Norsk (Norwegian) Schedule

Instructor: Tanja Eie

Beginning I Sec. 1 Part 2
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
Mondays 11am - 12 noon PDT

Beginning I Sec. 2 Part 2
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
Tuesdays 1pm - 2pm PDT

Beginning I Sec 3 Pt 1
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 9 - May 30
Thursdays 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

Know-A-Little Sec 1 Part 2
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
Mondays 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT

Know-A-Little Sec. 2 Part 2
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
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
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
Follow-up for Beginning/Basic Review I. Another 4 videos plus text materials.

Know-A-Little I (Beginning III)
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)
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)
Continuing the South America saga - Ocean cruising….

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

Mixed Intermediate Winter Holidays in Norway
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
April 18 - May 9 (4 sessions)
Thursdays 6:15-7:15pm PDT

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 2
April 17 - May 8 (4 sessions)
Wednesdays 6:15-7:15pm PDT

Finished Danish 1 and ready to move on? This class is a continuation of Danish 1. We will continue with chapter 4 of Colloquial Danish and focus more on constructing sentences that indicate things you did in the past, as well as things you are planning. We'll also work on the alphabet and keep on practicing with the Danish numbers.

Danish 3
April 9 - May 14 (6 sessions)
Tuesdays 5:00 - 6:00pm PST

In this class, we'll continue with Colloquial Danish and focus on phrases from daily life and daily schedules. We'll also talk about personal likes, dislikes, desires and feelings.

H. C. Anderson Advanced Bogklub
April 16 - May 21 (6 sessions)
Tuesdays 6:15 -7:15pm PST

Join the H.C. Andersen Advanced Bogklub at SLI for a unique literary experience. Perfect for advanced Danish speakers, this book club offers the opportunity to read and discuss one or two of Andersen's lesser-known works. The class is primarily conducted in Danish, but English is also used at times. Join us for a stimulating and engaging discussion of a literary giant whose works, insights, and innovations are too often skewed, blurred, and belittled in popular culture.

For folk, som godt kan forstå dansk and kan tale om nogle abstrakte emner. Vi samtaler lidt i begyndelsen af timen om forskellige emner, og så læser vi "Kejserens nye Klæder" og andre eventyre af H.C. Andersen.

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 Pronunciation
Focus on Swedish pronunciation! Perfect for Beginners and Intermediate students as well as anyone who wants to brush up their pronunciation. This class will look at specific difficult Swedish consonants and vowels and demonstrate where in the mouth the sounds are produced. Practice the sounds yourself as the session moves along to increase your confidence with spoken Swedish.

Zoom: 30 student limit
Saturday April 13 10:30 AM – 12:00 (1 Session)
Instructor: Laura A. Wideburg, Ph. D.

Language: Swedish Prosody
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.

Culture: Beowulf
Beowulf was from Skåne! This Old English epic poem describes the legendary hero who assisted the King of Denmark to rid the country of the monster Grendel. Many similarities with Icelandic verse let us wonder whether Beowulf was originally a Scandinavian tale!

Zoom: 30 student limit
Saturdays April 27 and May 4 10:30 A.M. – 12:00 (2 Sessions)
Instructor: Laura A. Wideburg, Ph. D.
Text: Beowulf, Seamus Heaney translation

Language Classes

Beginning Swedish II
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: Swedish Beginning I. 
Text: Swedish: The Basics (8th Edition) Available on blurb.com

Online Via Zoom - 18 student maximum
Sec. 1 April 3 – May 29 (9 Sessions)
Wednesdays12:30 – 2:00 p.m PDT
Instructor: Karin Filipsson

Online Via Zoom - 18 student maximum
Sec. 2 April 3 – May 29 (9 Sessions)
Wednesdays 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. PDT
Instructor: Jack Rogalla

