Situations · A0 · Absolute Beginner
Danish for Travelers
Greet people, ask for help and prices, and order simple food and drinks.
The first words you need on a trip: greetings, please and thank you, numbers, simple questions, and asking for food, water and help.
Start this courseabout 5 h · One account. Your progress, on the web and in the app.

- Units
- 7
- Words & phrases
- 242
- Lessons
- 17
- Conversations
- 8
- Readings
- 8
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.
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
Essential Words
Ask for basic help, identify essential places and use short phrases when you are new to Danish.
49 words · 2 lessons
Question Words
Ask simple questions about people, places and things.
36 words · 3 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
Days of the Week
Name the days of the week and talk about today, tomorrow and yesterday.
29 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
Along the way
Check what sticks. Finish with proof.
- 1 × Checkpoint
A short check on the units you have just finished.
- 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.
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