Learn about learning Norwegian at our March social

Each year a handful of people contact the society to inquire about learning Norwegian.

As far as languages go, it’s not the most complicated. The grammar is fairly simple and many words are similar to English. However, it is hard to know where to begin if you didn’t have the good fortune to be born and raised in Norway. We are therefore delighted that this month’s social event we will be joined by an expert.

Anna-Marie Kjøde Olsen is a Norwegian teacher and academic from the University of Bergen who is currently spending a year at Swansea University, where she is continuing her PhD research into how adults learn Norwegian as a second language, particularly those who haven’t had the benefit of advanced language learning in the past.

Anna-Marie will talk about her work with international students, immigrants, refugees and other adult learners, and answer your questions about the language and how to go about learning or improving.

Join us at the Norwegian Church in Cardiff on Saturday 25 March at 2.30 pm. In celebration of Norwegian waffle week (seriously!), we will be serving fresh waffles in the traditional style. The café will be open at lunchtime for those seeking something more savoury or substantial. And of course, as usual, there will be the chance to chat over coffee – whether in Norwegian, Welsh or English!