The guided Hejly journey
Learn Danish.
From A0 to C2.
Build your Danish step by step, from first conversations to advanced expression. Choose a course, strengthen what you know, and put it into words you can use.
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- Units
- 587
- Words & phrases
- 21,940
- Lessons
- 1,166
- Conversations
- 629
- Readings
- 616
All levels
Follow a path
Courses in order, level by level, for one goal.
Complete Course
Go from your first words to near-native mastery.
Travel
Get around Denmark, eat out, find a place to stay and handle problems on your trips.
Connecting with People
Make friends, keep a conversation going and share what you think and feel, even about life's big questions.
Living in Denmark
Handle health care, housing, money, school and public authorities in Danish, from your first forms to official letters.
Workplace Communication
Communicate confidently at a Danish workplace, from talking about your job to chairing meetings and negotiating.
Culture & Media
Talk about Danish music, films, books, news and history, and get the humor behind the culture.
Settling In
Handle the first practical steps of a new life in Denmark with confidence.
Money and Tax
Understand your money matters in Denmark, from your tax card to your pension.
Housing
Find, keep and look after a home in Denmark and stand up for your rights as a tenant.
Health
Get the right care in the Danish health system for yourself and your family.
Family and Children
Navigate family life in Denmark, from nursery drop-off to caring for your parents.
Working Life in Denmark
Find work, know your rights and fit into Danish working life.
Everyday Life and Leisure
Get around, run your errands and take part in local life.
Danish Culture and Traditions
Understand the traditions, stories and values that shape Denmark.
Rights and Society
Take part in Danish society and use your rights with confidence.
Education and Exams
Prepare for the Danish tests you need and take your education further in Denmark.
Working in a Car Workshop
Handle everyday workshop tasks, discuss faults and repairs, and communicate clearly with colleagues and customers.
A0
Absolute Beginner
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
Arriving in Denmark
Say the first simple sentences you need when you land in Denmark: find your bag, get into town and say why you are here.
28 words · 2 lessons
A1
Beginner
Greetings & Politeness
Essential Danish greetings, farewells, and polite phrases for your very first conversations.
28 words · 4 lessons
Numbers & Counting
Read Danish numbers above twenty and use them for prices, quantities and simple calculations.
51 words · 4 lessons
Time & Days
Days of the week, times of day, and the basic words you need to talk about time in Danish.
30 words · 2 lessons
Family
Talk about your closest relatives and loved ones with these essential Danish family words.
33 words · 3 lessons
Colors & Shapes
Basic colors, common shapes, and simple describing words for the world around you.
29 words · 3 lessons
Everyday Food
Essential Danish words for everyday food, meals, and eating.
27 words · 4 lessons
At the Café
Order drinks and ask simple questions at a Danish café.
26 words · 2 lessons
Home & Rooms
Talk about houses, apartments, and the rooms you live in.
34 words · 4 lessons
Furniture and Household Items
Name the furniture, appliances, and everyday household items around you.
32 words · 2 lessons
Everyday Clothes
Name everyday clothes and describe what you and others are wearing in simple Danish.
31 words · 2 lessons
Body & Face
Learn the essential Danish words for the body and face, from head to toe.
33 words · 4 lessons
Talking About the Weather
Talk about Danish weather: sun, rain, snow, and the small talk that comes with it.
26 words · 3 lessons
Around Town
Find your way around a Danish town with words for shops, buildings, and directions.
24 words · 3 lessons
Getting Around
Use buses, trains and bikes, and ask simple travel questions in Danish.
29 words · 3 lessons
School & Study
Everyday words for the classroom: subjects, supplies, and useful study verbs.
27 words · 3 lessons
Work Basics
Essential Danish words for jobs, workplaces, and everyday working life.
24 words · 3 lessons
Animals & Pets
Common Danish names for pets, farm animals, and wild animals.
30 words · 3 lessons
The Natural World
Basic Danish words for landscapes, plants, and the natural world around you.
29 words · 2 lessons
Everyday Shopping
Everyday Danish words and phrases for stores, shopping, and buying what you need.
50 words · 3 lessons
Money & Prices
Handle cash, cards, and prices with the everyday Danish words for paying and shopping.
26 words · 2 lessons
Everyday Actions
The most essential Danish verbs for talking about what you do every single day.
46 words · 4 lessons
Activities and Interactions
Describe activities, preferences and interactions using common Danish action verbs.
59 words · 3 lessons
Qualities and Opposites
Describe familiar people and things with common qualities and opposite pairs.
32 words · 3 lessons
Conditions and Impressions
Describe how things feel, whether they are ready and what you think of them in simple Danish.
53 words · 3 lessons
Pronouns & Question Words
Danish personal pronouns, possessives, and question words to start real conversations.
39 words · 3 lessons
Prepositions & Directions
Find your way in Danish with essential prepositions and direction words for everyday situations.
35 words · 2 lessons
Months & Seasons
Learn the twelve months, the four seasons, and how to talk about the time of year in Danish.
27 words · 2 lessons
Hobbies
Talk about what you love doing in your free time, from reading and music to baking and games.
22 words · 2 lessons
Sports
Core Danish words for playing, training, and talking about popular sports.
24 words · 2 lessons
Health and Symptoms
Talk about feeling ill, visiting the doctor, and everyday health in simple Danish.
32 words · 3 lessons
At the Restaurant
Order food, ask for the bill, and dine out with confidence using essential Danish restaurant vocabulary.
76 words · 3 lessons
Travel
Navigate trains, ferries, hotels, and directions with the essential Danish words every traveler needs.
33 words · 2 lessons
Phone & Communication
Make calls, send messages, and handle everyday phone conversations in simple Danish.
42 words · 3 lessons
Asking for Help
Ask for help, request repetition and check that you understand a simple exchange.
40 words · 3 lessons
Opinions and Plans
Give a simple opinion, respond to a suggestion and make a friendly plan.
28 words · 4 lessons
Ordinal Numbers
First, second, third: the ordinal numbers you need for dates, floors, and putting things in order.
29 words · 2 lessons
Countries, Regions & Nationalities
Name common countries and nationalities, introduce where you are from and use the wider place-name list for reference.
231 words · 2 lessons
Telling the Time
Tell the time in Danish, including quarter past, quarter to and halv for the half hour before the named hour.
35 words · 4 lessons
Mammals
Danish names for wild and exotic mammals from forest, sea, and savanna.
30 words · 2 lessons
Birds
Danish names for garden, wild, and exotic birds you can spot around the world.
30 words · 2 lessons
Insects & Bugs
Name the bees, beetles, and creepy-crawlies of the Danish garden and home.
30 words · 2 lessons
Sea Creatures
From whales to shellfish, meet the animals that live in Danish and distant seas.
27 words · 2 lessons
Farm Animals
Name farm animals and their young, and describe a few common farm activities.
28 words · 2 lessons
Caring for Pets
Name companion animals, basic pet supplies and common actions when caring for a pet.
27 words · 2 lessons
Wild Animals
Wild animals of the savanna, forest, and far corners of the world, named in Danish.
33 words · 2 lessons
Fruits
Name stone fruits, citrus fruits and other fruit varieties in Danish.
31 words · 2 lessons
Vegetables
Name leafy vegetables, root vegetables, cabbages and kitchen herbs in Danish.
30 words · 2 lessons
Kitchen Objects
Name the tools, gadgets, and appliances you reach for every day in a Danish kitchen.
30 words · 3 lessons
Bathroom Objects
Everyday Danish words for fixtures, toiletries, and grooming items you find in the bathroom.
46 words · 2 lessons
Living Room Things
Cozy up with Danish words for the lighting, decorations, and gadgets that fill a living room.
30 words · 2 lessons
Bedroom Things
Describe a bedroom using words for beds, bedding, lighting and storage.
30 words · 2 lessons
Tools & Hardware
Learn the names of everyday tools and hardware you find in a toolbox, workshop, or garden shed.
42 words · 2 lessons
Home and Garden Furniture
Name furniture for the home, office and garden.
30 words · 2 lessons
Clothing Types and Details
Name clothing types and describe details such as hems, buttons, fabrics and necklines.
63 words · 2 lessons
Footwear & Accessories
Name shoes, boots, bags, and accessories from sandals and sneakers to watches and sunglasses.
22 words · 2 lessons
Body Parts and Organs
Name parts of the limbs, skin, muscles and internal organs in Danish.
34 words · 2 lessons
Face & Head
Detailed Danish vocabulary for facial features, hairstyles, and the head.
30 words · 2 lessons
Nuts & Berries
Name a useful selection of nuts, berries and edible seeds in Danish.
32 words · 2 lessons
Drinks and Barware
Expand your Danish drink vocabulary with sodas, juices, coffees, wines, and spirits.
58 words · 2 lessons
Meals & Dishes
Learn Danish meals, courses, and classic dishes from smørrebrød to flæskesteg.
59 words · 2 lessons
Weather Words
More everyday Danish weather words: frost, showers, sunbeams and the little phrases Danes use to talk about the sky.
33 words · 2 lessons
In the Garden
Everyday Danish words for the garden: the gate, the hedge, the compost and the things you do outside on a summer day.
83 words · 2 lessons
Filling Out Forms
Read common personal-detail fields and give names, dates, addresses and identification details on a form.
41 words · 2 lessons
Public Signs
Common Danish public signs you will see on doors, shops and streets, from 'Pull' and 'Push' to 'Emergency exit'.
29 words · 2 lessons
Classroom Language
Ask for repetition, check an answer and follow common classroom instructions in Danish.
27 words · 2 lessons
Dairy & Eggs
Milk, cream, cheese and eggs: how to read the labels in a Danish refrigerator aisle.
28 words · 2 lessons
Fish & Seafood
What is on the ice at a Danish fish counter and how to ask for it.