Beginning III
Finishing our first year series! This class covers Chapters 7 – 10 and completes the book The Basics. We cover the holidays Valborg and Midsommar as well as taking a peek at the Swedish open-air museum Skansen and find out about seven kinds of cookies. Much practical conversation practice will consolidate your knowledge and skill of the Swedish language. Text: Swedish: The Basics (8th Edition)

Online Via Zoom - 18 student maximum
Sec 1 April 1 – June 3 (9 Sessions no class 5/27 Memorial Day)
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 April 2 – May 28 (9 sessions)
Tuesdays, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m PDT
Instructor: Laura A. Wideburg, Ph. D.
Text: Swedish: The Basics (8th Edition)

Intermediate III
The third class and last class in our second-year series. Review and consolidation of Swedish grammar, much more conversation practice and ending with a look at a big party in Sweden – a wedding! We will finish the book Beyond the Basics.  Text: Swedish: Beyond the Basics

Online via Zoom - 15 student maximum
April 4 - May 30 (9 Sessions)
Thursdays, 5:00–6:30 p.m. PDT
Instructor: Laura A. Wideburg, Ph. D.
Text: Swedish: Beyond the Basics Available at blurb.com.

Advanced II
The second class in our third year series. As we read through Step Two, 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 Two

Online via Zoom - 15 student maximum
April 2 - May 28 (9 Sessions)
Tuesdays, 7:45-9:15 p.m. PDT
Instructor: Laura Wideburg, Ph.D.
Text: Swedish: Becoming Fluent Step Two

Expert
Expert är en kurs på svenska för folk som har lärt sig mycket svenska och kan prata mer eller mindre flytande svenska. Här ska vi tala svenska, diskutera en bok på svenska och träna lite grammatik. Expert is for those who have completed Advanced III (our third year series) or the equivalent.

Online via Zoom - 12 student maximum
April 2 - May 28 (9 Sessions)
Tuesdays 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. PDT
Instructor: Karin Filipsson
Text: Hemsöborna av August Strindberg

Conversation

Intermediate-Advanced
Speak Swedish in a relaxed environment as we explore different topics and expand vocabulary. Some instruction but most of the hour is spent in actual conversation. A great way to increase confidence in speaking everyday Swedish. Requirements: Completed Beg III or equivalent.

Online via Zoom - 15 students maximum
April 4 - May 30 (9 Sessions)
Thursdays, 7:00–8:00 p.m. PDT
Instructor: Laura A. Wideburg, Ph. D.
Requirements: Completed Beg III or equivalent.

Conversation Expert
Kom och tala svenska med oss! Samtalskursen är till för de som kan flytande svenska och vill prata med andra människor som kan flytande svenska! Läraren har svenska som första språk.

This class is for those who speak fluent Swedish (Completed Advanced III or beyond).

Online via Zoom - 15 student maximum
April 5 - May 30 (9 Sessions)
Fridays 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. PDT
Instructor: Karin Filipsson
Text: None

Culture Classes

The Scandinavian Middle Ages
The Scandinavian Middle Ages saw Sweden, Denmark and Norway in constant opposition and sometimes warfare until all the nations combined to form the Kalmar Union under Queen Margaret I. This remarkable woman steered Scandinavia in her own right, a novelty for Europe. Saint Birgitta of Sweden was also a formidable medieval woman who was able to wield earthly as well as spiritual power. During this era, Scandinavia became part of Western Europe and set the stage for the nation states that would follow the Middle Ages. 

Online via Zoom - 30 students maximum
April 1 - May 6 (6 Sessions)
Mondays, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. PDT
Instructor: Laura A. Wideburg, Ph. D.

Culture: Beowulf
Beowulf was from Skåne! This Old English epic poem describes the legendary hero who assisted the King of Denmark to rid the country of the monster Grendel. Many similarities with Icelandic verse let us wonder whether Beowulf was originally a Scandinavian tale!

Zoom: 30 student limit
Saturdays April 27 and May 4 10:30 A.M. – 12:00 (2 Sessions)
Instructor: Laura A. Wideburg, Ph. D.
Text: Beowulf, Seamus Heaney translation