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Norwegian practice
The Norwegian practice, "Norsktrening", is a place where you can practice your Norwegian with others who are also learning the language.
Do you need help with your spoken Norwegian? come to our Norwegian Practice or "Norsktrening".
This is not a language course, but simply a place to practice your Norwegian with others.
What is Norwegian practice?
Norwegian practice is an opportunity to come and practice spoken Norwegian in groups lead by a volunteer. The volunteers are not Norwegian teachers, so this is not a Norwegian language course. You will be placed in a group depending on your level in Norwegian, so that you get to practice with people on the same level as you. This gives you the opportunity to practice what you already know, as well as learning new words and expressions. Every group is lead by a volunteer who speaks Norwegian. Volunteers use pictures, games and exersises to help the group practice their language skills.
Who can come to Norwegian practice?
Norwegian practice is an activity for everyone above 18 years of age who wishes to practice their Norwegian. You can come to Norwegian practice even if your Norwegian is very limited. You do not have to sign up to join, but we recommend arriving early. There are a lot of people who are interested in the activity, and a limited amount of space.
Digital Norwegian practice
What is Digital Norsktrening?
Digital Norsktrening is an opportunity to practice spoken Norwegian in small groups online. The groups are led by a volunteer who speaks Norwegian (not a Norwegian teacher, as this is not a language course). You will be placed in a group depending on your Norwegian level so that you get to practice with other people at the same level as you. We use the digital platoform Zoom.
Who can praticipate?
Digital Norsktrening is open for anyone who is above 18 years old and wants to practice spoken Norwegian online. You need a pc, a tablet or a smartphone with a microphone and camera, and internet connection to participate.
Local Red Cross chapters who offer Norwegian practice
Askøy Røde Kors
The International Women’s Café at the Askøy Red Cross house in Florvåg is an open meeting space for women with immigrant and multi-cultural backgrounds, where practicing Norwegian is part of the objective.
For information about the activities and program, visit and follow their Facebook page.
For questions, contact activity leader Rahel at hiabey11@hotmail.com.
Bergen Røde Kors
Bergen Red Cross offers Norwegian practice every day of the week, and offers both physical and digital attendance, in addition to walking groups around the city area.
For information about the activities and program, visit and follow their Facebook page.
For questions, contact activity coordinator Nora Børø at nora.boro@redcross.no or +47 412 32 170.
Laksevåg Røde Kors
At Laksevåg library (Damsgårdsallmenningen 1), Laksevåg Red Cross arranges a weekly social language café where participants practice speaking Norwegian and enjoy nice conversations and something to eat.
For information about the language café and program, follow Laksevåg bibliotek on Facebook or see the event calendar.
For more information, contact activity coordinator Ingrid Helene Ramberg at ingrid.helene.ramberg@redcross.no, or Laksevåg Bibliotek at laksevag@bergenbibliotek.no.
Sund Røde Kors
Sund Red Cross has an Open House at their activity house in Florvåg every Tuesday from 12.30-14.30. There you can meet and talk to nice people, get help with homework, practice Norwegian, and generally hang out and expand your social network.
Visit Sund Red Cross´ Facebook page for more information or contact sundrk.flerkultur@gmail.com.
Voss Røde Kors
At Voss Red Cross you can partake in a range of activities for people with multicultural backgrounds and people who wants to practice Norwegian. Voss arranges an International Café, as well as a Women’s Group, where you can practice Norwegian, socialize and meet new people.
Visit their Facebook page for more information about the activities or contact coordinator Marit Nedkvitne at marit.nedkvitne@redcross.no.
Other
Both Fana Red Cross and Stord Red Cross are working on starting up Norwegian Practice, and more information on this will come when the activity is up and running. Meanwhile, they are in need of Norwegian speaking volunteers in order to establish the activity. Visit their websites for more information and contact info.