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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 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.

A2

Enrolling in a Course

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

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.

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