Learning the Danish language onlineFrom the list below you can choose between different online Danish courses and information material about Denmark. Some of the courses are for novices and others are for the slightly experienced. You might need to pay for some of the courses.
The list of educational offers is not yet complete. If you are aware of other Danish educational offers, that could be of relevance to a wide group of foreigners, please contact the Ministry of Integration in order to upgrade the list.
Novices
 Danish Here and Now Danish Here and Now is a free online course for Danish for Beginners. The programme has been developed with the support of the Ministry for Refugee, Immigration and Integration Affairs. It can be used to help with homework, self-study and can also be helpful for Danish teachers.
Danish Here and Now consists of 12 lessons. Each lesson has 5 chapters.
- Text and Dialogue
- Grammar and Exercises
- Listen and Understand
- Denmark and the Danes
- Vocabulary
Price: Free
Lexin Picture Theme
Lexin Picture Theme is a multi lingual audio and visual library which has been designed as a support for acquisition of Danish language.
The programme offers about 1800 words, which is illustrated in a number of pictures which is divided into 31 themes and furthermore several of the themes has up to five subcategories.
Price: Free
Ultimate Danish
Ultimate Danish is an Internet-based Danish language program. Ultimate Danish is especially designed for independent study and is therefore perfectly suited to foreign employees working in Danish firms.
Prices: Single user license 1.100 kr., School license 8.000 kr. for small institutions, 16.000 for large institutions.
Read more at [url]www.ultimatedanish.dk[/url]
Kan du tale dansk? (Do you speak Danish?)'Kan du tale dansk' is for absolute novices and emphases the first language acts (presenting yourself, asking questions, shopping etc.) and a basic vocabulary (numbers, days of the week, food etc.) The course is available at this website as both text and sound.
Price: Free
Netdansk (Internet Danish)'NetDansk' is a Danish language course targeted at students and others who want to study or work in Denmark.
In the first part of 'Netdansk' you will be introduced to a small group of young Danes. You will learn about Denmark and its inhabitants while being introduced to the Danish vocabulary and Danish grammar. The pace is fast so you will soon be able to introduce yourself in Danish, ask for directions, buy a meal etc.
The online version of 'Netdansk' is meant for self study. However, you can also use it in conjunction with the printed version of 'Netdansk 1', which is meant for either self study or use in the classroom.
The purpose of 'Netdansk 2' is self study before arriving in Denmark or improvement of your Danish language skills while you are in Denmark.
Price: Free
Dansk.nu (Danish now)'Dansk.nu' is a so-called e-learning universe developed specifically for e-learning Danish as a second language.
The e-learning universe is online and utilises different communication channels, making it possible to offer flexible, individually shaped e-learning sessions online.
'Dansk.nu' can be used in various different ways and as part of many different e-learning strategies.
Price: From 725 DKK annually
Practised users Danmark til daglig (Daily life in Denmark)How do families live in Denmark and how does a Danish workplace function? These are some of the questions that the e-learning material 'Danmark til daglig' tries to answer.
The learning material can be used as part of the education of adults at language schools etc.
'Danmark til daglig' includes a wide range of exercises and is based on daily situations at home, at work etc.
Price: Free
Historien bag Danmark (The History of Denmark)Why is the political system in Denmark shaped as it is? And who has influenced the consciousness of the Danes? These are some of the questions answered in 'Historien bag Danmar'.
'Historien bag Danmark' tells Danish history through text, picture, sound and movie.
The teaching material is primarily intended for refugees and immigrant learning about Danish language and culture at language schools etc. It could, however, also be used in history lessons.
Price: Free
Danish at work'Danish at work' is for learning Danish in cooperation with a workplace. There are assignments for 'before', 'during' and 'after' a work placement or work.
The themes are:
- new at work
- start and finish
- breaks
- instructions
- health and safety
- payment and employment conditions
there are cases from the industry, logistics and from homenursing.
The target group for ’Danish at work’ are foreigners who are able to converse about common topics on a one to one basis and be able to read simple texts.
Price: Free
Kvinfo The hidden success: The story of 30 immigrant women. 'Kvinfo' focuses on successful integration.
Price: Free
Vort fælles sprog (Our Common Language)'Vort fælles sprog' consists of contrastive grammars comparing Danish grammar to the grammar of other languages.
'Vort fælles sprog' is translated into ten languages and includes comparisons in the same ten languages, focusing on the most elementary similarities and differences.
Price: Free
Dansk ABC (Danish ABC)DanskABC is targeted at users who have completed at least three to six months of Danish language education.
Price: From 399 DKK annually
Medborger i Danmark (Citizen in Denmark)This book includes information about Danish society and it provides you with useful information that you will need as a new citizen in Denmark.
The book has been published in many languages to increase availability.
Price: Free as PDF-file |
