Dansk - Basisniveau 1 - online (A2)

Speak Danish!

A course for you if attending regular classroom lessons is difficult

This course is mainly for students who find it difficult to attend classes in person, for example because you live outside Copenhagen.

There are two online sessions a week.

The course requires a high degree of self-discipline, and you need to be motivated to work on your Danish outside the weekly online sessions.

On the course Danish – Basic Level 1, you will become more confident and fluent when speaking Danish with others. You will practise conversations about topics such as:

• What you did before you came to Denmark
• What you are doing in Denmark and how long you are planning to stay
• Work, education and job opportunities

You will expand your vocabulary and grammar so you can express yourself in more detail when talking about everyday topics with family or friends.

We also talk about places, and you will learn how to explain where something is in relation to something else.

Of course, we also work with listening and video exercises to help you understand spoken Danish better.

Pronunciation is very important, so we work on it in every session.

Teaching materials developed at Studieskolen

The course material Danish 2 Go is a textbook system developed by teachers at Studieskolen especially for Studieskolen students. We use Danish 2 Go 2, which follows directly on from Danish 2 Go 1.

The material is online and includes an extensive learning platform with audio, video, exercises and resources on grammar and vocabulary.

We work with chapters 1-3.

• A video featuring four recurring characters in typical everyday situations
• An introduction to new vocabulary through short texts and listening exercises
• An introduction to pronunciation and pronunciation exercises
• Speaking exercises and activities, including conversation practice
• A range of vocabulary and grammar exercises
• Writing exercises

The teaching materials are included in the course fee, and you will also automatically get access to our online learning platform, Moodle.

How does the course work?

You will work independently on your computer with listening comprehension, reading and writing exercises. Twice a week, there is a joint online session where we focus on spoken Danish and conversation practice. The teacher introduces new material and tasks in the main session, which you then practise with other students in pairs or small groups in breakout rooms. We also work on pronunciation and some grammar.

Classes are taught primarily in Danish, with English used for support when needed.

The course moves at a fast pace, and the level of instruction is the same as in Danish Education 3.

Practical information

Danish – Basic Level 1 corresponds to the first half of level A2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

The course is for you if you already know some Danish, for example if you have completed all of module 1 of Danish Education 3 or Studieskolen's Danish for Beginners 1 and 2.

We expect you to spend 4-6 hours a week on independent study.

You will need access to a computer with a reliable internet connection, microphone and webcam. It is also an advantage if you are comfortable using digital tools and learning online.

Our Danish courses are for you if you:

• Have completed at least 12 years of schooling
• Can speak English at a minimum of B1 level
• Have a basic understanding of grammar