32 words · 2 lessons
Meat & Cuts
The animals, the cuts and the labels you meet at a Danish butcher.
27 words · 2 lessons
Quantity and Degree
Everything, nothing, most, the rest, a bit, too much: the words that say how much and how many, plus 'just as', 'especially' and 'roughly'.
27 words · 1 lessons
Time and Frequency
Often, sometimes, still, all the time, last week, two years ago: the time and frequency expressions that put your sentences on a timeline.
27 words · 1 lessons
Place and Direction
Over here, down there, out of, along, around, opposite: the direction adverbs and place phrases Danes use all the time.
27 words · 1 lessons
At the Library
Find a suitable book, ask about borrowing and return dates, and arrange a reservation or renewal.
20 words · 1 lessons
Messages and Emails
Write a clear short message, explain a changed arrangement and reply with the details the reader needs.
18 words · 1 lessons
The CPR Register
Register in Denmark, get your CPR number and your yellow health insurance card, and say what you need to bring.
24 words · 1 lessons
Danish Language Classes
Talk about your Danish classes at the language center: your class, your module, tests and attendance.
27 words · 1 lessons
Classic Danish Dishes
Name and order classic Danish food, from open-faced sandwiches and meatballs to hot dogs and cold summer desserts.
30 words · 1 lessons
A2
Upper Beginner
Daily Routines
Talk about your everyday life in Danish, from waking up with the alarm clock to going to bed.
33 words · 4 lessons
Cooking & Kitchen
Learn words for kitchen tools, appliances and everyday cooking actions.
50 words · 2 lessons
Fruits & Vegetables
Describe fruit and vegetables, compare ripeness and ask about produce in Danish.
39 words · 2 lessons
House & Garden
Describe your home and garden in Danish, from the living room and staircase to the lawn and greenhouse.
49 words · 2 lessons
In the Supermarket
Navigate the Danish supermarket with confidence, from the freezer aisle to the self-checkout and bottle deposit.
21 words · 2 lessons
Clothes & Fashion
Everyday clothing, fashion words, and useful phrases for shopping and getting dressed in Danish.
78 words · 3 lessons
Feelings & Moods
Express how you feel in Danish, from happy and excited to tired, worried, and stressed.
32 words · 4 lessons
Character Traits
Describe people's personalities in Danish, from kind and honest to stubborn and shy.
50 words · 5 lessons
Weather and Seasons
Go beyond basic weather talk with forecasts, storms, fog, and seasonal small talk in Danish.
33 words · 2 lessons
In the City
Find your way around a Danish city with words for streets, buildings, and asking for directions.
32 words · 2 lessons
Public Transport
Get around Denmark by bus, train, and metro with the words you need for tickets, schedules, and transfers.
55 words · 3 lessons
At the Doctor
Describe your symptoms and understand what happens at a Danish doctor's office, from booking an appointment to getting examined.
40 words · 2 lessons
Pharmacy & Medicine
Ask a pharmacist for information, recognize common medicine labels and clarify instructions about a named product.
39 words · 2 lessons
Work & Office
Talk about your workday with the tools, tasks, and routines of a Danish office.
26 words · 2 lessons
Job Titles
Name the professions all around you, from engineers and lawyers to gardeners and vets.
28 words · 3 lessons
School Subjects
Talk about your schedule, favorite subjects, and everyday life in the classroom.
32 words · 3 lessons
Free Time & Hobbies
Describe what you love doing after work and school, from knitting and baking to skiing.
59 words · 3 lessons
Music & Film
Chat about concerts, movies, series, and the songs you can't stop playing.
59 words · 2 lessons
Celebrations & Holidays
Celebrate the Danish way with birthdays, weddings, Christmas, and Midsummer bonfires.
39 words · 2 lessons
Errands & Services
Handle everyday errands in Denmark: banking, parcel pickup, appointments, repairs, and public services.
60 words · 4 lessons
Tasks and Errands
Describe errands, household tasks and practical changes using useful verbs and verb phrases.
58 words · 5 lessons
Everyday Expressions
Common Danish multi-word expressions for everyday situations like being busy, relaxing, and making plans.
29 words · 3 lessons
Comparisons
Compare people, prices, and places in Danish with comparatives, superlatives, and comparison phrases.
30 words · 3 lessons
When, Where and How
Describe when, where and how something happens, and place common Danish adverbs in a sentence.
45 words · 4 lessons
Basic Connectors
Join reasons, contrasts, conditions and sequences using common Danish conjunctions and linking words.
30 words · 4 lessons
Everyday Technology
Name everyday devices and describe how you use, update and maintain them.
31 words · 2 lessons
Internet & Social Media
Get online in Danish with the words for websites, profiles, and posts, plus the verbs for logging in, sharing, and following.
26 words · 2 lessons
Pets & Farm Animals
Meet the animals of the home and the farm in Danish, from cats and rabbits to cows, sheep, and the barn they live in.
30 words · 2 lessons
Danish Traditions
Discover the customs that shape the Danish year, from hygge and Christmas lunches to Shrovetide barrels and Midsummer bonfires.
21 words · 2 lessons
Visiting Friends
Offer refreshments, respond politely and take part in a friendly visit in Danish.
39 words · 2 lessons
Invitations & Plans
Invite friends, suggest a time, and say yes or no politely as you make plans together in Danish.
40 words · 2 lessons
At the Hotel
Check in, find your room, and sort out the bill with the words you need for a Danish hotel stay.
41 words · 2 lessons
Asking for Directions
Stop a stranger and find your way with polite questions, left and right, and everyday direction words in Danish.
40 words · 2 lessons
Small Talk
Keep a friendly conversation going with the little Danish phrases people use for everyday small talk.
37 words · 6 lessons
Decisions and Reassurance
Ask for time to think, confirm a decision and respond naturally to a small problem or suggestion.
39 words · 2 lessons
Irregular Verbs
Learn common irregular Danish verbs and practice their past-tense and past-participle forms.
36 words · 3 lessons
Trees & Plants
Name the trees of the Danish landscape and the parts of a plant, from oak and beech to roots, buds and seeds.
50 words · 2 lessons
Flowers
Name familiar flowers, describe a bouquet and ask about wrapping or how long cut flowers last.
63 words · 2 lessons
Garden Vegetables
Name vegetables and herbs, from snow peas and savoy cabbage to chives and thyme, and discuss a small vegetable garden.
37 words · 2 lessons
Health and Service Jobs
Learn Danish job titles in healthcare, customer service, education and public safety.
32 words · 2 lessons
Trades, Transport and Office Jobs
Learn Danish job titles in skilled trades, transportation, business and creative work.
30 words · 2 lessons
Vehicles
Name more road, farm and water vehicles, and describe familiar parts of a car.
61 words · 2 lessons
Cooking Verbs
Follow common recipe instructions and describe preparing, cooking and serving a dish.
46 words · 5 lessons
Materials & Textures
Describe what things are made of and how they feel, from steel and silk to rough, sticky, grainy and silky-soft.
45 words · 3 lessons
Containers & Packaging
Name common containers and wrapping materials used at home, in shops and when sending a package.
31 words · 2 lessons
Office Supplies
Stock your Danish desk drawer with the everyday tools of the office, from staplers and sticky notes to shredders and ink cartridges.
30 words · 2 lessons
School Supplies
Pack a Danish student's schoolbag with the essentials, from colored pencils and crayons to protractors, paint boxes and the home-school contact book.
31 words · 2 lessons
Musical Instruments
Name the instruments of the orchestra, the band and the classroom in Danish, from the cello and the clarinet to the ukulele and the drum kit.
59 words · 2 lessons
Sports & Equipment
Talk about Danish sports and the gear that goes with them, from ice hockey and boxing to helmets, rackets, medals and trophies.
41 words · 2 lessons
Games & Toys
From dolls and building blocks to board games and playgrounds, the words for play at home and outdoors.
48 words · 2 lessons
Shapes & Sizes
Go beyond the basic shapes with cones, spirals and pyramids, plus the words for measuring width, depth and size.
45 words · 3 lessons
Colors & Patterns
Richer colors like turquoise and burgundy, plus the words for stripes, checks and floral patterns.
35 words · 2 lessons
Buildings & Places
Castles, breweries, lighthouses and nursing homes: a wider tour of the buildings and places that make up a town.
30 words · 2 lessons
Rooms & Spaces
The rooms and spaces beyond the basics: guest rooms, utility rooms, sheds, driveways and the courtyards around a home.
30 words · 2 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
Shopping and Payments
Handle the modern shopping world in Danish, from online orders and shipping fees to sale prices, exchange rights, and reading your bank statement.
41 words · 2 lessons
Time and Calendars
Go beyond the clock and the days of the week with schedules, durations, decades, time zones, and the vocabulary for planning your days in Danish.
31 words · 3 lessons
Kitchen Utensils
Stock your Danish kitchen drawer with the specific tools cooks reach for every day, from a garlic press and a salad spinner to a corkscrew and a meat thermometer.
54 words · 2 lessons
Personal Care Items
Name the everyday grooming and cosmetics products in a Danish bathroom cabinet, from conditioner and moisturizer to lipstick, tweezers, and mouthwash.
64 words · 2 lessons
Directions & Locations
Describe compass directions, position and movement, and give a short route in Danish.
68 words · 3 lessons
Space & Astronomy
Name planets, space objects and familiar terms used to describe space exploration.
39 words · 3 lessons
Reptiles & Amphibians
Learn the Danish names for snakes, lizards, frogs and other cold-blooded reptiles and amphibians.
30 words · 2 lessons
Letters and Packages
Everyday Danish for sending letters through modern carriers and handling packages at package pickup points.
33 words · 3 lessons
At the Bank
Core Danish vocabulary for banking: accounts, cards, loans and money transfers.
