Coaching is communication. Therefore it is important to speak with the athlete in a language he feels comfortable with. Usually this is his native language. Therefore I learned Norwegian in order to communicate with athletes in an optimal way and for myself to understanding culture here in Norway. If you want to learn about values in a country and understand what moves people from the heart there is no other way then to understand them speaking naturally in their native tongue. I made a presentation for Voksenopplæring Oslo Skullerud. I told them about my way of learning Norwegian and explained how important daily practice is. The most important thing is to try and talk with natives in addition to learning in school. Initially you have to be motivated to learn the language. So the challenge for teachers is to build interest in the language and the country. It was a nice afternoon and I learned a lot about the challenges the school is facing. Luckily erasmus+ (EU program for education) is supporting the idea of helping immigrants to a better life and better chances for jobs. VO Skullerud is doing a fantastic job with people from all over the world who are willing to learn.