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A2 · Upper Beginner
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- Units
- 110
- Words & phrases
- 4,019
- Lessons
- 236
- Conversations
- 124
- Readings
- 114
A2 · Upper Beginner
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Upper Beginner · Part 1
Work through the vocabulary, lessons, conversations and reading activities in this part. Practice grammar along the way.
24 Units · about 22 h
Upper Beginner · Part 2
Work through the vocabulary, lessons, conversations and reading activities in this part. Practice grammar along the way.
23 Units · about 17 h
Upper Beginner · Part 3
Work through the vocabulary, lessons, conversations and reading activities in this part. Practice grammar along the way.
23 Units · about 18.5 h
Upper Beginner · Part 4
Work through the vocabulary, lessons, conversations and reading activities in this part.
23 Units · about 13 h
Can-Do
Talk About Your Family
Describe your relatives and their personalities, and talk about births, weddings and other milestones.
4 Units · about 3.5 h
Accept and Decline Invitations
Invite people, accept or decline politely and be a welcome guest.
4 Units · about 3 h
Asking for Directions
Ask the way, understand the directions you get and explain a short route yourself.
4 Units · about 3 h
See a Doctor
Explain your symptoms, answer the doctor's questions and get the right medicine at the pharmacy.
4 Units · about 3 h
Visiting Borgerservice
Handle a visit to Borgerservice from booking to the counter and explain what you need in clear Danish.
3 Units · about 2.5 h
Everyday Banking
Pay the Danish way, settle up with friends on MobilePay and contact your bank when a card stops working.
3 Units · about 2 h
At the Pharmacy
Explain what you need at a pharmacy and ask the pharmacist to clarify medicine instructions in Danish.
2 Units · about 1.5 h
At the Dentist
Book the dental care you need and ask the right questions about treatment and price.
2 Units · about 1.5 h
Calling In Sick
Call in sick in Danish and tell your workplace when you expect to be back.
4 Units · about 3 h
Rejsekort and Public Transport
Plan a trip on Danish public transport, pay with Rejsekort and explain the system to someone else.
2 Units · about 1.5 h
Car Trouble and the Garage
Call a garage, explain the problem with your car and book a repair.
2 Units · about 2 h
Packages and Lost Items
Solve a problem with a missing parcel or a lost item in writing or at the counter.
2 Units · about 1.5 h
Booking a Haircut
Book a haircut and get the cut you asked for.
2 Units · about 1.5 h
At the Optician
Explain what is wrong with your eyesight or glasses and get the help you need at the optician.
2 Units · about 1.5 h
Situations
Travel and Accommodation
Use public transport, ask the way, check in at a hotel or campsite and get help when something goes wrong.
9 Units · about 6 h
Small Talk and Socializing
Make small talk, describe people and their feelings, and accept invitations to visits, clubs and celebrations.
10 Units · about 8 h
Everyday Errands
Run errands at the bank, post office and supermarket, fill in online forms and agree on shared spaces with your neighbors.
6 Units · about 4 h
Family Health Care
Describe symptoms and family care needs, ask for appointments and check that you understand the information you receive.
6 Units · about 4 h
At the Office
Describe your job and working day, talk about tasks and tools, and solve simple computer and form problems.
7 Units · about 4.5 h
Music, Film and Danish Traditions
Talk about the music, films and series you love and take part in Danish holidays and traditions.
6 Units · about 4 h
MitID and Digital Post
Log on with MitID, find and understand your Digital Post and ask for help when something online does not work.
3 Units · about 1.5 h
Moving and Changing Address
Organize moving day with friends, report your change of address on time and make sure your mail follows you.
3 Units · about 2 h
Sorting Waste and Recycling
Sort your waste correctly and ask where something goes when you are not sure.
3 Units · about 1.5 h
Your Family Doctor
Contact your own doctor the right way and explain what is wrong.
4 Units · about 2.5 h
Nursery and Kindergarten
Handle the daily routines of Danish daycare and talk confidently with your child's caregivers.
3 Units · about 2 h
Socializing with Colleagues
Join colleagues for lunch and social events and keep a friendly conversation going in Danish.
4 Units · about 3 h
Shift Work
Manage your shifts with your manager and colleagues and follow simple safety instructions at work.
3 Units · about 2.5 h
Joining a Club
Sign up for a club or class and chat with the other members about your free time.
3 Units · about 2.5 h
Skills
Everyday Grammar
Compare, connect your sentences and tell what happened.
6 Units · about 5 h
Study Skills
Join a class and talk about how you study and learn Danish.
4 Units · about 2.5 h
Words
Words for Everyday Life
Use the most common Danish nouns and adjectives to talk about life and ideas.
3 Units · about 1.5 h
Describing Objects
Say what things look like, what they are made of and how big they are.
5 Units · about 4 h
Cooking and Baking
Follow a recipe and talk about cooking and baking.
7 Units · about 6 h
Household Bills and Budget
Talk about your bills, pay them on time and make a simple budget.
3 Units · about 2 h
At the Bakery
Order bread and pastries, ask about ingredients and check the total in Danish.
2 Units · about 2 h
Culture
Cycling Like a Dane
Describe a bicycle problem, ask about repairs and talk about cycling rules and habits in Danish.
2 Units · about 1 h
Hygge and Home Life
Explain what hygge means, talk about cozy evenings at home and accept an invitation the Danish way.
3 Units · about 2 h
Christmas in Denmark
Understand and take part in Danish Christmas traditions and talk about what happens on Christmas Eve.
3 Units · about 2 h
Seasonal Festivals
Know when Fastelavn, Easter and Sankt Hans take place, what people do and how to join in.
2 Units · about 1.5 h
Danish Music
Talk about music and songs and join in when Danes sing together at a party.
3 Units · about 2 h
Exams
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
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