37 words · 3 lessons
Learning a Language
Core words for studying a foreign language: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and the tools that help you learn.
35 words · 3 lessons
Units of Measurement
Use common units to describe weight, length, volume and temperature, and ask for or compare measurements.
38 words · 3 lessons
Spices & Seasonings
Learn the Danish names for common spices, herbs, and seasonings used in everyday cooking.
29 words · 3 lessons
Cakes & Sweets
Learn the Danish words for cakes, pastries, and sweet treats you will find in a bakery or at a party.
55 words · 2 lessons
Grains & Legumes
Learn the Danish words for the grains, cereals, and legumes you cook with every day.
51 words · 3 lessons
Extended Family & In-laws
Name relatives in Danish, from in-laws and stepparents to nieces, nephews and twins.
31 words · 3 lessons
Verbs for Life and Change
Describe decisions, experiences and changes using useful verbs, their past forms and common sentence patterns.
28 words · 1 lessons
Describing People and Things
Dirty, difficult, odd, own, only, adult, secret, public: everyday adjectives that describe people and things precisely.
29 words · 1 lessons
Words for Life and Ideas
Thing, way, reason, problem, solution, dream, life, world, person, friend, secret: the everyday abstract nouns behind most conversations.
29 words · 1 lessons
Nature, Trouble and Conflict
Recognize common nouns for natural conditions, everyday trouble and basic descriptions of conflict.
24 words · 1 lessons
Fishing
Danish angling: rods, bait, licenses and the fish you are most likely to catch.
36 words · 2 lessons
Cycling
The parts of a bicycle, the gear you need and the words for fixing it when it breaks.
40 words · 2 lessons
Life Stages
From birth to old age: the words Danes use for every stage of a life.
36 words · 2 lessons
At the Dentist
Describe a tooth problem, ask about an appointment or treatment, and clarify a dental bill.
29 words · 2 lessons
Car Repair & Maintenance
Under the hood and at the garage: how to describe what is wrong with a car in Danish.
48 words · 2 lessons
Camping & Outdoor Gear
Name camping equipment and describe setting up a tent, cooking outdoors and choosing what to bring.
43 words · 2 lessons
Crafts & Handwork
Knitting, pottery, paint and glue: the vocabulary of a Danish hobby room.
49 words · 2 lessons
Babies & Child Care
Talk about caring for a baby, essential equipment and everyday family arrangements.
40 words · 2 lessons
Photography
Talk about cameras, camera settings and photo prints.
43 words · 2 lessons
Train Travel
Describe train carriages and reservations, understand a simple travel change and ask about your next connection.
19 words · 2 lessons
Horses & Riding
Learn words for riding equipment, horse gaits and lessons at a riding school.
32 words · 2 lessons
Aircraft & Ships
Name major aircraft parts and types of ship, and describe a few features of air and sea travel.
46 words · 2 lessons
Swimming & Water Sports
Name swimming strokes and pool facilities, and ask simple questions about a swimming lesson.
22 words · 2 lessons
Lost and Found
Describe a lost item, explain where you last had it and arrange to collect the right item.
18 words · 1 lessons
Getting a Haircut
Ask about a haircut, explain the change you want and agree on length, time and price.
23 words · 1 lessons
At the Optician
Describe a difficulty with your glasses, arrange an eye test and ask about fit, lenses and price.
20 words · 1 lessons
Clubs and Classes
Ask about beginner classes, trial sessions, places and equipment; compare schedules and confirm exactly what you are signing up for.
18 words · 1 lessons
Neighbors and Shared Spaces
Clarify bookings, access and house-specific rules in shared spaces; explain a timing problem and agree on a practical solution with a neighbor.
19 words · 1 lessons
Online Forms and Accounts
Read form instructions, distinguish required and optional fields, describe an upload problem, and check whether a form is saved or actually submitted.
19 words · 1 lessons
MitID & borger.dk
Log on with MitID, read letters from public offices in Digital Post, find help on borger.dk and spot a scam.
24 words · 1 lessons
At Borgerservice
Book an appointment at Borgerservice, wait for your turn, explain your errand at the counter and ask what to bring.
28 words · 1 lessons
Moving Day
Plan and talk through a move: pack, carry and take furniture apart, then report your new address and notify the people who send you mail.
29 words · 1 lessons
Paying the Danish Way
Pay by card, cash and MobilePay, send and request money from friends, and understand what a NemKonto is for.
28 words · 1 lessons
Bills & Budget
Talk about the bills that come to a Danish home, pay them on time and make a simple household budget.
27 words · 1 lessons
Waste Sorting & Deposits
Sort your household waste the Danish way, get rid of bulky and hazardous waste, and return bottles and cans for the deposit.
29 words · 1 lessons
Doctor's Appointments
Book, change and cancel appointments with your own doctor, choose between a visit, a phone call and an online message, and understand what is free.
26 words · 1 lessons
Drop-off & Pickup
Find a daycare place for your child, drop off and pick up every day, and talk with the staff about what your child needs.
28 words · 1 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
Lunch with Colleagues
Join colleagues for lunch and coffee, make small talk at the table, bring cake on your birthday and say yes to the Friday bar.
28 words · 1 lessons
Shifts & Safety
Talk about day, evening and night shifts, swap a shift, and use the basic safety words you need in kitchens, cleaning jobs and warehouses.
29 words · 1 lessons
Bike Culture
Understand why Danes bike everywhere, follow the basic cycling rules and hand signals, and take your bike on the train.
28 words · 1 lessons
Hygge at Home
Talk about hygge, the Danish idea of a warm and relaxed time together, from candles and blankets to cozy evenings with friends.
29 words · 1 lessons
Christmas Words
Follow a Danish December from Advent candles and paper hearts to the Christmas Eve dinner, the almond gift and dancing around the tree.
30 words · 1 lessons
Seasonal Festivals
Take part in Fastelavn, Easter and Sankt Hans: costumes and the barrel, teaser letters and painted eggs, and the Midsummer bonfire.
29 words · 1 lessons
Singing Together
Talk about when Danes sing together, from birthday songs and party songs to the folk high school songbook, and join in at a Danish party.
26 words · 1 lessons
Danish Test 1: Exam Format
Understand how Prøve i Dansk 1 is organized, follow the instructions in each part and know what happens before, during and after the test.
26 words · 1 lessons
B1
Intermediate
Opinions & Debate
Language for sharing your view, agreeing, disagreeing and holding your own in a Danish discussion.
31 words · 4 lessons
Media & News
Vocabulary for reading the paper, watching the news and talking about journalism and the media in Danish.
44 words · 4 lessons
Politics Basics
Follow everyday discussion of Danish elections, political roles and basic democratic institutions.
63 words · 2 lessons
Environment Basics
Everyday Danish for talking about the climate, pollution, recycling and living more sustainably.
29 words · 2 lessons
Education & Learning
Talk about higher education, courses, and how you study and pick up new skills.
105 words · 3 lessons
Job Applications
Read job advertisements, describe relevant experience, and prepare a focused application and interview answers.
44 words · 3 lessons
Workplace Communication
Handle meetings, emails, and everyday exchanges with colleagues and managers at work.
49 words · 3 lessons
Housing & Renting
Compare housing options, understand common rental terms, and ask clear questions about payments, conditions, moving in and reported defects.
26 words · 3 lessons
Personal Finance
Budget, save, and talk about income, bills, loans, and everyday money decisions.
69 words · 3 lessons
Health & Lifestyle
Describe sleep, activity, habits and wellbeing, and discuss realistic changes in everyday life.
43 words · 3 lessons
Sports & Exercise
Discuss training, team participation and competition, from warming up to describing a result.
44 words · 2 lessons
Food Culture
Explore Danish culinary traditions and dining vocabulary, from smørrebrød and frikadeller to seasonal cooking and the julefrokost.
38 words · 2 lessons
Travel & Tourism
Plan trips, book accommodation and talk about sights and experiences with the vocabulary Danish travelers use on the road.
43 words · 3 lessons
Culture & Arts
Discuss museums, theater, literature and music with the vocabulary you need to share opinions about art and culture in Danish.
53 words · 2 lessons
Literature & Reading
Talk about books, authors, and stories in Danish, from plot and genre to reviews and publishing.
95 words · 3 lessons
Relationships
Danish vocabulary for love, friendship, and everything in between, from dating to conflicts and commitment.
49 words · 3 lessons
Expressing Feelings Precisely
Explain feelings and reactions with more precise words, including their intensity, triggers and changes over time.
74 words · 2 lessons
Describing People
Describe appearance, manner and personality, choosing neutral or evaluative wording to fit the context.
95 words · 4 lessons
Describing Places
Describe a place’s location, appearance, atmosphere and practical features in connected Danish.
53 words · 2 lessons
Verbs of Communication
Danish verbs for explaining, discussing, persuading, and getting your point across in conversation.
71 words · 3 lessons
Reflexive Verbs
Use common reflexive verb patterns and distinguish sig from sig selv in descriptions of actions, habits and feelings.
44 words · 2 lessons
Verb Phrases & Modality
Express ability, intention, willingness, necessity and possibility through common Danish modal and verb-complement patterns.
55 words · 4 lessons
Adjectives for Discussion
Choose adjectives that assess relevance, likelihood, fairness and practicality when discussing an idea.
106 words · 3 lessons
Linking Words
Connect reasons, contrasts and consequences, choosing the clause structure and word order each expression needs.
30 words · 4 lessons
Time and Changing Situations
Place events in time and describe duration, frequency and gradual change with precise Danish expressions.
40 words · 4 lessons
Technology & Devices
Talk about computers, gadgets, and getting online in Danish with everyday tech vocabulary and actions.
36 words · 2 lessons
Science Basics
Explore the language of experiments, discoveries, and the natural world with essential Danish science vocabulary.
