Danish for Adult Learners.

We offer Danish classes at all levels, from beginner to conversational. Each course includes 8 weekly lessons. We run two courses each semester—spring and fall.

Our levels span one year and are divided into four parts: 1a, 1b, 2a, and 2b. All students start at 1a and move forward step by step.

Levels

Beginner level (1a+b, 2a+b)

  • For students with little or no prior knowledge of Danish

  • Focus on pronunciation, grammar, and basic everyday communication

  • Students learn to introduce themselves, ask/answer simple questions, and understand basic texts

  • Includes cultural context

Intermediate level (1a+b, 2a+b)

  • For those who have completed Beginner level or have equivalent experience

  • Expands vocabulary and skills for routine interactions

  • Students can understand common expressions, and join short conversations

Upper Intermediate level (1a+b, 2a+b)

  • Suitable for learners with about two years of study or equivalent background

  • Focus on conversation practice, grammar review, and diverse topics

  • Enables students to manage social/professional interactions, grasp main ideas in clear speech, and write connected texts

Advanced level

  • For learners with strong foundational knowledge or around three years of previous study

  • Develops fluency, complex grammar, and listening through discussions and varied content

  • Students become able to speak fluently, understand detailed speech, and write structured arguments

Conversational level

  • Designed for fluent speakers

  • Focus on refining fluency and accuracy via discussions on news, TV, and podcasts

  • Students learn to debate, express nuanced opinions, and comprehend complex texts

Our teachers

Bente Mirow holds a Bachelor's degree in linguistics from Copenhagen, Denmark, and a Master's degree in creative writing and art history from California. She has been a private teacher in Danish for 16 years.

Our next courses start in August 2025. Welcome back!

Classes August 2025

Beginner 1A (virtual), TBC, Wednesday 5pm-6pm, start: August

Beginner 2A (virtual), Diana, Tuesday 6pm-7pm, start: August

Intermediate 1A (virtual), TBA, Wednesday 6.15pm-7.15pm, start: August

Intermediate (virtual), Helen, Tuesday 6pm-7pm, start: August

Conversational (virtual), Bente, Wednesday 6pm-7pm, start: August

All sales are final. Students can be transferred between different levels, but refunds are not offered.

Course book for Beginner/Intermediate