B1 · Intermediate
Understanding Pay and Leave
Interpret a simple pay statement and roster, explain a discrepancy and confirm hours or leave arrangements.
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- Words & phrases
- 16
- Lessons
- 1
- 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.
- gross pay
- net pay
- an hourly wage
- a pay supplement
- a pay period
- a shift roster
- time off in lieu
- a holiday balance
- an overtime hour
- a pension contribution
- a number of hours
- a payment date
- a pay correction
- an evening-work supplement
- a recorded hour
- a leave request
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Understand the why
Your lessons, step by step.
- Lesson 1
Questions About Pay and Hours
Where this unit fits
Courses with this unit.

Intermediate · Part 4
Work through the vocabulary, lessons, conversations and reading activities in this part.
20 Units · about 11 h

Danish at Work
Apply for a job, check your pay and hours, and handle meetings, phone calls, presentations and complaints.
8 Units · about 5.5 h

Understanding Your Pay
Understand the lines on your payslip and know how you earn and get paid for vacation.
3 Units · about 1.5 h

Parental Leave
Plan your parental leave and discuss leave, pay and your return to work with your employer.
4 Units · about 2.5 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
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