Ekte Norsk is an approved online Norwegian course provider founded by Alisa Ovchinnikova. It is built on the idea that learning should be engaging and practical. We use the latest research in second language acquisition and implement the principle of learning by doing in our lessons.
Our goal is to help you become independent in your learning, so you can use the language with confidence and keep learning without relying on the teacher. With us, learning Norwegian is about mastery, freedom, and the joy of learning.
Founder's Message
Ekte Norsk started as a TikTok blog where I shared short videos about the Norwegian language and culture. The project made me realize how many people are looking for a more lively and understandable way to learn Norwegian. That’s why I decided to create a school where this way of learning has more space – where the language is used, lived, and experienced in practice.
I base my teaching on recent research, my own experience as a language learner & immigrant, and many years of teaching practice. I love seeing when something “clicks” for my students – when they suddenly understand, dare to speak, and feel that Norwegian is a language they can truly use.
Kind regards,
Alisa Ovchinnikova
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My name is Alisa and I am the teacher and instructional designer at Ekte Norsk. Here is why:
Bachelor in Foreign Language Pedagogics (4 yrs)
I took a higher language teacher education where I learned French and English in depth, covering all the aspects of language study. My favourite subjects were Language History, Latin and Lexicology.
Master in Management (2 yrs)
Focused on building good systems, motivating people, and turning ideas into practical solutions. I bring that mindset into teaching — making Norwegian learning clear, structured and empowering.
Norwegian as a Second Language (45 credits)
Three semesters focused on Norwegian grammar and second language acquisition. This course deepened my understanding of how Norwegian is learned and taught from a linguistic perspective.
DELTA Module 1
Helped me connect language systems with analysis-based teaching decisions and view lessons as purposeful, efficient, and result-oriented processes.
Instructional Designer Course
Strengthened my ability to design learning intentionally — analysing learner needs, keeping motivation high, and creating materials that truly support progress.
Dates: 05.01.2026 - 25.02.2026 32 academic hours, 8 weeks 2 lessons/week (Zoom) Mon, Wed 17:30-19:00 Coursebook: På vei (2025) chapters 1-8(9) - BOOKS NOT INCLUDED
The course is approved by Norwegian Department of Education and follows the Læreplan i norsk for voksne innvandrere – Nivå A1–B2.
Topics:
Hva heter du? (Introduction, getting to know each other)
Hva gjør du? (Verbs and questions)
Fra morgen til kveld (Daily routines & Time)
På norskkurs (Classroom things & activities)
Familieliv (Family)
På kjøpesenteret (Shopping)
Her bor jeg (Home)
Prat i pausen (Work & Socialisation)
Vær og årstider (Weather & Seasons)*
*Whether the chapter is studied or not, will depend on the group dynamic and work tempo.
The course includes tests after every chapter with teacher feedback.
Group communication goes via WhatsApp or Telegram (we choose based on group's preferences).
Norwegian Online Level A2
3990
kr
Dates: 06.01.2026 - 26.02.2026 32 academic hours, 8 weeks 2 lessons/week (Zoom) Tue, Thu 17:30-19:00 Coursebook: På vei (2025) chapters 9-16 - BOOKS NOT INCLUDED
The course is approved by Norwegian Department of Education and follows the Læreplan i norsk for voksne innvandrere – Nivå A1–B2.
Topics:
Vær og årstider (Weather & Seasons)
Litt om Norge (Norway)
Språkpraksis (Internship)
Livsstil, kropp og helse (Lifestyle, body & health)
Økonomi (Finances)
Barnehage, skole og utdanning (Education)
Høytid og fest (Culture)
På jobb (At work)
The course includes tests after every chapter with teacher feedback.
Group communication goes via WhatsApp or Telegram (we choose based on group's preferences).
Norwegian Online level B1
7490
kr
Dates B1.1: 05.01.2026 - 26.02.2026, chaptes 1-7(8) Break: on week 10 (02.03.2026 - 06.03.2026) B1.2: 09.03.2026 - 29.04.2026, chapters 8(9) - 15 64 academic hours, 4 months 2 lessons a week (Zoom) Tue, Thu 19:30-21:00 Coursebook: Stein på Stein (2021) - BOOKS NOT INCLUDED
The course is approved by Norwegian Department of Education and follows the Læreplan i norsk for voksne innvandrere – Nivå A1–B2.
Topics:
Drømmer og planer (Dreams & Plans)
En ny start (A New Beginning)
Skole og utdanning (School & Education)
Familieliv (Family Life)
Bolig og økonomi (Housing & Economy)
Informasjon og kommunikasjon (Information & Communication)
Barn og unge (Children & Youth)
Å søke jobb (Job search)
Kultur og tradisjoner (Culture & Traditions)
Mat og helse (Food & Health)
Miljø og klima (Climate & Environment)
En velferdsstat (A welfare state)
Arbeidsliv (Worklife)
Næringer i Norge (Industries in Norway)
Demokrati og menneskerettigheter (Democracy & Human Rights)
The course includes tests after every chapter with teacher feedback.
Group communication goes via WhatsApp or Telegram (we choose based on group's preferences).
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