Native-speaker closeness
Half Norwegian, raised bilingually. You learn living, everyday Norwegian – and pick up an understanding of Danish and Swedish along the way.
Norwegian, because the North is calling you.
Personal lessons with Rita – half Norwegian, a trained language teacher. For everyone who loves the North: for your next trip, for family and friends, or for a life there.
- A1 – C2 · Bokmål
- Online & in person
- One-to-one & small group
- Start any time
A1–C2 all levels, Bokmål
Half Norwegian bilingual upbringing
2017 in adult education
1:1 & 2–4 one-to-one & small groups
No off-the-shelf programme – your own path to your goal.
You won't just learn a language “somehow” – you'll learn exactly what you need: for your job, your studies or moving to Norway. Taught with warmth, structured clearly.
Tailored to your goal
Travel to the North, everyday life, studies, work or moving abroad: lessons are tailored to your specific goal and pace – not to a rigid programme.
Flexible & personal
Start any time, no minimum number of participants, no fixed times. Online from anywhere or in person in the Basel area.
Trained educator
BA, CELTA, Master of Education and SVEB. Teaching materials from Norway, supplemented with my own exercises and current topics.
Three clear paths. Transparent prices.
Instead of a jungle of courses: the three offers that help my students progress fastest. Prices per lesson – no small print.
Bestseller
Travel Norwegian 1:1
Anyone who wants to travel through the North and understand it
One-to-one lessons, tailored entirely to you – from your first sentences to free conversation. Ideal if, in Norway, you want to do more than take photos: talk, understand and belong.
- Personal learning plan built around your goal (everyday life, travel, work or relocation)
- Flexible scheduling – start any time, no fixed slots
- Online or in person in the Basel area
- Teaching materials straight from Norway, plus exercises from Rita herself
from CHF 90 per lesson (45 min), 1:1
Enquire about Travel Norwegian Small group
Conversation Club
Anyone who wants to speak and keep at it
A small group of 2–4 people. Ongoing, lively and better value per person – you practise speaking freely in a relaxed setting while diving deep into Norwegian culture and everyday life.
- Fixed small group (2–4 people), personal attention
- Focus on free speaking & listening comprehension
- Topics from the news, series, music & literature
- Online – join from anywhere
from CHF 50 per lesson (45 min), per person
Enquire about the Conversation Club Intensive
Intensive & groups
Groups, families & companies
Intensive weeks in Basel or Bergen – plus courses for your own group: family, friends, a travel group or a team. If you want to make progress together before your next trip to Norway, we’ll put the programme together.
- Your own group: family, friends, travel group or team
- Intensive weeks with a high lesson frequency – Basel or Bergen
- Company courses on request, invoicing to the company possible
- Lessons possible in German or English
Individual quote based on needs & scope
Enquire about a quote What my students say.
Thoughtful, engaging and warm – these words come from real students.
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Rita's Norwegian lessons are well-grounded, purposeful, exciting, varied, adapted to the participants' level and pace, amusing, reflect a great love for Norway and Norwegians, personal … and are simply fun.
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Rita's lessons are a good mix of fun and learning: in other words, perfect. Culture and background aren't neglected either. Bottom line: if you can't learn Norwegian with Rita, you won't learn it anywhere else.
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I've been attending Rita's Norwegian course for several years now and still look forward to it every time. The lessons are instructive and varied, and take place in a completely relaxed atmosphere. Rita is a very warm and helpful teacher.
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It matters a great deal to Rita to respond to the needs and wishes of her language students. Warm-hearted, natural and open – just as Rita describes the people of Norway, she is herself. Learning Norwegian with Rita is simply fun!
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I was very satisfied with the course. The lessons are very well prepared, structured and varied – the right mix of grammar, language, listening and reading exercises. Right after the lesson, a Word document with the grammar arrives. I really appreciate that.
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The course atmosphere was very constructive and conducive to learning. What I liked best was that you kept telling us things about Norwegian culture. That helped me a lot in Norway, to immerse myself in the culture there more quickly.
Reviews translated from German.
From enquiry to your first lesson in five steps.
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Enquiry
You write to me via the contact form to tell me what you'd like to achieve.
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Trial lesson
In a free trial lesson, we discuss your goals and scheduling.
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Preparation
I recommend the right books – you order and pay for these yourself (not included in the course price). I prepare your materials.
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Invitation
You receive your invitation and the invoice – everything clearly arranged.
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Let's go!
Your journey into Norwegian begins – flexible, personal and full of enjoyment.
Good to know.
When can I start a course?
Any time. There are no fixed start dates and no minimum number of participants – we arrange the times individually, by agreement.
Are lessons held online or in person?
Both are possible. The flexible online courses suit all levels, and you can join from anywhere. I offer in-person lessons in the Basel area.
Which levels do you teach?
Norwegian (Bokmål) from A1 to C2 – from your first sentences to confident speaking. I teach English and German on request, also from beginner to advanced.
What language do you teach in?
I teach in German and in English – so you can comfortably learn Norwegian even if German isn't your native language.
What does a lesson cost?
A lesson lasts 45 minutes. One-to-one lessons start from CHF 90, small groups from CHF 50 per person. For companies and intensive courses, I put together an individual quote. In a free trial lesson, we get to know each other with no obligation.
Do you offer exam preparation?
I don't currently offer dedicated exam courses. Preparation courses for the “Norskprøve” are planned for 2027. Of course, I can already tailor lessons to a personal goal right now – feel free to mention it in your trial lesson.
Can I refer you to someone – and do I get something for it?
Yes, gladly. For every person who starts with me through you, you get a free lesson (45 min), and they start with 50% off their first paid lesson. All the details are on the “Referrals” page.
Where lessons take place.
Rita Chapman
Hauptstrasse 34
CH-4102 Binningen
Basel area · online worldwide
Open Binningen in Google Maps
Your next adventure awaits.
Write and tell me what you'd like to achieve – in a free trial lesson, we'll find the right path together.