Norsk (Norwegian) Schedule

Instructor: Tanja Eie

Beginning I Sec. 1 Part 2
$110
This is the CONTINUATION of Beginning Norwegian – Section 1. This class invites continuing beginners to learn Norwegian in a supportive online environment with a great textbook and a completely bilingual instructor who will teach you basic pronunciation, simple conversation, and how to read and write. Along the way, you will continue "The Mystery of Nils, Part 1" (the textbook), a coherent story, which starts very simply, but develops into a fascinating novel, while building a strong vocabulary! Text used: The Mystery of Nils Part 1 Please purchase before class begins.

Online Via Zoom
April 29 - May 20 (4 sessions)
Mondays 11am - 12 noon PDT

Beginning I Sec. 2 Part 2
$110
This is the CONTINUATION of Beginning Norwegian – Section 2. This class invites continuing beginners to learn Norwegian in a supportive online environment with a great textbook and a completely bilingual instructor who will teach you basic pronunciation, simple conversation, and how to read and write. Along the way, you will continue "The Mystery of Nils, Part 1" (the textbook), a coherent story, which starts very simply, but develops into a fascinating novel, while building a strong vocabulary! Text used: The Mystery of Nils Part 1 Please purchase before class begins.

Online Via Zoom
April 30 - May 21 (4 sessions)
Tuesdays 1pm - 2pm PDT

Beginning I Sec 3 Pt 1
$110
This course is meant for those with very little to no Norwegian skills. Using a textbook that incorporates dialogues and an intriguing story, you'll have the chance to read aloud, learn vocabulary, write, and learn some grammar along the way! This course is 4 weeks, but subsequent courses will continue in the same book, so it is an excellent investment in your Norwegian language journey! Prices vary, so for the best deal, google "The Mystery of Nils" and be sure to purchase PART 1! See you soon!
Text used: The Mystery of Nils Part 1 Please purchase before class begins.

Online Via Zoom
May 16 - June 6 (4 sessions)
Thursdays 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

Know-A-Little Sec 1 Part 2
$110
This is the CONTINUATION of KAL – Section 1. You will be using the same book, "The Mystery of Nils, Part 1". Velkommen tilbake!
Text used: The Mystery of Nils Part 1 Please purchase before class begins.

Online Via Zoom
April 29 - May 20 (4 sessions)
Mondays 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT

Know-A-Little Sec. 2 Part 2
$110
This is the CONTINUATION of KAL – Section 2. You will be using the same book, "The Mystery of Nils, Part 1". Velkommen tilbake! Text used: The Mystery of Nils Part 1 Please purchase before class begins.

Online Via Zoom
April 30 - May 21 (4 sessions)
Tuesdays 3pm - 4pm PDT

Enrollment and payment is still here at this website. Please click register to enroll in your Norwegian Self-study Video class.

norwegian self-study video sessions

Instructor: Ed Egerdahl

Pre-recorded lessons are to be viewed at the students own pace. Each level is packaged as four 1-hour videos plus text materials. Passwords change monthly so contact us if you need an extension to complete the class.

Beginning / Basic Review I $100
The Beginning / Basic Review class focus is on pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, structure plus reading & translating.  It consists of a combination of prerecorded video explanations, downloadable text materials and exercises plus audio recordings for "repeat after me" pronunciation practice.  Ed is the presenter.  There are four one-hour video lessons in this first section complete with all the accompanying materials emailed to those registered for the class.

Beginning II $100
Follow-up for Beginning/Basic Review I. Another 4 videos plus text materials.

Know-A-Little I (Beginning III) $100
Continuing on from Beginning II. Four more videos plus text materials to build on the first two Beginning classes.

Mixed Intermediate Video Series I (S. America Saga) $100
At your convenience! Four 60 minute videos plus text pages.
The Intermediate / Advanced Level will offer a mix of translation lessons. Ed will be the presenter. Interactive lessons based on his own personal storytelling of some major event in his life. It consists of alternating paragraphs of Norwegian text and English text. Each gets translated into the other language. On video, he will read the Norwegian and offer his suggested translation. Similarly, you will translate text into Norwegian and he will "act it out" on the whiteboard. Each enrolled student will be supplied with the full lesson text as "homework" which he will then walk you through. Utilizing the miracle of video editing, there will also be plenty of "visuals" to both educate and entertain you. The lessons will be based on his 8-week journey to South America.  

Mixed Intermediate Video Series II (S. America Saga) $100
Continuing the South America saga - Ocean cruising….

Mixed Intermediate Video Series III (S. America Saga) $100
Continuing the South America saga around the S. American cape….

