Heidi Borghild Helgå

Heidi Borghild Helgå is an Assistant Professor in Norwegian for foreigners at the Department of Language and Literature, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). She holds a Master's degree in Nordic Linguistics from NTNU. Her academic interests focus on teaching methodologies, second language syntax, and generative grammar, alongside developing teaching aids and textbooks.

She teaches all proficiency levels of Norwegian as a foreign language and has co-authored prominent textbooks such as "Norwegian on the Web 2" and its workbook. These resources align with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), targeting B1-level competency. Her research includes a 2008 thesis on negation structures in Norwegian as a second language.

Collaborations with colleagues like Olaf Husby and Lena Hveding highlight her commitment to practical language education. While no specific grants or awards are listed, her contributions to textbook development reflect significant academic engagement.