Although you can get by in Norway without speaking the language, knowing just a few essential phrases can help you make friends, enjoy service with a smile, and discover richer, more rewarding travel experiences. Fast TalkNorwegian is the concise language guide that is guaranteed to get you talking with confidence.Book a table at an exciting new restaurant, get directions to Oslo''s most impressive street art murals, or snap up tickets to one of the country''s many music festivals.Essential phrases to meet all your travel needsHow to get local recommendationsEasy-to-use pronunciation guidesExpert tips to boost your confidenceAbout Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973.Over the past four decades, we''ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You''ll also find our content onl