Lene Skaug

Lene Skaug, sole-operator of www.norsk.com.au, offers Norwegian language tuition and NAATI recognised translations. I'm a native Norwegian speaker with more than 30 years' experience. I have my teacher qualification from Norway and I completed a Masters Degree in Applied Linguistics (TESOL) at Macquarie University, Sydney in 2000.

I started teaching Norwegian in Sydney in 2002; offering Norwegian Language Courses for beginners to advanced learners at the Norwegian Church Abroad, Sjømannskirka as well as offering private tuition. I started teaching online in 2012, when an Australian working periodically in Norway got in contact with me wanting to learn Norwegian. I have students varying in age from 15 to 75 years old, some live in Australia, some in Norway, and sometimes people are located in other countries. Some students want to go to Norway as exchange students, some plan a trip to Norway, some people would like to move to Norway and work there, while others have Norwegian friends or family they want to stay in touch with. And some just love the Norwegian language and culture and want to learn more about it.  

I became a NAATI recognised translator here in Australia in 2004 and I'm specialising in documents for Visa Purposes, Education and Employment, Social Work, Travelling, Culture and Art. I have also worked on projects such as the Foreign Correspondent on ABC TV and I have written resources for the Norwegian digital language platform BASAR for Cappelen Damm, Norway's largest publisher.

I'm passionate about teaching, languages and culture, travelling and tourism, and I'm looking forward to expand my business in these areas in the years ahead. In my spare time, I'm an avid reader and I love going for beach walks, doing yoga or visiting a pool. 

I would love to meet with Australian businesses, schools and organisations interested in learning more about the Norwegian language and culture. Please feel free to contact me on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or give me a call on 0401 813 106 to discuss possible arrangements. 

 

Testimonials

"Lene makes an effort to tailor the lessons to each students interests and level of skill. Once I went to Norway and spoke with the locals I had many compliments on the quality of my Norwegian. This is without a doubt thanks to Lene's encouragement and expertise as a tutor. I strongly recommend her for anyone who would like to learn Norwegian." Lachlan , August 2022.

"Lene Skaug helped me out with a government accepted translation of my Norwegian birth certificate. Her work has enabled me to use this document in official dealings with the Australian Government. Lene is professional, expedient & most importantly, friendly and approachable. 
A very positive experience. Thank you, Lene”
Hans, Perth, WA,  2021.

"Lene has a fantastic approach to teaching and provides unlimited resources to keep me interested, motivated and continually improving with Norwegian. I live here in Norway she works hard both during the lesson and behind the scenes to provide a tailored and flexible class structure during our Skype lessons. I have had a handful of different Norwegian teachers in Australia and in Norway (both in person and via Skype) and Lene continues to produce the most affordable and superior service I have experienced. Takk Lene!!"  Rachel (28), March 2022. 

'I began language lessons with Lene in July of 2021 after my wife and I decided we wanted to move to Norway in 2022. In the seven months between beginning lessons and relocating to Oslo, I feel I've been able to attain a good grasp of basic conversational Norwegian, and a firm understanding of the grammar. Lene explains things in an extremely clear and thorough manner, is happy to work at my pace, and is always available to answer questions and clarify difficulties I may be having. Coming originally from Norway, Lene has also provided many invaluable pieces of advice regarding culture and customs, which has made my transition to life here in Oslo much easier. I highly recommend her if you are looking to learn Norwegian!' Wade, March 2022.