Norwegian: An Essential Grammar (Essential Grammars) [Paperback]

Åse-Berit Strandskogen (Author), Rolf Strandskogen (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0415109795 | ISBN-13: 978-0415109796 | Publication Date: December 20, 1994 | Edition: Reissue

Norwegian: An Essential Grammar is a reference guide to the most important aspects of contemporary Norwegian as used by native speakers.
The Grammar presents a fresh and accessible description of the language. Explanations are clear, free from jargon and often accompanied by exercises. The book gives a simple, step-by-step presentation of the grammatical systems of Norwegian and demonstrates and explains usages which have proved difficult for those learning the language in the past. It is clearly laid-out for easy reference making it accessible for those at a beginner/intermediate level.
This is the ideal reference source for all learners, whether studying independently or in a class.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This is an excellent dictionary, prepared with all the attention a good lexicographer pays to every detail and with all the typographical differentiation of various categories of information.
–Language and Linguistics, 1996

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Norwegian

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; Reissue edition (December 20, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415109795
• ISBN-13: 978-0415109796
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #441,914 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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51 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good book when used only for it's purpose., April 16, 1999

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This review is from: Norwegian: An Essential Grammar (Essential Grammars) (Paperback)

This book is an excellent Grammar book, in fact, language would be easier to learn if a book was made in this format for every language. The Authors, Ase-Berit and Rolf Strandskogen, are professors of Norwegian as a foreign language at the University of Oslo. This book tells nothing about Norweigan culture, it is not a Norwegian dictionary, it alone will not help you learn Norwegian. But, when used specifically for Norwegian grammar, it is the best book you can buy; and because grammar is essential in learning a foreign language, and speaking a native language correctly, this book is a must-have if you are learning Norwegian on your own.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars By far the Best, February 10, 2000

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Brian W. Capeloto MD (Anaheim, California, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Norwegian: An Essential Grammar (Essential Grammars) (Paperback)

Åse-Berit and Rolf Strandskogen have put together one of the best organized grammars in any foreign language. Organized by part of speech; it highlights all the basic rules as well as some subtle pearls of the Norwegian language. Not a course in itself, but a wonderful addition to any of the comtemporary Norwegian language courses currently published. I highly recommend it for any level learner.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars By far the Best, February 10, 2000

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Brian W. Capeloto MD (Anaheim, California, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Norwegian: An Essential Grammar (Essential Grammars) (Paperback)

Åse-Berit and Rolf Strandskogen have put together one of the best organized grammars in any foreign language. Organized by part of speech; it highlights all the basic rules as well as some subtle pearls of the Norwegian language. Not a course in itself, but a wonderful addition to any of the comtemporary Norwegian language courses currently published. I highly recommend it for any level learner.