Words · B2 · Upper Intermediate
Figurative Language
Understand and use idioms and metaphors in everyday and written Danish.
Understand figurative Danish: everyday idioms, metaphors and the images behind them.
Start this courseabout 3 h · One account. Your progress, on the web and in the app.
- Units
- 4
- Words & phrases
- 178
- Lessons
- 9
- Conversations
- 4
- Readings
- 4
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.
Everyday Idioms 2
A second helping of colorful Danish idioms that native speakers use to add flavor to everyday conversation.
45 words · 2 lessons
Idioms for Everyday Challenges
A fresh batch of vivid Danish idioms for everyday talk, from having nerves of steel to landing on your feet.
35 words · 2 lessons
Metaphorical Language
Figurative Danish for richer speech and writing, where turning points, cornerstones and wind in the sails carry ideas beyond the literal.
45 words · 3 lessons
Metaphors & Imagery
Vivid Danish metaphors and image-based expressions that let you paint a picture in conversation, from cash cows and scapegoats to burying your head in the sand.
53 words · 2 lessons
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