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Survival Phrases

The exact phrases you need for real life abroad — with practice dialogues and audio, for every level.

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ALL LEVELSA1A2B1
ALL TOPICS Greetings & Socializing Eating & Drinking Out Travel & Transport Hotels & Accommodation Shopping & Money Health & Pharmacy Banking & Daily Admin Renting & Housing Everyday Services Emergencies & Safety Work & Study

Work & Study

Interviews, the workplace, and enrolling in courses.

A2

Your First Day at Work

Learn the essential Norwegian phrases you need to navigate your first day at work, from introducing yourself to finding the coffee machine and lunch room.

B1

Your First Day at Work

Essential phrases for surviving your first day at a Norwegian workplace, from navigating the office and asking for help to chatting with your new colleagues.

A2

Enrolling in a Course

Use these phrases when asking about language classes, schedules, and registering for a new course.

B1

Enrolling in a Course

Essential phrases and questions for navigating course enrollment, placement tests, and registration at a language school or adult education center.

B1

Asking for Time Off

These phrases will help you navigate Norwegian workplace culture, whether you are formally requesting vacation, taking time off in lieu, or calling in sick.

A2

Asking for Time Off

Use these phrases to navigate Norwegian workplaces when you need to ask for vacation, take a single day off, or call in sick.