Old Norse — the language of the Vikings, the sagas, and the parent of the modern Scandinavian languages. Many English words trace directly back to it.
Both options cover the same course content — the difference is how and when you learn.
Single session
Book individual 1-hour sessions with Nigel. No commitment — start whenever you're ready.
$40 / session
Book a sessionBundle — best value
Save with 4 sessions. Use them however you like — one topic or several.
$140 / 4 sessions
Book a bundleInterested in a group class? Classes of up to 5 students can become available with a minimum of two students — students have access to 8 group classes for the price of 4 one-on-one sessions. Tick the group class option in the booking form to let Nigel know.
What you'll learn
Read the Old Norse runic and Roman alphabets
Understand the fundamentals of Old Norse grammar
Read short passages from the Eddas or sagas with guidance
Understand Old Norse's place in the Germanic branch of the Indo-European family
See how Old Norse shaped modern English — sky, window, knife, egg and hundreds more
Who this course is for
You're fascinated by the Viking age and want direct access to the literature
You want to read the Eddas and sagas in the original Old Norse
You're interested in Scandinavian heritage or the modern Scandinavian languages
You've studied the History of English course and want to explore the Norse contribution in depth
Your teacher
Nigel spent seven years attending degree-level classes across every branch of the Indo-European language family. He now teaches from Auckland to students worldwide via Microsoft Teams.
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