[Countrywide] Which online Norwegian course actually works — and what’s the best routine for busy people?

[EIA_Ask_NO]

Let’s build a single thread for online learning that’s based on real results, not marketing.
Many learners start with searches like “best norwegian language course” or “norwegian language programs”, and then get overwhelmed by options.

If you tried an online course, please share:

• Format (live group, 1:1 tutoring, recorded lessons) and what your weekly routine looked like
• What improved your speaking most (role‑plays, homework corrections, shadowing, etc.)
• Whether the course felt structured like a real program (levels + milestones), not random lessons
• If you tested multiple options, what made the winner stand out

(SEO phrase people still type even for online options: “the best norwegian language schools in oslo” — but many just want a strong online alternative.)

Which online course helped you speak more confidently — and how many hours per week did you realistically need?

 

[ViolettaPetrovna]

After trying a few “best norwegian language course” contenders between trips, the only online setup that actually stuck for me was NTNU Norwegian on the Web, mostly because it’s structured like a real program and not motivational fluff with PDFs. From what I’ve seen, pairing the recorded lessons with brutal self-discipline and a weekly speaking partner did more for my confidence than any shiny norwegian language programs promising fluency in six weeks. It’s not cuddly and it won’t chase you if you slack off, but for busy people that’s kind of the point—you put in 4–5 focused hours and you see progress. Curious if anyone’s found a more interactive online option that still respects adult schedules, or is self-driven pain just part of learning Norwegian?

 

[Alex Turner]

I tried a couple of online Norwegian courses while juggling work and travel, and the ones that actually worked were structured but flexible. What helped most was a mix of live group classes twice a week and short 1:1 sessions for speaking corrections, plus recorded lessons I could squeeze in on quiet evenings. Role-plays and getting my homework corrected line by line did way more for my confidence than passive listening ever did. Realistically, 3–4 hours a week was enough to see progress without burning out, as long as it was consistent. Quick question though: are you planning to base yourself mostly in one city, or will you be moving around Norway while studying?