Learning path · Levels A2–C1
Working Life in Denmark
Find work, know your rights and fit into Danish working life.
The jobcenter, contracts, unions and the a-kasse, sick days, workplace culture, benefits, starting a business and safety at work.
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- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 12
- Units
- 38
- Hours of study
- 30
Level by level
The courses on this path.
Courses in order, level by level, for one goal.
Calling In Sick
Call in sick in Danish and tell your workplace when you expect to be back.
4 Units · about 3 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
Jobnet and the Jobcenter
Handle the first steps of unemployment and show clearly that you are looking for work.
4 Units · about 3 h
Your Employment Contract
Check the key terms of your contract and write to your employer about anything that is unclear.
3 Units · about 1.5 h
Danish Workplace Culture
Understand what is expected of you at a Danish workplace and talk about the culture with colleagues.
2 Units · about 1.5 h
Working in Health and Care
Follow handovers and care plans and talk with colleagues about patients and residents.
4 Units · about 2 h
Job Interviews
Introduce yourself in a job interview, explain why you fit the job and ask good questions.
2 Units · about 2 h
Safety at Work
Describe a workplace hazard, ask about safety instructions and report an incident clearly in Danish.
3 Units · about 2 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
Unions and the A-kasse
Make an informed choice about a-kasse and union membership and explain how the Danish labor market is regulated.
5 Units · about 3.5 h
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