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Let's talk about Norway.

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Come on!

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updated May 29, 2012
edited by Vicente1
posted by Vicente1
Hi zade, just a small point. There is no British English, it's just English, hehe. - Eddy, Apr 22, 2011
Hi, Eddy. Yes, i know that, but sometimes it's better to use "British English (accent, the way of saying some words, etc)" well, i'm not sure, but that's why i'd like to get some points of view :D thanks, Eddy. - Vicente1, Apr 22, 2011

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Here is a map of the counties in Norway ("provincias" in Spanish). Norway has 19 counties. Svalbard and Jan Mayen are 2 integral overseas territories.

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updated Apr 22, 2011
posted by Fidalgo
You are an amazing guy Fodalgo. I dips me lid! - ray76, Apr 22, 2011
Woooooow :O - Vicente1, Apr 22, 2011
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Vicente, what an amazing opportunity. I don't think you have to worry about the different spoken English. Ours (US) is as similar to Great Britain as Hispanoamerica is to Spain, they just sound funnywink I wish you and your family all the luck and good fortune in the world and fortunately for us the worldwide web will keep you with us as if you never even moved.

P.S. My wife says the girls there are absolutely beautiful!

updated Jul 16, 2011
edited by Yeser007
posted by Yeser007
I think that there are polar bears in the country :) - Fidalgo, Apr 22, 2011
Haha! Maybe he will see some of your relatives there:) - Yeser007, Apr 22, 2011
That's right, it's a great opportunity and i'm going to take it. Obviusly, i will keep with you wherever i go, SD's the best. - Vicente1, Apr 22, 2011
Oh, and maybe i will see some polar bears :o jajajajajjaja - Vicente1, Apr 22, 2011
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Norway is a wonderful place! I would love to go and visit it myself!! However, getting accustomed to the customs is difficult at first but by time you will feel as if youve been living there forever! Dont be shy to use the language you know. British english or american english is almost the same its just the accent and the way of saying the word differs. Its nice to learn new forms of english but using the one you know is no harm. Youre supposed to be proud of what you know smile

updated Apr 22, 2011
posted by JessicaHd93
Hi, Jessica. Well, you're right, it'll be really difficult at first, but i'm sure it's worth it. Thanks for sharing your opinion, it's very useful :D - Vicente1, Apr 22, 2011
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You can't live in a country and pass up the opportunity to learn, at least, some of the native language. And why not get your info from a native. Here is an offer from someone that lives close to Oslo offering to help a penpal in English/Norwegian. I sure that you can find many such offers.

Norwegian/English penpal

But I'll wait and see if I "meet" someone who needs to learn Norwegian, so it'll be useful for both parts!

updated Apr 22, 2011
posted by 0074b507
Wow, gfreed ... Thank you so much ! thanks for sharing your opinion and this information. You're great - Vicente1, Apr 22, 2011
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I am really excited for you! It will be a great adventure for you and your family. I moved many times when I was growing up, but never to such a great place as Norway. What a great place to go -- you will be able to learn all about a new country, their language, people, and culture. It looks so beautiful there, too. You have a lot of time to get ready for your new adventure and you are doing the right thing by asking questions and doing research. I'm so glad you are sharing this with us!

www.norway.no

updated Apr 23, 2011
edited by sanlee
posted by sanlee
Thanks, Sanlee ! Yes, i will learn a lot of things and you're right too ... Norway looks so beautiful... I wanted to share this with you all, you're my second family, i couldn't hide this. - Vicente1, Apr 22, 2011
It will be an adventure and a new beginning for your family. Make sure you check the link. It looks very informative. - sanlee, Apr 23, 2011
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Arte rupestre de Alta

Las rocas con Arte rupestre de Alta son parte de un sitio arqueológico cerca de la ciudad noruega de Alta, en la provincia de Finnmark, en el norte de Noruega. Desde que las tallas o más correctamente petroglifos fueron descubiertos en 1972 más de 5000 petroglifos han sido descubiertos en diferentes lugares de la zona. El sitio principal es Jiepmaluokta, a unos cuatro kilómetros de Alta, conteniendo alrededor de 3.000 representaciones que se han convertido en un museo al aire libre. El lugar ha sido incluido por la Unesco dentro de la lista del Patrimonio de la Humanidad el 3 de diciembre de 1985

Note that Finnmark is the northernmost county in mainland Norway and borders Russia and Finland. You can find the culture of Saami people there.

