Best Norwegian Workbook for Beginners (2026): Picks

A beginner opening a Norwegian book wants words that stick and sentences that make sense, and the best norwegian workbook for beginners here range from a grammar workbook to a full course and a story collection. Compared here by fit, contents, level and value.

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The picks

#	Product	Shelf Score	Buy
1	Norwegian Tutor by Puzey	9.8/10	Buy on Amazon
2	Complete Norwegian by Danbolt	9.7/10	Buy on Amazon
3	Short Stories in Norwegian	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon
4	Norwegian Verbs by JANUS	9.4/10	Buy on Amazon

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Norwegian Tutor by Puzey

Guy Puzey·9.8/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A grammar and vocabulary workbook with 200 activities, for beginners who want structured practice, not a story collection.

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Pros

• 200 activities across grammar and vocabulary, per the listing
• Advanced beginner to upper intermediate level, per the listing
• 336 pages, per the listing

Cons

• Workbook edition from 2018, so it is not a new release
• Grammar and vocabulary focus, so speaking practice comes from reading and writing tasks
• No reading age or grade level is stated in the listing

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Complete Norwegian by Danbolt

Margaretha Danbolt-Simons·9.7/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A beginner to intermediate course with 15 learning units, for self-study learners who want reading, writing, speaking and listening, not exercises alone.

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Pros

• 15 learning units plus verbs reference and word glossary, per the listing
• Beginner to intermediate level, per the listing
• 312 pages, 3rd edition, per the listing

Cons

• 2010 publication, so it is the older course here
• Course format, so it is not a workbook of exercises alone
• No reading age or grade level is stated in the listing

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Short Stories in Norwegian

Olly Richards·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

Eight short stories mapped to A2-B1, for beginners who want reading practice with the 1000 most frequent words, not grammar exercises.

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Pros

• Eight stories across genres, per the listing
• Mapped to A2-B1, per the listing
• 1000 most frequent words, per the listing

Cons

• Stories only, so no grammar exercises are included
• Bilingual edition from 2020
• No reading age or grade level is stated in the listing

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Norwegian Verbs by JANUS

Louis JANUS·9.4/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A compact guide to Norwegian verbs and grammar basics, for beginners who want a reference volume, not a course with activities.

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Pros

• Compact volume covering verbs and grammar basics, per the listing
• 167 pages, per the listing
• McGraw Hill publication, per the listing

Cons

• 1999 publication, so it is the oldest pick
• Reference format, no activities stated
• No level stated in the listing

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More picks to compare

• Short Stories for Beginners by IngramShort stories for beginners, 152 pages, independently published.Check on Amazon
• Norwegian in 50 Days by Cutillo50 daily grammar lessons and exercises for beginners, A1-A2.Check on Amazon

Compare the picks

Book details as published on each listing, collected 25 October 2026.

How we scored them

The Shelf Score weighs fit, contents and edition, value, and the listed level where one is given. Three of the four picks list a course or CEFR level, while the grammar reference states none. How we pick explains the weights.

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each book’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score. Reading age or level counts on a list where at least one listing gives one, and a book whose listing gives none then scores zero on it. Where no listing gives one, the score is taken over the other 85 points. Books carry no warranty, so warranty is not scored.

How to choose the best best norwegian workbook for beginners

Workbook, course or stories

A workbook suits structured practice, while a course suits a full path from beginner to intermediate. Norwegian Tutor is the workbook here, with 200 activities, while Complete Norwegian is a course with 15 learning units. Short Stories in Norwegian for Beginners suits reading practice instead of exercises. See Swedish workbook for beginners for another language workbook.

Check the level

Levels run from beginner to intermediate for Complete Norwegian, advanced beginner to upper intermediate for Norwegian Tutor, and A2-B1 for Short Stories in Norwegian for Beginners. Norwegian Verbs And Essentials of Grammar states no level, so it suits a reader who already knows which grammar points to look up. See Hebrew workbook for beginners for another beginner workbook.

Check the length and date

Lengths run from 167 pages to 336 pages, and dates run from 1999 to 2020. A longer book suits a longer study plan, while a shorter reference suits quick lookups.

Before you buy

• Check whether the book is a workbook, a course or stories.
• Check the stated level against the reader’s starting point.
• Check the page count and edition before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which book here is the workbook?

Norwegian Tutor, which is a grammar and vocabulary workbook with 200 activities.

Does Complete Norwegian cover speaking?

Yes. The listing states it teaches reading, writing, listening and speaking, with authentic listening activities and culture notes.

Is Short Stories in Norwegian for Beginners a workbook?

No. It is a collection of eight stories mapped to A2-B1, for reading practice with the 1000 most frequent words, not grammar exercises.

Still deciding? Our top pickNorwegian Tutor by Puzey

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