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B2 · Upper Intermediate
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- Units
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- 3,754
- Lessons
- 169
- Conversations
- 95
- Readings
- 94
B2 · Upper Intermediate
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Short courses built from these units, each with one clear outcome.
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Upper Intermediate · Part 1
Work through the vocabulary, lessons, conversations and reading activities in this part. Practice grammar along the way.
22 Units · about 20.5 h
Upper Intermediate · Part 2
Work through the vocabulary, lessons, conversations and reading activities in this part. Practice grammar along the way.
22 Units · about 21.5 h
Upper Intermediate · Part 3
Work through the vocabulary, lessons, conversations and reading activities in this part. Practice grammar along the way.
21 Units · about 14 h
Can-Do
Formal Letters and Complaints
Write a clear formal letter or complaint that explains the issue and states the response you are asking for.
3 Units · about 3 h
Analyzing the News
Summarize a news story, compare sources and give your own view.
4 Units · about 3 h
Getting Your Qualifications Recognized
Apply for an assessment of your education and explain in formal Danish what your qualifications correspond to.
4 Units · about 3.5 h
Your Annual Tax Statement
Check your annual statement, claim the deductions you are entitled to and write to the tax agency about a correction.
3 Units · about 2.5 h
Insurance in Denmark
Choose the insurance you need and report a claim to your insurance company in writing.
2 Units · about 2 h
Tenant Rights and Complaints
Write a formal letter to your landlord that demands a repair or objects to a rent increase.
3 Units · about 2.5 h
Situations
Business Communication
Lead projects, talk to clients and users, and discuss business strategy in Danish.
7 Units · about 4 h
Danish History and Culture
Discuss history, society, art, literature and architecture in depth.
7 Units · about 6.5 h
Danish Society
Deal with health care, insurance and major life events, and take part in local democracy.
7 Units · about 6 h
Deep Conversations
Have deep, thoughtful conversations about the mind, beliefs and how people live.
5 Units · about 3.5 h
Applying to University
Plan your application to a Danish program and ask precise questions about deadlines and requirements.
5 Units · about 4 h
Managing Debt
Respond to reminders and collection letters and propose a payment plan you can keep.
4 Units · about 3.5 h
Buying a Home
Compare housing options and ask precise questions about purchase documents, loans and costs in Danish.
5 Units · about 3.5 h
Pregnancy and Birth in Denmark
Understand each step of pregnancy care and talk confidently with your doctor and midwife.
4 Units · about 2.5 h
Mental Health
Describe how you feel, ask for the help you need and plan a sustainable way back to everyday life.
4 Units · about 3 h
Child Benefit and Family Support
Find out which family benefits you may be entitled to and report changes to the authorities correctly.
3 Units · about 2.5 h
Family Law in Denmark
Discuss marriage, divorce and arrangements for children using the correct legal terms.
4 Units · about 4 h
Unemployment Benefits
Know what to do from your first day without work and discuss your duties and rights with your unemployment fund.
4 Units · about 4 h
Starting a Business
Explain how you will register and run a small business in Denmark, including VAT and bookkeeping.
4 Units · about 3 h
Reporting a Crime
File a clear police report, understand what happens to your case and know where victims can get support.
3 Units · about 2.5 h
Discrimination and Equal Rights
Describe unequal treatment precisely, explain your rights and take the right next step to complain or report.
3 Units · about 2.5 h
Skills
Academic Danish
Follow lectures, take useful notes and explain data and research findings in Danish.
6 Units · about 4.5 h
Discuss and Argue
Take part in serious discussions and build clear, well-structured arguments.
5 Units · about 4.5 h
Words
Words That Go Together
Combine words the way Danes do and sound more natural.
5 Units · about 4.5 h
Figurative Language
Understand and use idioms and metaphors in everyday and written Danish.
4 Units · about 3 h
Precise Descriptions
Describe and evaluate things with precise, nuanced adjectives.
3 Units · about 3.5 h
Culture
Janteloven and Danish Values
Explain the Law of Jante and Danish ideas of equality and trust, and give a nuanced opinion about them.
2 Units · about 1.5 h
Danish History
Place the key turning points of Danish history on a timeline and explain why they still matter.
3 Units · about 2 h
Danish Design and Architecture
Describe famous Danish design and architecture and explain what makes a design classic.
3 Units · about 2.5 h
The Danish Welfare State
Explain how the Danish welfare model works and discuss its advantages and challenges.
3 Units · about 2.5 h
The Danish Realm
Explain the Danish Realm, describe Greenland and the Faroe Islands and discuss self-government neutrally.
2 Units · about 2 h
Exams
The Citizenship Test
Understand the test questions and explain Danish history, democracy and values in precise Danish.
9 Units · about 9 h
Danish Test 3 Practice
Write a structured text that takes a position and give a presentation you can defend in a follow-up conversation.
9 Units · about 7.5 h
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
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