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updated Apr 22, 2011
posted by Fidalgo
The Saami are allowed to wander with their flocks of Reindeer across borders without visas. - ray76, Apr 22, 2011
I think the governments of Nordic countries don't want to separate the Saami people though they live in different countries. In addition, the Saami people have their own flag and anthem :) - Fidalgo, Apr 22, 2011
wow, it's great :O - Vicente1, Apr 22, 2011
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Norway is great place. I'm planning to go to Norway on a weekend vacation soon. It has the most beautiful fjords in the world. If possible try to take a trip to the Fjords, expensive but worth seeing. But Oslo is pretty much expensive, when compared to the other European capitals. alt text

updated Apr 22, 2011
posted by Vaanz
Wow, i didn't know that, thanks for sharing it ! :O And well, you're right, Oslo is expensive. - Vicente1, Apr 22, 2011
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  1. As far as I know, if people speak English that is not their native language (like in Norway or in Spain, or anywhere) it then does not matter what form of English you speak, as long as it is good fluent LEGIBLE English. Or even not so fluent (yours is).

  2. In most places in Europe, with notable exception of Germany, people do not speak much English at all. Traveling France, Italy or Spain you will be hard-pressed to find anyone who speaks English.

I hope, Norway is an exception.

  1. It is always better to try to learn the local vernacular. If nothing else, it will get the aboriginals to warm up to you faster. People always appreciate the effort to learn their language and culture. Well, almost always.
updated Apr 26, 2011
posted by morzhblya
Hi, morzhblya ! Well, i would like you to check out this link : http://www.noruega.cl/News_and_events/Noticias-de-Noruega/Noruegos---campeones-del-mundo-en-ingles/ (Norwegian Embassy) - Vicente1, Apr 22, 2011
According to the information given by "EF (Education First)", Norway has many people who speaks English very well, so i think it won't be a problem (i hope so :O) Anyway, i will learn their language, but at first, English will help me a lot. - - Vicente1, Apr 22, 2011
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Because of the long, dark winters, many people in Scandinavian countries have problems with depression. I say this because, you may start to feel sad or discouraged in the winter and not realize the cause. It's helpful to get plenty of light during what would be daylight hours and go to a doctor if you're having too hard a time.

updated Apr 22, 2011
posted by Leatha
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Even though many people in Norway can speak English, I suggest you at least make an attempt to say just a few words in Norwegian before defaulting to English or Spanish. Your attempt to partake in their culture will be greatly appreciated and they will accept you even knowing that you are just starting to learn their language. Learning their language will help you learn their culture and vice versa. There is nothing more disgusting than "the ugly American" who travels to a different country and expects everyone there to converse in English when it´s not even their language.

You are being given a wonderful opportunity to experience the land of the Vikings - the ones who visited the Americas way before Christopher Colombus ever did. Enjoy!

updated Apr 22, 2011
posted by 005faa61
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Hi Zade

I lived in Denmark for about 12 years and visited Norway many times.

The two countries have many things in common although the geography is completely different.

Oslo is a lovely city in a beautiful setting. Be sure to visit the Viggerland Park, the Gokstadt Viking ship, the Kon Tikki raft and Munch museum.

If you can survive with English then you will have no problems because many - most Norwegians speak English.

Learning Norgwegian is also easy. You will find that the verb system is even easier than English. AND when you can understand Norwegian you will also understand Danish and Swedish quite well. 3 languages for the price of one.

You will soon adapt so do not worry about that.

Good luck

updated Apr 22, 2011
edited by ian-hill
posted by ian-hill
My stepfather says the same, as he said, it's not difficult to learn Norwegian and it's even easier than English. I didn't know that i could understand Danish and Swedish just knowing Norwegian .. it's such an exciting thing ! thanks for your comment ! - Vicente1, Apr 22, 2011
Ya sure, you can bet´cha - 005faa61, Apr 22, 2011
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Wow, I'm very excited for you, and a little jealous, although I don't like the cold, so bring lot of jackets and gloves! jaja tongue wink

Seriously though, good luck, and have fun, it sounds like learning the language will be well worth your time and effort, especially if you will be staying there for a very extended period of time!

Buena suerte!

updated Apr 22, 2011
posted by amykay
That's one of the best things there ... so much snow, so much rain .. i love that ! haha -- Thanks, amykay ... and well, now i have a new subject to start studying; Norwegian :) - Vicente1, Apr 22, 2011