57 words · 2 lessons
Rules & Regulations
Understand rights, duties, and what's allowed or forbidden with Danish vocabulary for rules, laws, and agreements.
27 words · 3 lessons
Traffic & Driving
Navigate Danish roads with confidence using vocabulary for driving, traffic, and staying safe behind the wheel.
62 words · 2 lessons
Weather Reports
Understand and discuss Danish weather forecasts, from pressure systems and fronts to warnings and outlooks.
30 words · 3 lessons
Formal Phone Calls
Handle professional Danish phone calls with confidence, from answering and transferring to taking messages and signing off.
37 words · 2 lessons
Complaints & Service
Describe a problem with a product or service, make a clear complaint, and discuss repair, replacement or another proposed solution.
23 words · 2 lessons
Presentation Basics
Plan and deliver a short structured presentation, explain an example and respond to audience questions.
31 words · 3 lessons
Everyday Idioms 1
Recognize and use a selection of common Danish idioms, with context and neutral alternatives.
45 words · 2 lessons
Common Phrases 4
Handy Danish set phrases and light idioms for real conversations, from making decisions to keeping an eye on things.
39 words · 3 lessons
Nature & Landscapes
Describe the Danish countryside and wild scenery, from forests and fjords to heaths, dunes and swamps.
55 words · 2 lessons
Geography Terms
The vocabulary of maps and the wider world in Danish, from continents and the equator to time zones and archipelagos.
27 words · 3 lessons
Minerals & Rocks
Talk geology in Danish, from granite and limestone to gemstones like ruby, amber and amethyst.
60 words · 2 lessons
Weather & Climate
Go beyond the daily forecast in Danish with climate zones, jet streams, hurricanes and greenhouse gases.
51 words · 2 lessons
Human Body Systems
Explore how Danes talk about the body's inner workings: the circulatory, digestive and nervous systems and the organs that keep us alive.
77 words · 2 lessons
Illnesses & Treatments
Describe illnesses, symptoms and their treatments so you can explain what is wrong and how it is being handled in Danish.
42 words · 2 lessons
At the Hospital
Ask about hospital departments, staff, appointments and discharge arrangements using common Danish hospital language.
22 words · 2 lessons
Cooking Techniques
Understand and describe common cooking methods and how they affect preparation and the finished dish.
64 words · 2 lessons
Cuisine & Gastronomy
Talk about food like a Dane: chefs, wine, flavors and the world of gastronomy and fine dining.
57 words · 2 lessons
Technology & Gadgets
Name the everyday gadgets, hardware and accessories that fill a modern Danish home and pocket.
79 words · 3 lessons
Internet & Computing
Get online and stay safe with the Danish words for browsing, accounts, storage and cybersecurity.
51 words · 3 lessons
Media & Communication
Talk about broadcasters, platforms and the press with the Danish vocabulary of media and communication.
32 words · 2 lessons
Travel Planning & Accommodation
Compare vacation styles and accommodation, and explain bookings, cancellations and travel disruptions.
57 words · 2 lessons
At the Airport
Follow common airport stages and announcements, and ask about check-in, baggage, gates and disrupted flights.
30 words · 2 lessons
Car Parts and Driving
Go under the hood and out on the road with car parts, driving actions, and traffic situations every Danish driver needs.
54 words · 3 lessons
Environment & Ecology
Talk about ecosystems, habitats, and conservation with precise Danish vocabulary for nature and the environment.
30 words · 2 lessons
Everyday Idioms: Context & Tone
Understand another set of Danish idioms and choose expressions that fit the situation and tone.
41 words · 2 lessons
Verb Phrases in Everyday Situations
Use common Danish verb phrases and learn the prepositions, objects and word order they require.
46 words · 3 lessons
Feelings and States of Mind
Expand your emotional vocabulary with nuanced Danish words for feelings, moods, and inner states.
54 words · 2 lessons
Describing Things
Describe an object’s shape, material, condition and practical qualities precisely.
108 words · 3 lessons
Working Life and Careers
Extended Danish vocabulary for working life, from parental leave and flextime to promotions, layoffs and burnout.
97 words · 2 lessons
Community Life
Take part in neighborhood and association life, discussing membership, shared activities and community participation.
66 words · 3 lessons
On a Ship
Learn the Danish words for boats, crew and life at sea, from the harbor and the deck to sails, anchors and life jackets.
56 words · 2 lessons
Natural Disasters
Talk about storms, floods, earthquakes and other natural disasters, and the warnings, evacuations and rescue work that follow.
32 words · 3 lessons
Sea & Coast
Danish vocabulary for talking about the sea, the coast, islands, tides and life by the water.
29 words · 2 lessons
Athletics & Running
Track events, road races and training talk: the Danish of running and field sports.
27 words · 2 lessons
Soccer in Depth
Positions, set pieces and league talk: the Danish you hear on a match day.
26 words · 2 lessons
Emergencies & First Aid
Call for help, describe an emergency clearly, and understand common questions and instructions from emergency personnel.
44 words · 2 lessons
Team Sports in Depth
Handball, basketball and hockey: squads, tactics and how a Danish tournament is run.
54 words · 2 lessons
Winter Sports
Slopes, skates and ski passes: the Danish you need on a winter holiday.
22 words · 2 lessons
Target Sports and Indoor Games
Danish words for darts, bowling, billiards and archery.
25 words · 2 lessons
Agriculture & Farming
Fields, machines and the farming year: how Danish agriculture is talked about.
28 words · 2 lessons
Cheese & the Deli Counter
Ordering by the slice: the cheeses, cured meats and spreads of a Danish deli.
24 words · 2 lessons
Golf
The course, the clubs and the scoring: enough Danish to play a round and talk about it.
26 words · 2 lessons
Housekeeping & Cleaning
The supplies, the machines and the verbs for keeping a Danish home in order.
63 words · 2 lessons
At the Gym
Machines, sets and recovery: the Danish you need to sign up and train.
27 words · 2 lessons
Outdoor & Extreme Sports
Climbing, diving, skiing and jumping: the gear and the language that goes with it.
71 words · 2 lessons
Absence & Lack
Understand common adjectives ending in -løs and how their literal and figurative meanings express absence or lack.
20 words · 2 lessons
Plumbing and Electrical Repairs
Water, drainage and the fuse box: enough Danish to describe a fault to a tradesperson.
37 words · 2 lessons
Connectors for Complex Sentences
Even though, whether, as if, in order to, without, the more … the more, according to: the words that build complex Danish sentences.
24 words · 1 lessons
School–Home Communication
Write clear school messages, understand outing notices and agree practical follow-up in parent–teacher meetings.
18 words · 1 lessons
Public Service Applications
Read procedural messages, supply missing information and follow up on a public-service case clearly.
20 words · 1 lessons
Making Participation Accessible
Describe practical barriers, ask precise access questions and confirm arrangements for participation.
16 words · 1 lessons
Understanding Pay and Leave
Interpret a simple pay statement and roster, explain a discrepancy and confirm hours or leave arrangements.
16 words · 1 lessons
Giving Clear Instructions
Explain a process in order, show conditions and check that another person can apply the instructions.
16 words · 1 lessons
Arranging Everyday Support
Explain practical support needs, preserve personal preferences and agree tasks, communication and follow-up.
19 words · 1 lessons
Describing Movement and Change
Describe how things move and change, distinguish actions from states and give a clear sequence of observations.
24 words · 1 lessons
Offers and Subscriptions
Compare total cost and included services, clarify renewal and cancellation, and confirm a plan change.
17 words · 1 lessons
Your Municipality
Understand what your municipality is responsible for, who decides, how to contact it and what to do when you disagree with a decision.
29 words · 1 lessons
Residence & Work Permits
Talk about residence and work permits in Denmark: applying, fees and biometrics, residence cards, extensions and the authorities that decide.
28 words · 1 lessons
License Exchange & Registration
Exchange a foreign driver's license for a Danish one at Borgerservice and understand the basics of registering a car you bring to Denmark.
25 words · 1 lessons
Democracy in Daily Life
Talk about how Danes take part in democracy at school, at home and in associations, and understand the format of medborgerskabsprøven, the test about Danish society.
28 words · 1 lessons
Driving Theory Terms
Learn the words of Danish driving school and the theory test: lessons and courses, right of way, stopping distances, road signs and the test format.
29 words · 1 lessons
Tax Card & Preliminary Assessment
Order and understand your Danish tax card, choose the right card for each job, and follow how tax is withheld from your pay.
26 words · 1 lessons
Vacation Pay and Pension Savings
Understand how you earn and get paid for vacation in Denmark, and read the ATP and pension lines on your payslip.
28 words · 1 lessons
Housing Associations & Waiting Lists
Look for a rental home in Denmark, sign up for social housing, understand waiting lists and offers, and avoid rental scams.
27 words · 1 lessons
Move-in Inspection & Deposit
Take part in move-in and move-out inspections, report defects in time, give notice and get your deposit back.
24 words · 1 lessons
Residents' Meetings & House Rules
Take part in tenant democracy in a housing association: follow a residents' meeting, make a proposal, understand the house rules and deal with noisy neighbors.
29 words · 1 lessons
Utilities & Meter Readings
Understand heating, water and electricity in a Danish home: read meters, make sense of advance payments and annual statements, and choose an electricity plan.
28 words · 1 lessons
Urgent Medical Phone Lines
Choose between 112, 1813 and the out-of-hours medical service, explain an urgent problem on the phone, and understand where you are sent next.
27 words · 1 lessons
Starting School and After-School Care
Enroll your child in folkeskole, understand school districts, grade 0 and SFO, and talk about language support and well-being at school.
26 words · 1 lessons
Aula and Parent Meetings
Read and answer school messages in Aula, sign up for events, register pickups and take part in parent meetings.
