A2 · Upper Beginner
Danish Traditions
Discover the customs that shape the Danish year, from hygge and Christmas lunches to Shrovetide barrels and Midsummer bonfires.
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- Words & phrases
- 21
- Lessons
- 2
- Conversations
- 1
- Readings
- 1
A preview of what you’ll master
Words you’ll make your own.
Explore every meaning in this unit. Learn how to say it in Danish when you start.
- coziness, a warm and comfortable atmosphere
- to have a cozy time
- a Christmas lunch
- Santa Claus
- a Christmas elf
- risalamande (Danish rice and almond dessert)
- the almond gift, almond prize
- an advent wreath
- a Christmas TV calendar
- to dance around the Christmas tree
- a Shrovetide bun
- to break a candy-filled barrel at the Danish carnival
- a decorated bundle of twigs for Fastelavn
- a bonfire
- a witch
- twist bread (on a stick)
- the Danish flag
- a person-shaped birthday cake
- a graduation cap
- a graduation truck
- an Easter lunch
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Understand the why
Your lessons, step by step.
- Lesson 1
Danish Customs
- Lesson 2
Christmas Traditions
Where this unit fits
Courses with this unit.
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
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
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
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