NorwegianClass101 vs. Duolingo

Are you looking for an easier way to learn Norwegian?
With NorwegianClass101… You learn Norwegian conversations with quick, 3-15 minute audio & video lessons by real teachers. Just press play. Our teachers give you a practical dialogue, explain every word and grammar rule. And then, you’re ready to speak Norwegian in just minutes.
And on top of it, you get extra study tools… to help you learn even faster: Lesson notes, spaced repetition flashcards, dialogue tracks, voice recording tools.. and more.

What’s the difference between NorwegianClass101 and Duolingo?

NorwegianClass101
Duolingo
Lesson
Lesson style
Quick Audio/Video lessons made by real teachers. Just press play and listen to a native conversation. Then, our teachers explain and translate words and grammar rules. Read along with lesson notes.
Game-like lessons
Lesson level
Absolute beginner to advanced
(CEFR A1-C1)
Up to Intermediate (CEFR B2)
Practice tests
Downloadable lessons for offline learning
Paid subscription only
Skip lessons
Explore our entire lesson library anytime you want
Paid subscription only
No 3rd party ad to interrupt learning
Unless you upgrade
Learning Resources
Vocabulary Lists
Norwegian Dictionary
Learning with a teacher
(Available with the Premium PLUS subscription)
Personal teacher
Ongoing assessment
Hand-graded assessments
Certificate of Completion
NorwegianClass101
Duolingo
Lesson
Quick Audio/Video lessons made by real teachers. Just press play and listen to a native conversation. Then, our teachers explain and translate words and grammar rules. Read along with lesson notes
Absolute beginner to advanced (CEFR A1-C1) Lesson level
Practice tests
Downloadable lessons for offline learning
Skip lessons
Explore our entire lesson library anytime you want
No 3rd party ad to interrupt learning
Learning Resources
Vocabulary Lists
Norwegian Dictionary
Learning with a teacher
(Available with the Premium PLUS subscription)
Personal teacher
Ongoing assessment
Hand-graded assessments
Certificate of Completion
Lesson
Game-like lessons
Up to Intermediate (CEFR B2)
Practice tests
Paid subscription onlyDownloadable lessons for offline learning
Paid subscription onlySkip lessons
Unless you upgradeNo 3rd party ad to interrupt learning
Learning Resources
Vocabulary Lists
Norwegian Dictionary
Learning with a teacher
(Available with the Premium PLUS subscription)
Personal teacher
Ongoing assessment
Hand-graded assessments
Certificate of Completion

Why Learn Norwegian with NorwegianClass101

With some programs, you’re just doing “fill-in-the-blank” quizzes. Or playing matching games. Or listening to audio clips of disconnected phrases. And these can help you learn a few words and phrases.
But they can’t help you with speaking and understanding a language.
To understand and start speaking Norwegian, you need to hear actual Norwegian conversations. And then have everything explained to you by a teacher. That’s how NorwegianClass101 lessons work.
And our study tools help you master these words, phrases and conversations even faster.
Listen to conversations with audio and video lessons
Read along with lesson notes
Learn anywhere, anytime with free app access
Immerse yourself with Norwegian-only conversation tracks
Replay lessons as much as you want
Review words & phrases with spaced repetition flashcards
Create your own word lists for review
Practice speaking with Voice Recording Tools

See why our students love us

This podcast has literally revolutionized my studying of Norwegian! I have found the dialogue-based podcasts most helpful. They are spoken at natural speed, not at the "sympathetic" pace one tends to find in other dialogues recorded for Norwegian learners, and they are rich with slang and idiom, which has helped me to understand conversations with native speakers. Finally, they are mostly themed around characters that you see again and again. This context helps me remember better because I'm not just abstract phrases in a phrasebook, but ways of communicating that I feel I have witnessed firsthand. The PDFs are a great tool that help me make sure I haven't missed anything and have understood every word. Great work, NorwegianClass101!
Kevin Crisp
I've been using Norwegian Class 101 premium service for more than a year now. The service is great and the tutors are very helpful. Each time I have questions about Norwegian culture, grammar and vocabulary, they are always there for me with a response usually within 24 hours. They also help me with my Norwegian homework and explain the mistakes I make.
Dimitris Polychronopoulos
I know I should start my testimonial with some beautiful introduction, but I'm sorry. I can't wait. I must say it NOW - guys, you're awesome!!!
I live in Moscow. It's a veeery big city. Here're many various options of learning, I guess, almost any language you can imagine. And for sure it's not a problem to find some Norwegian courses. And I'd been going to start one of them - until something stopped me. What was it? The Innovative Language 101 ad in a social network. I'd been using the app just one week for free - it was pretty enough to buy the Premium membership without a doubt. Well-structered, nicely performed, only useful information - information that usually makes you yawn and shortly give up is sooo fascinating!
I can go on and on. THANK you!
Marina Kuznetcova

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