27 words · 1 lessons
Parental Leave Rules
Plan parental leave in Denmark: earmarked and transferable weeks, pay during leave, talking to your employer and returning to work.
26 words · 1 lessons
Youth Education Choices
Talk about the choices after grade 9: upper secondary school, vocational education, efterskole and tenth grade, applying and getting SU.
28 words · 1 lessons
Home Help & Care Homes
Arrange help for an older relative: apply for home help, understand the needs assessment, aids and meal services, and ask about a place in a care home.
28 words · 1 lessons
Job Search with Jobnet
Register as unemployed on Jobnet, keep your CV and joblog up to date, and handle meetings with your a-kasse and your municipality.
26 words · 1 lessons
Employment Contract Terms
Read a Danish employment contract, check pay, hours, notice and trial period, and ask about the terms before you sign.
31 words · 1 lessons
Danish Workplace Culture
Understand the unwritten rules of Danish workplaces, from first names and speaking up to leaving on time, taking turns bringing cake and Friday drinks with colleagues.
29 words · 1 lessons
Care Worker Vocabulary
Talk about everyday work in elder care and home care, from personal care and safe transfers to hygiene, care plans and shift handovers.
28 words · 1 lessons
Workplace Safety
Understand how health and safety work in Danish workplaces, from risk assessments and protective equipment to reporting accidents and the role of the Danish Working Environment Authority.
27 words · 1 lessons
Volunteer Work
Find a volunteer job that suits you, understand what an association expects of its volunteers and talk about your shifts, tasks and limits.
29 words · 1 lessons
Monarchy & National Days
Understand the Danish constitutional monarchy, the change of monarch in 2024, Constitution Day and the flag days and speeches that mark the Danish year.
30 words · 1 lessons
Fairy Tales & Classic Authors
Talk about Hans Christian Andersen, his best-known fairy tales and other classic Danish authors such as Søren Kierkegaard and Karen Blixen.
30 words · 1 lessons
Danish Film and Television
Talk about Danish films and TV series, from DR dramas and Dogme 95 to Nordic noir, and recommend something to watch.
27 words · 1 lessons
Church and Life Events
Understand how the Danish national church works and talk about baptism, naming, confirmation, weddings and funerals in Denmark.
27 words · 1 lessons
Local Elections & Voting
Find out which Danish elections you can vote in, use your poll card, cast your vote at the polling station and vote early if you are away.
25 words · 1 lessons
Right of Withdrawal & Warranty
Use your 14-day right of withdrawal for online purchases, complain about a defective item under the two-year right to complain and know what a warranty adds.
25 words · 1 lessons
Danish Test 2 Format
Learn the parts of Prøve i Dansk 2 and the strategies and instruction words you need for reading, writing and speaking.
24 words · 1 lessons
Vehicle Types
Workshop Danish: vehicle types and propulsion. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
23 words · 1 lessons
Vehicle Identification
Workshop Danish: identify the right vehicle and variant. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
21 words · 1 lessons
Part Locations
Workshop Danish: locate a part precisely. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
24 words · 1 lessons
Workshop Roles
Workshop Danish: roles and the working environment. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
20 words · 1 lessons
Workshop Safety
Workshop Danish: safety language and waste handling. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
26 words · 1 lessons
Hand Tools
Workshop Danish: recognise and request tools. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
31 words · 1 lessons
Lifting Equipment
Workshop Danish: lifting and workshop equipment. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
22 words · 1 lessons
Measurements and Units
Workshop Danish: read dimensions and technical values. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
30 words · 1 lessons
Bodywork
Workshop Danish: exterior body parts. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
26 words · 1 lessons
Doors, Windows and Mirrors
Workshop Danish: openings, glass and mirrors. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
27 words · 1 lessons
Cabin Controls
Workshop Danish: interior parts and controls. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
28 words · 1 lessons
Tires and Markings
Workshop Danish: tyres and tyre specifications. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
29 words · 1 lessons
Wheels and Rims
Workshop Danish: wheel assemblies and balancing. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
27 words · 1 lessons
Suspension
Workshop Danish: suspension components. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
27 words · 1 lessons
Steering and Alignment
Workshop Danish: steering and wheel alignment. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
24 words · 1 lessons
Brakes
Workshop Danish: friction brakes and brake controls. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
32 words · 1 lessons
Engine Parts
Workshop Danish: core combustion-engine components. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
27 words · 1 lessons
Valves and Timing
Workshop Danish: valve train, timing and auxiliary drive. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
26 words · 1 lessons
Ignition
Workshop Danish: petrol ignition and combustion. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
23 words · 1 lessons
Fuel Systems
Workshop Danish: fuel storage, delivery and vapour control. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
25 words · 1 lessons
Diesel Systems
Workshop Danish: diesel-specific systems. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
25 words · 1 lessons
Intake and Turbo
Workshop Danish: air supply and boost. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
25 words · 1 lessons
Lubrication and Cooling
Workshop Danish: lubrication and engine coolant circuits. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
30 words · 1 lessons
Exhaust and Emissions
Workshop Danish: exhaust and emissions systems. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
29 words · 1 lessons
Clutches and Manual Gears
Workshop Danish: clutch and manual transmission. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
27 words · 1 lessons
Automatic Transmissions
Workshop Danish: automatic transmission types and components. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
24 words · 1 lessons
Axles and Drivetrain
Workshop Danish: final drive and driven axles. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
23 words · 1 lessons
Electric Motors
Workshop Danish: electric propulsion and power conversion. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
24 words · 1 lessons
EV Batteries
Workshop Danish: traction-battery construction and condition. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
26 words · 1 lessons
EV Charging
Workshop Danish: charging interfaces, equipment and performance. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
27 words · 1 lessons
Hybrid Systems
Workshop Danish: hybrid architectures and energy flow. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
22 words · 1 lessons
EV Heating and Cooling
Workshop Danish: battery, motor and cabin temperature control. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
24 words · 1 lessons
Starting and Power Supply
Workshop Danish: low-voltage supply and starting. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
27 words · 1 lessons
Wiring and Connectors
Workshop Danish: wiring, connections and circuit protection. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
29 words · 1 lessons
Sensors and Actuators
Workshop Danish: common sensors and controlled components. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
24 words · 1 lessons
Vehicle Diagnostics
Workshop Danish: diagnostic communication and software. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
29 words · 1 lessons
Lights and Wipers
Workshop Danish: lighting and visibility. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
29 words · 1 lessons
Heating and Air Conditioning
Workshop Danish: cabin climate components. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
28 words · 1 lessons
Safety and Driver Assistance
Workshop Danish: restraints and driver-assistance systems. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
29 words · 1 lessons
Locks and Infotainment
Workshop Danish: access, convenience and infotainment. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
28 words · 1 lessons
Specialist Tools
Workshop Danish: tools for specific repair tasks. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
26 words · 1 lessons
Test Equipment
Workshop Danish: inspection and test instruments. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
28 words · 1 lessons
Fasteners and Seals
Workshop Danish: fasteners, seals and fittings. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
30 words · 1 lessons
Fluids and Lubricants
Workshop Danish: consumables and their properties. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
30 words · 1 lessons
Body Repairs and Rust
Workshop Danish: collision repair, joining and corrosion. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
29 words · 1 lessons
Paintwork and Detailing
Workshop Danish: paintwork, finishing and detailing. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
30 words · 1 lessons
Servicing and Maintenance
Workshop Danish: routine service tasks. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
26 words · 1 lessons
Faults and Symptoms
Workshop Danish: describe observed symptoms. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
33 words · 1 lessons
Repair Verbs
Workshop Danish: action verbs used during repair. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
30 words · 1 lessons
Diagnostic Verbs
Workshop Danish: investigation and verification verbs. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
28 words · 1 lessons
Workshop Instructions
Workshop Danish: sequence, degree and technical instructions. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
32 words · 1 lessons
Customer Reception
Workshop Danish: booking and gathering the fault history. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
26 words · 1 lessons
Ordering Parts
Workshop Danish: identify, order and receive parts. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
28 words · 1 lessons
Estimates and Invoices
Workshop Danish: discuss work, estimates and invoices. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
26 words · 1 lessons
Reports and Inspections
Workshop Danish: record findings and discuss follow-up. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
27 words · 1 lessons
Handover and Roadside Help
Workshop Danish: handover, recovery and roadside situations. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
23 words · 1 lessons
High-Voltage Safety
Workshop Danish: high-voltage terminology and warnings. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
27 words · 1 lessons
Classic Car Systems
Workshop Danish: older vehicle technology still encountered. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
22 words · 1 lessons
Gas and Hydrogen
Workshop Danish: specialist fuel-system extensions. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
24 words · 1 lessons
Vans and Trailers
Workshop Danish: light commercial vehicles and towing. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
27 words · 1 lessons
Materials and Mechanics
Workshop Danish: materials, bearings and mechanical relationships. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
30 words · 1 lessons
Automotive Abbreviations
Workshop Danish: abbreviations linked to their full terms. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
35 words · 1 lessons
Workshop Phrases
Workshop Danish: useful workshop phrases and symptom reports. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
25 words · 1 lessons
Performance and Efficiency
Workshop Danish: describe performance and interpret measurements. Learn terminology in context, follow a workplace conversation and explain findings to a colleague.
28 words · 1 lessons
B2
Upper Intermediate
Abstract Concepts
Discuss values, reasons, assumptions and relationships between ideas using common abstract Danish nouns.
62 words · 2 lessons
Argumentation & Rhetoric
Danish vocabulary for debate and persuasion: making claims, backing them up, raising objections and drawing conclusions.
42 words · 3 lessons
Business & Trade
Core Danish business vocabulary for talking about companies, finances, negotiations and trade with confidence.
63 words · 2 lessons
Marketing & Advertising
Danish marketing and advertising terms for discussing brands, campaigns, target audiences and consumer behavior.
