Words · C2 · Mastery
Idioms in Cultural Context
Understand and use the idioms and proverbs native speakers take for granted.
Explore Danish idioms and proverbs, words of wisdom, historical expressions, and biblical and classical references.
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- Units
- 10
- Words & phrases
- 324
- Lessons
- 25
- Conversations
- 10
- Readings
- 10
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.
Idioms: Pressure, Response & Emotion
Interpret idioms about pressure and emotion through the speaker's situation, intended evaluation and relationship with the listener.
38 words · 6 lessons
Idioms: Resilience, Risk & Conflict
Use and paraphrase idioms about persistence, risk and conflict, selecting an image that fits the actual event and tone.
27 words · 2 lessons
Idioms: Uncertainty, Recovery & Self-Control
Interpret idioms about uncertainty and recovery, distinguishing an emotional state from an action or a judgment about someone.
25 words · 2 lessons
Idioms: Character, Means & Reputation
Compare idiomatic descriptions of character, money and reputation with neutral accounts, considering whose judgment each expression conveys.
24 words · 2 lessons
Proverbs: Experience & Expectations
Examine proverbs about fortune, patience and expectations as arguments whose relevance depends on the situation.
32 words · 2 lessons
Proverbs on Prudence and Judgment
Interpret proverbs about ambition, appearances and patience, recognize variants and test the advice against a counterexample.
40 words · 2 lessons
Interpreting Familiar Sayings
Interpret the advice and stance conveyed by familiar sayings, then justify accepting, qualifying or challenging their application.
47 words · 2 lessons
Historical & Literary Allusions
Recognize historical and literary references used figuratively, separating the reference itself from a claim about an expression's origin.
30 words · 2 lessons
Biblical and Classical References
Interpret selected biblical and Greco-Roman allusions in Danish texts, and explain their function for readers unfamiliar with the reference.
28 words · 3 lessons
Set Phrases in Context
Choose set phrases for time, degree and reservation, controlling their attachment and effect on the strength of a statement.
33 words · 2 lessons
Along the way
Check what sticks. Finish with proof.
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