Mixed Intermediate Winter Holidays in Norway $100
Short talks on Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas and New Years celebrations in Norway. Each of the 4 videos run approximately 30-40 minutes.

Dansk (Danish) Schedule

Instructor Melissa Lucas

Get Your Feet Wet: Beginning 1
June 19 - July 10 (4 sessions)
Wednesdays 5 - 6pm PDT
$100

Are you interested in learning Danish? Join our Beginning Danish 1 class at SLI and start your language journey today! Our supportive class atmosphere is perfect for new students to learn the basics of the language, including pronunciation, greetings, simple exchanges, numbers, foods, and cultural points like Danish geography and celebrations. With a relaxed conversational approach, questions and conversational “bunny trails” are welcome (within reason 😉) and the (free, online) textbook provides opportunities for reading, listening, and writing. Note, these are not "total immersion" classes. Instead, students and instructor will lay the foundations of understanding through English, while easing into Danish with dialogues and short exchanges. Sign up today!

Beginning Danish 1B (Know-A-Little)
June 20 - July 18 (4 sessions)
Thursdays 6:15-7:15pm PDT
$100

This class is the continuation of the April-May Beginning Danish class. If you did not take that class, but do know a little Danish, you are welcome to join us! If you are not sure what level you are at, please contact the instructor, Melissa Lucas: slidansk@outlook.com PLEASE NOTE: There will be no class on July 4. The free online copy of the textbook can be found here: https://www.letsdansk.com/_files/ugd/38995c_214fb56375f84665874c3861d194fc66.pdf

Danish 2B
June 19 - July 10 (4 sessions)
Wednesdays 6:15-7:15pm PDT
$100

For those continuing on from the April-May Danish 2 class. If you know some Danish and want to join us, you are welcome! If you are not sure what level you are, please contact the instructor Melissa Lucas at slidansk@outlook.com.

Danish 3B
June 18- July 19 (4 sessions)
Tuesdays 5-6pm PDT
$100

In this class, we'll continue with Colloquial Danish and focus on communicating more abstract ideas such as suggesting, wishing, and regretting. We'll also "dig in" to more vocabulary involving eating and drinking!

Please be patient while we transition to a new enrollment system.

Svenska (Swedish) schedule

Instructors laura wideburg, karin filipsson, Jack Rogalla

Saturday Seminars

Language: Swedish Prosody
$50
Focus on Swedish prosody! Swedish has 3 stresses: primary, secondary and unstressed. In order to be successfully understood, you need to place the right accent on the right syllable and become comfortable with secondary stress (which does not exist in English). We also look at sentence intonation with practical exercises!

Zoom: 30 Student limit
Saturday May 18 10:30 AM – 12:00 (1 Session)
Instructor: Laura A. Wideburg, Ph. D.

Language Classes

Beginning Swedish III
$220
Moving on with Swedish in the second class of our first year series. We cover Chapters 4-6 as we gain vocabulary about Swedish nature, Swedish holidays and skiing in Sweden. Prerequisite: Beginning Swedish 1.
Text: Swedish: The Basics (8th Edition) Available on blurb.com

Online Via Zoom - 18 student maximum
Sec. 1 June 19 - August 14 (9 Sessions)
Wednesdays12:30 – 2:00 p.m PDT
Instructor: Karin Filipsson

Online Via Zoom - 18 student maximum
Sec. 2 June 19 - August 14 (9 Sessions)
Wednesdays 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. PDT
Instructor: Jack Rogalla

Beginning IV Review
$220
Summer review class to keep your Swedish going! 8 separate themes cover geography, nature, history, culture and food! Increase your vocabulary while reviewing your grammar (no new grammar is introduced). A great class to get back into Swedish if you've been away from studying the language for a while! Text: Swedish: The Basics (8th Edition)

Online Via Zoom - 18 student maximum
Sec 1 June 17 - August 12 (9 Sessions)
Mondays, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m PDT
Instructor: Laura A. Wideburg, Ph. D.
Text: Swedish: The Basics (8th Edition)

In person at Wallingford Presbyterian Church
Sec 2 June 18 - August 13 (9 sessions)
Tuesdays, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m PDT
Instructor: Laura A. Wideburg, Ph. D.
Text: Swedish: The Basics (8th Edition)

Advanced III
$220
The 3rd class in our third-year series. As we read through Step Three, we will cover different topics as well as fact-based reading on Swedish geography and culture. Themed lists will help expand your vocabulary as we review grammar basics and work on fluent speaking. Text: Swedish: Becoming Fluent Step Three

Online via Zoom - 15 student maximum
June 18 - August 13 (9 Sessions)
Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15 p.m. PDT
Instructor: Laura Wideburg, Ph.D.
Text: Swedish: Becoming Fluent Step Three