27 words · 2 lessons
Management & Leadership
Danish vocabulary for leading people and organizations: making decisions, delegating, motivating teams and driving change.
33 words · 2 lessons
Psychology Basics
Danish words for the mind and behavior: emotions, memory, personality and the language of therapy and self-understanding.
28 words · 2 lessons
Society & Sociology
Danish vocabulary for discussing society: welfare, class, integration, inequality and the bonds that hold communities together.
67 words · 2 lessons
Climate & Sustainability
Danish vocabulary for climate change and green living: emissions, ecosystems, the green transition and the crises that drive it.
51 words · 3 lessons
Energy & Resources
Danish vocabulary for energy and resources: renewables and fossil fuels, power production, consumption and how we save it.
25 words · 2 lessons
Healthcare System
Understand common healthcare pathways and ask about referrals, treatment plans, payment and support in Danish.
37 words · 2 lessons
Justice & Crime
Talk about crime, courts and the legal system in Danish, from arrests and evidence to verdicts and punishment.
104 words · 2 lessons
International Affairs
Discuss diplomacy, global politics and international cooperation in Danish, from treaties and sanctions to summits and human rights.
40 words · 3 lessons
History Basics
Discuss the past in Danish with vocabulary for eras, revolutions and turning points, from the Viking Age to industrialization.
44 words · 2 lessons
Religion & Beliefs
Explore faith, religion and worldviews in Danish, from prayer and congregations to sin, forgiveness and spirituality.
121 words · 2 lessons
Philosophy Basics
Core Danish philosophy vocabulary for discussing reason, ethics, existence and the great questions of thought.
31 words · 2 lessons
Research & Statistics
Discuss research questions, samples, measures and uncertainty, and interpret what a study’s methods support.
47 words · 2 lessons
Academic Verbs
Use precise Danish verbs to describe, compare, support and qualify ideas in academic work.
69 words · 3 lessons
Formal Written Danish
Connectors and set phrases that give written Danish a formal, professional register, from 'således' to 'ikke desto mindre'.
25 words · 4 lessons
Nominalizations
Abstract Danish nouns formed from verbs and adjectives, the -else, -ing, -hed and -itet words that fill formal texts.
25 words · 4 lessons
Prefixed Verbs
High-frequency Danish verbs built from prefixes like be-, for-, ind-, over- and ud-, essential for precise writing and speech.
57 words · 3 lessons
Collocations 1
Fixed Danish verb-noun combinations that native speakers use without thinking, from making decisions to drawing attention.
50 words · 3 lessons
Collocations 2
A second set of natural Danish word partnerships for discussion and debate, from assuming and asserting to questioning and objecting.
48 words · 3 lessons
Nuanced Adjectives
Precise Danish adjectives for describing people, ideas and situations with shades of meaning beyond good and bad.
149 words · 4 lessons
Attitude Adverbs
Signal certainty, evidence, expectation and evaluation with Danish sentence adverbs and particles.
45 words · 3 lessons
Discourse Markers
Organize spoken and written Danish with expressions for contrast, consequence, qualification and topic development.
38 words · 4 lessons
Digital Life
The vocabulary of screens and streams: talk confidently about apps, devices, social media and everything else that fills a modern digital day.
30 words · 3 lessons
Innovation & Startups
From a napkin sketch to a scaling company: the Danish words for founding, funding and growing a new venture.
24 words · 2 lessons
Art & Design
Discuss galleries, brushstrokes and Nordic aesthetics: the Danish vocabulary for talking about visual art and design with a critical eye.
72 words · 2 lessons
Architecture & Urban Life
Facades, foundations and the flow of the city: the Danish words for describing buildings and the urban life that surrounds them.
60 words · 2 lessons
Advanced Culinary Vocabulary
Refined culinary Danish for the kitchen and the table, from braising and fermentation to mouthfeel, vintages and Michelin stars.
56 words · 2 lessons
Landscapes and Landforms
Precise Danish for landscapes and landforms, from glaciers and estuaries to wetlands, dunes and mountain ranges.
41 words · 2 lessons
Everyday Idioms 2
A second helping of colorful Danish idioms that native speakers use to add flavor to everyday conversation.
45 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
Formal Correspondence
Write clear requests, confirmations and replies in Danish, choosing greetings, pronouns and closings that fit the recipient.
33 words · 5 lessons
News Analysis Phrases
Phrases and idioms for discussing, analyzing and evaluating the news, from sourcing and coverage to framing and headlines.
49 words · 4 lessons
Politics & Government
Explain political institutions, lawmaking, coalitions and public decision-making with precise Danish terms.
104 words · 3 lessons
Economy & Finance
Danish vocabulary for the wider economy and financial markets, from inflation and GDP to the stock exchange, national debt and monetary policy.
75 words · 2 lessons
History & Culture
Explore Denmark's past and cultural heritage: the B2 vocabulary for discussing archaeology, monarchy, conflict and the forces that shaped a nation.
56 words · 2 lessons
Art & Literature
Talk about movements, masterpieces and the stage: the B2 vocabulary for discussing literary genres, art history and the performing arts.
47 words · 2 lessons
Philosophy & Thought
Reason about knowledge, existence and the great -isms: the B2 vocabulary for philosophical debate and abstract thinking.
30 words · 2 lessons
Advanced Psychology Vocabulary
Go deeper into the mind: the B2 vocabulary for well-being, coping, defense mechanisms and the patterns that shape how we feel and act.
51 words · 2 lessons
Advanced Sociology Vocabulary
Analyze how society hangs together: B2 vocabulary for socialization, class, power structures, and the forces that shape group life.
36 words · 2 lessons
Science & Research
Describe research settings, methods, publications and evidence using Danish scientific vocabulary.
115 words · 3 lessons
Specialist Medical Vocabulary
Expanded Danish medical vocabulary: organs, diseases, specialists and procedures beyond the everyday clinic.
85 words · 2 lessons
Engineering & Industry
Danish vocabulary for engineering and manufacturing: machines, materials, assembly lines and the components that keep them running.
70 words · 2 lessons
Resources and Conservation
A deeper dive into Danish sustainability vocabulary: waste sorting, the circular economy, water, food and protecting nature.
26 words · 2 lessons
Advanced Abstract Vocabulary
Refine discussion of intention, consequence, identity and judgment with precise abstract Danish nouns.
84 words · 2 lessons
Formal Vocabulary
The formal, administrative Danish words that replace everyday vocabulary in official letters, contracts and reports.
41 words · 3 lessons
Advanced Academic Verbs
A second set of precise Danish verbs for scholarly writing, from making visible and quantifying to outlining and contrasting.
69 words · 2 lessons
Collocations for Action
More natural Danish verb-noun partnerships for effort, action and official life, from taking measures to reaching a settlement.
42 words · 2 lessons
Collocations for Influence and Emotion
Everyday Danish word partnerships for influence, emotion and risk, from making an impression to keeping a secret.
50 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
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
Insurance
Read common insurance terms, describe a claim clearly, and ask about coverage, evidence and the next step.
23 words · 2 lessons
Birth & Bereavement
Understand common language around childbirth and bereavement, with separate sections for maternity care and funeral arrangements.
44 words · 2 lessons
Negated Adjectives
Use common adjectives with u-, interpret their meanings in context, and distinguish lexical negation from sentence negation.
75 words · 2 lessons
Evaluation & Degree
Qualify the size, duration, certainty and significance of a claim with precise adjectives and adverbs.
37 words · 2 lessons
Summarizing & Comparing Sources
Combine sources faithfully, preserve attribution and limitations, and write a clear synthesis for a reader.
16 words · 1 lessons
Explaining Charts
Read axes and units, distinguish counts from shares and percent from percentage points, and explain numerical change without overstating its causes.
16 words · 1 lessons
Public Consultations
Read a proposal, distinguish evidence from concern, formulate a constructive objection and alternative, and follow the response through to a documented outcome.
16 words · 1 lessons
Project Scope and Deliverables
Define deliverables and acceptance criteria, negotiate added work against time and dependencies, and record who approved which commitment.
16 words · 1 lessons
Workplace Handovers & Incident Reviews
Give actionable handovers, reconstruct an event timeline, separate causes from hypotheses and assign follow-up without losing unresolved work.
16 words · 1 lessons
Interviewing Users
Ask neutral questions, probe concrete experiences, check interpretations and turn one person’s account into a carefully scoped finding and next step.
16 words · 1 lessons
Humanitarian Reporting
Understand conflict-event vocabulary in attributed reporting, preserve sources and units, distinguish claims from observations, and summarize humanitarian needs respectfully.
25 words · 1 lessons
Listening and Note-Taking
Follow spoken structure, separate main points from examples, capture times and responsibilities, clarify missed details and produce an accurate briefing.
16 words · 1 lessons
Citizenship & the Constitution
Discuss the road to Danish citizenship, the citizenship test and the principles of the Danish Constitution: separation of powers, civil liberties and equality before the law.
30 words · 1 lessons
Admission & Quotas
Understand how admission to Danish higher education works: optagelse.dk, the two quotas, entry requirements, grade cutoffs and standby places.
27 words · 1 lessons
Credential Recognition
Get a foreign education assessed in Denmark, understand what an assessment says, and know when a regulated profession requires authorization.
26 words · 1 lessons
Deductions & Tax Returns
Check your annual tax statement, add the deductions you are entitled to, and understand remaining tax due, refunds and later corrections.
27 words · 1 lessons
Debt Help & Collection
Follow what happens when a debt goes to collection in Denmark, respond to reminders and claims, and propose a payment plan you can keep.
30 words · 1 lessons
Mortgages & Andelsbolig
Follow the steps of buying a house, condo or co-op share in Denmark, read the key documents and compare mortgage options.
