Can-Do · A2 · Upper Beginner
Calling In Sick
Call in sick in Danish and tell your workplace when you expect to be back.
Call or text your boss when you are sick, describe how you feel, say when you will be back and stay home with a sick child.
Start this courseabout 3 h · One account. Your progress, on the web and in the app.

- Units
- 4
- Words & phrases
- 117
- Lessons
- 8
- Conversations
- 5
- Readings
- 5
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.
Health and Symptoms
Talk about feeling ill, visiting the doctor, and everyday health in simple Danish.
32 words · 3 lessons
Calling In Sick
Tell your boss you are sick, say when you will be back, stay home with a sick child and let work know when you are well again.
25 words · 1 lessons
Health & Symptoms
Put words to how you feel when you're unwell, from a runny nose and chills to a sprain, a migraine, or a nasty infection.
34 words · 2 lessons
Work & Office
Talk about your workday with the tools, tasks, and routines of a Danish office.
26 words · 2 lessons
Along the way
Check what sticks. Finish with proof.
- 1 × Task
A writing or speaking task, graded with feedback.
- 1 × Course test
Pass the test to complete the course.
Part of a bigger plan
Paths with this course.
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Make this part of your Danish.
Create your Hejly account to start learning, hear Danish pronunciation, and build confidence with practice that fits your day.
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