a bargain.