29 words · 1 lessons
Rent Tribunal & Tenant Rights
Understand your rights as a tenant in Denmark: object to a rent increase, demand repairs, respond to a termination and bring a case before the rent tribunal.
28 words · 1 lessons
Midwife & Check-ups
Follow Danish pregnancy care from the first visit to your family doctor through midwife appointments, scans and the birth to the first weeks at home.
28 words · 1 lessons
Getting Help for Stress
Describe the signs of stress, talk to your doctor and manager about it, and understand sick leave, a gradual return to work and where to find help.
29 words · 1 lessons
Family Benefits
Understand the child and youth benefit, single-parent allowances, child support and reduced childcare fees, and report changes to the authorities correctly.
26 words · 1 lessons
Marriage & Family Law
Talk about getting married, living together without marriage, separation and divorce, custody and visitation, and the role of the Family Law Agency.
28 words · 1 lessons
Dagpenge & Availability
Understand how unemployment insurance works in Denmark, from a-kasse membership and registering as unemployed to job logs, availability rules and your benefit period.
28 words · 1 lessons
CVR, Moms & Bookkeeping
Register a business in Denmark, choose a company type, handle VAT and keep your books in order so you can talk confidently with authorities and accountants.
28 words · 1 lessons
Trust, Equality & Modesty
Discuss the Law of Jante, modesty, equality and the high level of trust in Danish society, and give a nuanced opinion on how these values shape everyday life.
30 words · 1 lessons
Turning Points in Danish History
Talk about the moments that shaped Denmark, from the Jelling stones and the Reformation to the defeat of 1864, the occupation and membership of the European Community.
31 words · 1 lessons
Design Classics
Describe famous Danish furniture, lamps and buildings, explain what makes a design classic and talk about the designers and architects behind them.
28 words · 1 lessons
The Danish Welfare Model
Explain how the Danish welfare model is financed, what citizens get and give in return, and discuss the challenges the model faces.
28 words · 1 lessons
The Danish Realm
Explain what the Danish Realm is, describe Greenland and the Faroe Islands and talk about home rule and self-government in a factual, neutral way.
27 words · 1 lessons
At the Police Station
Report a crime to the Danish police, describe what happened and who did it, and understand the case number, interviews and support for victims.
27 words · 1 lessons
Equal Treatment & Discrimination
Name different kinds of discrimination, know your right to equal treatment at work and in daily life, and find out where to complain or report.
28 words · 1 lessons
Danish Test 3 Format
Understand the parts of Prøve i Dansk 3 and the language of argumentation you need to take a position in writing and to present and discuss a topic orally.
23 words · 1 lessons
C1
Advanced
Academic Writing
Precise vocabulary and connectives for scholarly Danish writing, from thesis statements and sources to delimiting scope and concluding an argument.
48 words · 4 lessons
Scientific Terminology
Core Danish terms for the natural sciences, from hypotheses and experiments to molecules, forces and genes.
61 words · 3 lessons
Legal Proceedings and Contracts
Danish vocabulary for legal proceedings and contracts, with attention to roles, obligations, exceptions and the limits of legal equivalents.
51 words · 3 lessons
Medical Terminology
Precise Danish vocabulary for medicine and the clinic, from diagnosis and treatment to organs, the immune system and prognosis.
86 words · 2 lessons
Financial Terminology
Danish finance and accounting terms for identifying reporting periods, interpreting selected figures and distinguishing business results from market movements.
32 words · 3 lessons
Political Discourse
Advanced Danish political vocabulary for following debates, decoding party strategy and discussing power, ideology and rhetoric.
36 words · 2 lessons
Reading Administrative Decisions
Read administrative decisions and case correspondence: identify the authority, the stated reason, a requirement and a possible next step.
34 words · 3 lessons
Reports & Analysis
The analytical Danish of reports, studies and data, for writing and dissecting arguments, findings and statistical evidence.
27 words · 4 lessons
Verbs for Analysis and Decisions
Choose verbs for examining evidence, qualifying a claim and describing a decision; compare their complements and register.
80 words · 3 lessons
Advanced Abstract Nouns
Sophisticated Danish abstract nouns for discussing ideas, emotions and the human condition with precision and depth.
94 words · 2 lessons
Stance & Style Adverbs
Use adverbs to express certainty, evaluation and manner, and notice how their position can change the interpretation of a sentence.
28 words · 2 lessons
Connectors in Formal Argument
Connect reasons, concessions and conclusions in formal Danish, choosing a relation that the evidence actually supports.
46 words · 2 lessons
Hedging, Directness & Nuance
Adjust the strength of a claim, qualify its scope and make a request appropriately direct without hiding the main point.
41 words · 2 lessons
Persuasion & Negotiation
The Danish vocabulary of deals and diplomacy, for making concessions, holding your ground and winning people over.
22 words · 3 lessons
Critique & Review Language
The precise, evaluative vocabulary a Danish critic reaches for when praising, panning or weighing up a book, film, exhibition or performance.
33 words · 2 lessons
Literary Language Analysis
The toolkit for close reading in Danish: the terms you need to name a text's imagery, structure, narrator and stylistic devices.
22 words · 2 lessons
Cultural References
Widely recognized Danish traditions, institutions, and cultural references that often appear in conversation, humor, and public life.
33 words · 2 lessons
Irony & Understatement
Vocabulary for dry humor, irony, and understatement: saying less than you mean or deliberately meaning the opposite of what you say.
33 words · 2 lessons
Journalism Vocabulary
The working vocabulary of the Danish newsroom: from headlines, sources and deadlines to editorials, angles and investigative reporting.
30 words · 3 lessons
Environmental Policy
Precise Danish vocabulary for debating climate legislation, the green transition and environmental regulation at an advanced level.
46 words · 2 lessons
Labor Market Terms
Advanced Danish terminology for discussing the labor market, collective bargaining and employment policy with nuance.
25 words · 2 lessons
Social Welfare Terms
Advanced Danish vocabulary for discussing the welfare state, social benefits and redistribution with precision.
26 words · 2 lessons
Discussing Technology and AI
Advanced Danish vocabulary for discussing artificial intelligence, digitalization and the ethics of technology.
26 words · 2 lessons
Research Methods
Academic Danish terminology for describing research design, methodology and the analysis of empirical data.
56 words · 2 lessons
Debate Idioms
Idiomatic expressions for arguing, persuading and holding your own in advanced Danish debate and discussion.
28 words · 2 lessons
Everyday Idioms 3
A third round of colorful everyday Danish idioms that make casual conversation sound natural and fluent.
41 words · 2 lessons
Advanced Fixed Expressions
Advanced set phrases and discourse markers that structure and refine sophisticated spoken and written Danish.
45 words · 2 lessons
Proverbs: Choices & Consequences
Interpret the advice implied by Danish proverbs about choices and consequences, and consider when a saying fits or oversimplifies a situation.
32 words · 2 lessons
Official Announcements
The formal register of Danish public notices, corporate memos and authority announcements, from delays and deadlines to safety warnings.
36 words · 3 lessons
Formal and Literary Vocabulary
Compare formal and literary words with everyday alternatives, preserving meaning while choosing a tone suited to the reader.
52 words · 3 lessons
Advanced Compound Words
Vivid Danish compound nouns that pack abstract ideas into a single word, from turning points and driving forces to bottlenecks and watersheds.
37 words · 2 lessons
Speeches & Presentations
The vocabulary of confident public speaking in Danish, from structuring an argument and engaging an audience to landing your point and wrapping up.
32 words · 2 lessons
Nuances of Feeling
Describe mixed feelings, changes of mood and emotional intensity, using context to distinguish neighboring meanings in Danish.
53 words · 2 lessons
Expressive Words in Context
Less common words for precise description and evaluation, with attention to collocations and the situations where their tone fits.
67 words · 2 lessons
Building & Challenging Arguments
Sequence points, concede a valid objection, challenge a premise and state a conclusion without overstating the reasoning.
69 words · 2 lessons
Civil Claims and Legal Remedies
Recognize terms for civil claims, contractual arrangements, appeals and property documents, and distinguish the roles named in a text.
61 words · 2 lessons
Specialist Clinical Vocabulary
Understand vocabulary for procedures, specialists and selected anatomical structures, and ask for clarification of unfamiliar clinical language.
62 words · 2 lessons
Accounting and Financial Markets
Distinguish accounting entries, financing arrangements and market terms when describing selected figures and company events.
44 words · 2 lessons
Research Framing & Academic Revision
Frame a research problem, connect a concept to an observable measure and revise scholarly claims in response to criticism.
46 words · 2 lessons
Rhetorical Reasoning & Fallacies
Identify appeals, assumptions and weaknesses in an argument, then explain their effect without treating a label as a complete rebuttal.
39 words · 4 lessons
Editorial Decisions and Corrections
Describe source checking, editorial choices and corrections, keeping a report, an allegation and a confirmed fact distinct.
31 words · 2 lessons
Administrative Roles & Procedures
Identify administrative offices, procedures and oversight, while distinguishing current terminology from historical references in older documents.
38 words · 2 lessons
Describing Character & Conduct
Choose adjectives for character and behavior, distinguishing an observed action from a broad judgment about a person.
119 words · 2 lessons
Verbs for Evaluation & Response
Use verbs for examining, challenging and responding to claims, with attention to agency, complements and formal register.
106 words · 2 lessons
Idioms for Handling Pressure
Interpret idioms about pressure and response, and compare their emotional force with a neutral description of the same event.
41 words · 2 lessons
Proverbs: Judgment & Caution
Recognize proverbial advice about judgment and caution, test its assumptions and respond when a maxim does not fit the facts.
42 words · 2 lessons
Formal Letters Then and Now
Compare present-day professional correspondence with dated salutations and closings, choosing a style appropriate to the recipient and purpose.
