Tammy
@ZombieTron
English expat in Norway
Forum posts
45
Contacts
27
About me
English
Lives in Bergen
Registration: 02 May 2011
Activity
English-speaking children? by Hvit
I posted on here some time ago about trying to meet families with English-speaking children with the hope of finding some playmates for our two boys (3.5 and 8mos), and help with their English development. I am English and my wife is Norwegian and ...
Hi, sent you a message as we have a 4 year old and are always interested in meeting other English/Norwegian bilingual families. :) Read More
American trying to move to Norway by robbelanger
I am currently living in the united states,I am trying to move to Norway as soon as possible.I have the funds,education and capabilities to succeed in another country.I am also in a relationship with a woman in bergen. I am asking how hard it is to ...
You and your partner need to meet the subsistence requirements. As sctld said, if you have enough money or are working and contributing, they are unlikely to reject you. I haven't worked since moving to Norway, but was quickly granted residency as ... Read More
Child care in Bergen by Armand
Hi, when settling in a new country, working parents are mostly concerned about finding child care services for their children. What can you share with us about the child care system in Bergen ? How much is daycare in Bergen? Is the staff ...
Some do and some don't. AFAIK the kommune ones only open in the school term. I use a private Barnehage (Vappus) and last year ours was open all summer, but this year they are closing for two weeks in July. Read More
what women wear at work? by MitraMor
Hi everybody, I am moving to Bergen in January and I can use some advise about what women wear at office. I mean it is OK to wear heels or high heels boots at work? Do they wear informal or formal clothes? Honestly, I have to buy lots of clothes ...
In general it does seem to be less formal here than other places. But, if you have a lot of client contact, you will still need to be professionally dressed. It might be worth checking with the specific company, as it can vary. Read More
moving to Bergen,Norway... job prospects?? by gibsonguy
hi my name is Darren, i'm from Yorkshire in the UK,in the coming months I'm planning to relocate to Bergen. my partner is Norwegian and has a place in Bergen,my main concern is getting work,as i have a pretty secure job in the UK at the moment,i ...
Hi Darren, with your skill set I don't think you will find it too hard to get a job. There are lots of jobs that require forklift drivers etc. You can check on Nav.no or Finn.no for current vacancies.... as Silver just said. I really should read ... Read More
Who is studying Norwegian here???? by PhoebeV
Hi, I have just started Norwegian classes at Nygaardskole, which are great, but I am the only person there with English as a first language. I was wondering if anyone else is studying here and would like to get together and practise norsk or drink ...
Hi Phoebe, I don't go anymore, but I found there were more people with English as a first language on the evening courses than the day time ones. If you don't get any responses here, you might have some luck just hanging out in the canteen at break ... Read More
New to Bergen by charlie1987
Hello, I am a young easy going guy looking to find new friends in bergen. I am from scotland and i will be travelling back an forth from Bergen with work. Looking to meet both male and female friends. Thanks Charlie
"Friday 27th 8pm get together at Finnegans" sounds like a good title to me, good idea to start a new thread too! Read More
New to Bergen by charlie1987
Hello, I am a young easy going guy looking to find new friends in bergen. I am from scotland and i will be travelling back an forth from Bergen with work. Looking to meet both male and female friends. Thanks Charlie
Hello new folks! Welcome to Bergen! Hope your enjoying our fabulous summer!!! At least we know it's raining in the UK too!! Anyways, I would love to come and meet you all, always good to meet new folks. So, I will be keeping an eye on ... Read More
Activities in Bergen by pauljm
Hi, I'm an English guy (41) who's been in Bergen since beginning of year (working in shipping) and now the weather's a bit better was wondering if there are groups of English people or other expats getting together to do stuff or just meet up for ...
It's a yahoo group: groups.yahoo.com/group/iwgbergen/ Read More
Activities in Bergen by pauljm
Hi, I'm an English guy (41) who's been in Bergen since beginning of year (working in shipping) and now the weather's a bit better was wondering if there are groups of English people or other expats getting together to do stuff or just meet up for ...
Hi Paul, welcome to Bergen! There are some expat groups on Facebook that arrange meet ups now and then, there is also an international women's group who do fairly regular things... but it's all women! I'm always interested in meeting fellow Brits ... Read More
Ahhhhh help! by PhoebeV
We are moving to Bergen on saturday and I am so nervous!!! Does anyone want to meet up so I can speak my language? Also does anyone have any tips about the city for 1 year olds??
Totally agree with what Ben just said, you don't need to speak Norwegian to work at the international school. I know a few people who work there as nursery assistants and supply teachers all got their jobs by sending in a CV and letter as opposed to ... Read More
Any advice on public vs international school for American 3rd-grader? by profclr
Our daughter will be starting 3rd grade next fall, when we'll be starting our year in Bergen, Norway. We had been thinking we'd pay to enroll her at the International school, where she'd be able to take classes in English (her native language). ...
Most ex-pats I know seem to want to send their children to the international school as they are not planning on being here forever. My little girl will go to the local school as her father is Norwegian and this is where we are staying. Norwegian ... Read More
Ahhhhh help! by PhoebeV
We are moving to Bergen on saturday and I am so nervous!!! Does anyone want to meet up so I can speak my language? Also does anyone have any tips about the city for 1 year olds??
Hiya, I have lived in Bergen for 3 years and have a little girl who is 2 and a half. I would recommend checking out your local 脜pen Barnehage if you are home with your little one for a while, they are either free or cheap playgroups, normally in ... Read More
midwives in Norway by Lachesis
Hi to all of you. I've been reading people's blogs and discussions in this forum as I'm interested in moving to Norway some day. I'd like to know whether speaking Norwegian is required for health professionals or English (at least for the ...
Health proffessionals would have to know Norwegian, although most Norwegians can speak english, I am sure that most would be more comfortable using their own language when it comes to medical appointments. Children would not have to learn Norwegian ... Read More
Norway trip. by John Fo
Hello Trust you are very well! Please excuse me writing in English i dont know any Norwegian! My name is John i'm a married father of three living in County Durham England. i am also a lifelong Sunderland supporter!! I'm hoping to get over to ...
April/May is still fairly cold, you might be lucky to get above 10 degrees in May. If I was hitching and camping up to northern Norway, I think I would wait until June/July/August. I've never been up north myself tho, but we are going skiing in ... Read More