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Absolute Beginner
Work through the vocabulary, lessons, conversations and reading activities in this level. Practice grammar along the way.
Includes Essential Words, Hello & Goodbye, Yes, No and Please and more.
Start this courseabout 16.5 h · One account. Your progress, on the web and in the app.
- Units
- 21
- Words & phrases
- 678
- Lessons
- 44
- Conversations
- 22
- Readings
- 22
What you’ll work through
The units in this course.
Each unit brings words, lessons, conversations, and readings together on one topic. Open one to see what’s inside.
Essential Words
Ask for basic help, identify essential places and use short phrases when you are new to Danish.
49 words · 2 lessons
Hello & Goodbye
Use common Danish greetings and farewells for first meetings, everyday visits and phone calls.
31 words · 4 lessons
Yes, No and Please
Use yes, no, thanks and apologies, and make a first polite request in Danish.
31 words · 2 lessons
Numbers 0 to 20
Count from zero to twenty in Danish and pick up the handy words you need to use numbers every day.
29 words · 2 lessons
I, You and We
Use basic subject, object and possessive pronouns to talk about yourself and other people.
32 words · 2 lessons
Question Words
Ask simple questions about people, places and things.
36 words · 3 lessons
To Be & To Have
Build short sentences with er and har to give your name, describe yourself and say what you have.
28 words · 2 lessons
Everyday Objects
Name everyday objects such as your phone, keys and wallet.
30 words · 3 lessons
My Family
Introduce the people closest to you and say who's who in your family, from mom and dad to your little sister and best friend.
32 words · 2 lessons
Food and Drink
Name simple foods and drinks, say what you like, and ask for something at the table.
37 words · 2 lessons
Colors
Name colors and describe light and dark shades.
33 words · 2 lessons
Days of the Week
Name the days of the week and talk about today, tomorrow and yesterday.
29 words · 2 lessons
My Body
Point to and name the parts of your body in Danish, from head to toe, with simple sentences a beginner can use right away.
30 words · 2 lessons
At Home
The first Danish words for your home: the rooms you live in, the door and window, and a few everyday objects, with simple sentences to match.
35 words · 2 lessons
Clothes
Name the clothes you wear every day in Danish, from shirts and pants to shoes and jackets, with simple beginner sentences.
32 words · 2 lessons
Feelings
The very first Danish words for saying how you and others feel.
31 words · 2 lessons
Common Verbs
A first set of essential Danish verbs for talking about everyday actions.
36 words · 2 lessons
First Sentences
Simple, ready-to-use Danish sentences for your very first conversations.
48 words · 3 lessons
The Alphabet & Spelling
Recognize the Danish alphabet, spell names and addresses, and ask someone to repeat a letter.
21 words · 1 lessons
Grammar Terms
Recognize basic words for nouns, verbs, endings and sentence parts while learning your first Danish patterns.
23 words · 1 lessons
Little Glue Words
The tiny words that hold Danish sentences together (also, not either, of, about, whole, many, a little, almost) so you can join up the words you already know.
25 words · 1 lessons
Along the way
Check what sticks. Finish with proof.
- 14 × Grammar lesson
Learn and revisit grammar through the course.
- 4 × Checkpoint
A short check on the units you have just finished.
- 2 × Grammar module test
Apply the grammar from the preceding lessons.
- 1 × Course test
Pass the test to complete the course.
Part of a bigger plan
Paths with this course.
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