51 words · 2 lessons
Danish Historical References
Recognize selected Danish historical references and explain the context a reader needs without assuming shared cultural knowledge.
30 words · 2 lessons
Expressive Literary Vocabulary
Read literary and less common vocabulary in context, then decide whether to preserve its marked tone or choose a plainer alternative.
85 words · 2 lessons
Discourse & Cohesion
The signposts, reformulations and transitions that hold a Danish text or speech together: how to resume, exemplify, summarize and steer the flow of ideas.
57 words · 3 lessons
Word Formation & Roots
How Danish builds new words using productive endings and classical roots.
107 words · 2 lessons
Chairing Meetings
Guide a discussion from agenda to decision: distribute turns, clarify proposals and record responsibilities without inventing agreement.
17 words · 1 lessons
Mediating Disagreements
Help people clarify a disagreement, distinguish positions from underlying concerns and verify a workable agreement.
16 words · 1 lessons
Describing Movement and Action
Describe how people move, look and act in connected prose, using precise verbs while separating observation from interpretation.
23 words · 1 lessons
Technical Documentation & Troubleshooting
Write reproducible problem reports and usable instructions, distinguishing observed behavior, possible causes and verified fixes.
19 words · 1 lessons
Feedback and Coaching
Give specific feedback, invite the other person’s account and agree a realistic change, support and follow-up.
16 words · 1 lessons
Funding & Project Proposals
Connect a project’s need, activities, budget and evaluation, then revise the proposal accurately in response to a funder’s questions.
16 words · 1 lessons
Pension Plans
Discuss the Danish pension system precisely: state pension entitlement, workplace pension plans, payout forms and the routes to early or deferred retirement.
30 words · 1 lessons
Referrals & Hospital Letters
Read notices to attend and discharge summaries precisely, use your rights to prompt assessment and free choice of hospital, and know where to turn with a complaint.
29 words · 1 lessons
Unemployment Funds and Unions
Weigh up a-kasse and union membership, understand what each one does, and discuss collective bargaining, strikes and the Danish model with precision.
30 words · 1 lessons
Studieprøven: Exam Format
Understand what Studieprøven demands in reading, writing and oral communication, and master the academic vocabulary of note-taking, structure, sources and revision.
24 words · 1 lessons
C2
Mastery
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
Proverbs: Experience & Expectations
Examine proverbs about fortune, patience and expectations as arguments whose relevance depends on the situation.
32 words · 2 lessons
Slang & Colloquialisms
The relaxed, informal Danish you hear in cafés, group chats and among friends: intensifiers, playful insults and everyday shorthand.
37 words · 2 lessons
Youth Language
A selection of current youth slang, intensifiers, borrowings, and multiethnolectal expressions. Usage varies by age, peer group, region, and social setting.
21 words · 2 lessons
Regional Expressions
A mix of genuinely regional forms and colloquial or folksy words associated with Jutland, South Jutland, Funen, Bornholm, and other parts of Denmark.
29 words · 2 lessons
Older Danish in Context
Recognize dated words in older fiction, letters and period settings, and paraphrase their meaning in contemporary Danish.
39 words · 3 lessons
Literary Atmosphere & Imagery
Explore words for atmosphere, longing and sensory imagery, and consider how marked literary diction shapes a narrator's voice.
26 words · 3 lessons
Journalistic Images & Framing
Analyze metaphors and stock phrases in news writing, identifying what their framing highlights and what it leaves implicit.
37 words · 2 lessons
Wordplay & Humor
Explore puns, ambiguity and comic timing, and explain how a joke depends on wording, context and the listener's interpretation.
28 words · 2 lessons
Sarcasm & Banter
The sharp end of Danish conversation, from dry irony and snide digs to quick-witted comebacks and a good-natured war of words.
23 words · 2 lessons
Subtle Politeness
The refined art of Danish courtesy, from diplomatic hedging and softened requests to formal graciousness and tactful ways of saying no.
54 words · 3 lessons
Euphemisms
The tactful detours of Danish, from softened talk of death and layoffs to gentle ways of naming drunkenness, age, money and other delicate matters.
29 words · 2 lessons
Friendly Teasing
Danish vocabulary for friendly teasing, practical jokes and laughing at yourself.
35 words · 2 lessons
Exclamations & Interjections
Interpret short reactions of surprise, resignation and annoyance, considering intonation, social context and strength.
39 words · 2 lessons
Onomatopoeia & Sounds
How Danish paints noise: the vov of a dog, the brag of a slamming door and the susen of wind through the trees.
36 words · 2 lessons
Body Language Expressions
The Danish verbs for what the body says without words: shrugging shoulders, rolling eyes, gritting teeth and cracking a reluctant smile.
32 words · 2 lessons
Weather Sayings
Colorful Danish expressions for wind, rain, cold, changing skies, and the hope that sunshine follows bad weather.
27 words · 2 lessons
Food Sayings
Danish idioms served from the kitchen: going agurk, treading in the spinach and living like the yolk in an egg.
20 words · 2 lessons
Animal Sayings
A menagerie of vivid Danish animal idioms for describing luck, character, conflict, and difficult situations.
25 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
Maritime Expressions
Seafaring expressions and maritime metaphors that remain useful in everyday and formal Danish.
28 words · 2 lessons
Rural Imagery in Expressions
Interpret figurative expressions involving fields, harvests and livestock, using context rather than assuming a literal rural setting.
29 words · 2 lessons
Games & Sports Idioms
Advanced Danish idioms drawn from cards, soccer, boxing and cycling that appear in everyday debate, business and banter.
28 words · 2 lessons
Danish Meanings in Context
Translate words with several meanings or cultural associations by identifying the situation, register and explanation the reader needs.
31 words · 5 lessons
Particles & Fillers
Common modal particles and fillers that soften, hedge, connect, or color spoken Danish; their effect depends on context and intonation.
37 words · 3 lessons
Intensifiers & Swearing
Recognize intensifiers and swearwords of different strengths, assess their interpersonal effect and choose a neutral alternative when needed.
26 words · 2 lessons
Advanced Collocations
Study preferred word combinations in formal Danish, comparing their meanings and grammatical frames with possible alternatives.
40 words · 2 lessons
Confusing Danish Words
Danish words with easily confused meanings: use context and common word combinations to choose the intended sense.
30 words · 5 lessons
Choosing Formal Phrases
Compare formal phrases for requests, decisions and qualifications, choosing between conventional, distant and plain wording.
45 words · 3 lessons
Rhetorical Figures
Identify repetition, contrast, imagery and other rhetorical devices, then explain how they shape an argument or a reader's response.
31 words · 3 lessons
Humor in Social Context
Analyze dry humor, irony and self-deprecation in particular situations, considering differing intentions, relationships and reactions.
30 words · 2 lessons
Coinages in Context
Explore coinages, borrowed slang and words associated with particular periods, distinguishing a new form from a new meaning.
30 words · 3 lessons
Language, Meaning & Analysis
Use linguistic terms to discuss form, meaning and language use, then apply them to interpretation, revision and mediation.
41 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 on Prudence and Judgment
Interpret proverbs about ambition, appearances and patience, recognize variants and test the advice against a counterexample.
40 words · 2 lessons
Slang for Moods, Mishaps & Conflict
Interpret informal reactions, put-downs and playful expressions, distinguishing friendly use from language that can offend.
25 words · 2 lessons
Colloquial Reactions & Social Behavior
Describe grumbling, boasting, sulking and other social behavior in colloquial Danish, and recast an account in a neutral register.
38 words · 2 lessons
Danish Dialect & Regional Identity
Learn vocabulary for discussing dialects, regional identity and selected local expressions, with attention to variation within regions.
29 words · 2 lessons
Comic Behavior and Mishaps
Describe comic behavior, kinds of laughter and amusing mistakes, distinguishing a deliberate joke from an unintended mishap.
31 words · 2 lessons
Poetic Diction & Verse Analysis
Explore poetic vocabulary and terms for verse and dramatic form, relating a formal feature to its effect in a text.
49 words · 2 lessons
Everyday Concepts Across Languages
Explain everyday practices, feelings and compounds for different readers, choosing a concise translation or a fuller contextual explanation.
27 words · 2 lessons
Stance, Focus & Qualification
Use particles and adverbs to mark attribution, expectation, restriction and degree, checking what each item modifies.
42 words · 2 lessons
Confusing Specialist Vocabulary
Clarify potentially misleading Danish terms by checking their sense, numerical scale and institutional context.
33 words · 2 lessons
Emphasis & Expressive Reactions
Distinguish intensifiers used within a phrase from complete exclamations, and select a strength and tone suited to the interaction.
27 words · 2 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
Interpreting Familiar Sayings
Interpret the advice and stance conveyed by familiar sayings, then justify accepting, qualifying or challenging their application.
47 words · 2 lessons
Borrowed Expressions in Danish
Interpret selected Latin, French and German expressions used in Danish and compare them with Danish alternatives for the intended audience.
20 words · 2 lessons
Translation Briefs & Localization
Translate a complete text for a defined audience, resolve ambiguity and explain choices that affect meaning, tone or practical action.
16 words · 1 lessons
Synthesizing Conflicting Sources
Integrate conflicting accounts, distinguish different measures from genuine contradictions and revise an analysis when evidence changes.
16 words · 1 lessons
Drafting Joint Statements
Negotiate wording several parties can endorse, making commitments clear while preserving genuine disagreements and unresolved causes.
16 words · 1 lessons
Answering Challenging Questions
Handle multi-part questions, challenge unsupported premises and revise an answer clearly for both specialist and public audiences.
16 words · 1 lessons
Regions of Denmark
Discuss the parts of Denmark with nuance, from regions and borderland history to the rural-urban divide, and explain how place shapes identity and language.
29 words · 1 lessons
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