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LEARNING DANISH MADE EASY

LANGUAGESCHOOLSWinter 2014

This supplement will guide you on making the best choice for you when

it comes your language needs, and choosing a language school that

will not only teach you the Danish language, but also assist in your

integration into Danish society.

NEW TO DENMARK, WHERE TO BEGIN?It is, of course, entirely possible to live comfortably in Denmark without

ever picking up an English-Danish dictionary. In a city boasting an inter-

national community as vibrant as Copenhagen, one can easily get by

without any Danish skills whatsoever. And considering that to most for-

eign ears, Danish sounds a rather amusing language, learning the lan-

guage can start to seem a little unnecessary. However, for those who

want to fully immerse themselves in the Danish culture, excel in the job

market and make Danish friends, then learning the language is a must!

In this supplement you will read about several institutions and receive

practical advice on how you can better your Danish conversing ability. Aside from the valuable information, you will pick up in this supplement, a good place to begin your learning adventure is with De Danske Sprog-centre (The Danish Language Centre). The DDS brings together in one easy-to-use website, all state-approved language centres in Denmark so that prospective students are able to decide on which institution will serve them best. The language centres’ core service is teaching the Dan-ish language to adult foreigners. Many of the language centres also offer a wide range of other courses, including courses focusing on the Danish labour market, special youth courses and courses on Danish culture and society.

LANGUAGE SCHOOLSThe vast majority of language centres admit students on an ongoing

basis and offer instruction as daily, evening or Saturday courses. The

courses are also often planned in cooperation with job centres and com-

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DANISH IS EASYALL YOU NEED IS THE RIGHT SCHOOL

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With a wide range of quality language schools available throughout Denmark, learning to speak the language has never been this simple!

panies so to ensure that students are afforded the necessary time to learn the language.

A beginner’s course for foreign workers, ac-companying spouses, students and au pairs is the first step in learning the language, and of-ten comes in the form of a Labour market-ori-ented Danish language course. On completion of the course and subsequent examination, students can enrol in a more specialised pro-gramme.

In addition to classroom instruction, many of the language centres offer students the option of learning Danish via online courses. Online courses can also be completed with module testing – and can be taken individually or in groups. With online Danish courses, students can learn Danish when it fits with their work, family and school schedules – regardless of time and location.

3 reasons why you should learn Danish✓Speaking Danish is a way of communica- ting your respect towards the Danish culture.✓By speaking Danish you will gain the

respect of the Danes, who know that their

language is not an easy one for a non-Dane

to learn.

✓Danish language classes also provide an

opportunity for you to meet people of

different ages and social groups with a

common interest – learning the language is

sociable.

Whether you’re a first-time learner or looking

to improve on your Danish, you have to admit:

There is more than one reason to try and take

a few classes.

Sources: Language school Supplement 2013; http://

dedanskesprogcentre.dk/

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DANISH GROUP COURSES

The Danish group course are designed to help not onlythose who have just relocated, but also those who have been living in Denmark for some years and are ready totake their Danish to the next level.

At the moment, we offer courses for small intensive groups, with a fixed schedule for Berlitz levels 1 and 2.

Group lessons in Danish are held at Berlitz in Copenhagen, twice a week on Monday and Wednesday for 8 weeksstarting on January 12th 2015 at the following times:

Level 1: 9.45-11.15 Level 2: 11.15-12.45

The price for the course includingmaterial is DKK 5.550,-.

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Whether you have come to Denmark to work,

study or as a family you may choose to learn

Danish for different reasons. Catering for your

individual needs and circumstances there are

several schools that offer a range of course,

thus making your decision that much easier.

STARTING DANISH LESSONSThere are plenty of opportunities to learn Dan-

ish in Denmark and many types of courses are

available for free if you have a CPR number

or a work contract. There are several private

and public organisations that offer lessons in

Danish at various levels.

There are long courses that run during the ac-

ademic year, short intensive courses and sum-

mer courses. Depending on your needs, time,

interests and prior qualifications, the main op-

tions below are available to you:

❧ Courses at Danish higher education

institutions

❧ Programmes and courses offered by the

local council (kommune)

❧ Courses in Danish at adult learning centres

(VUCs)

❧ Private language schools or classes offered

by private language teachers

❧ Courses at Folk High Schools

(Folkehøjskoler)

COURSES AT DANISH HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONSMany institutions offer intensive Danish lan-

guage courses at the beginning of the aca-

demic year, during the semester or as a part

of a summer university programme. Students

who are enrolled at the institution are not usu-

ally charged a tuition fee. However, if you’re

not studying at the institution but still plan-

ning to join a language class, then you could

be charged a fee of around 2 500 – 5 000

DKK per course.

PROGRAMMES AND COURSES OFFERED BY THE LOCAL COUNCIL (KOMMUNE)Local authorities are required by law to offer

Danish language and culture courses to all

foreign residents. The local language schools

offer courses at all levels. The courses usu-

ally consist of 18 lessons a week, though

some schools offer more intensive courses or

weekend courses. The target groups for these

courses are new immigrants and refugees. For

some of the courses, you might be charged

a nominal fee. It is possible to enrol for the

courses several times a year. Mandatory ex-

aminations are held twice a year.

DANISH LANGUAGE COURSES AT ADULT LEARNING CENTRES (VUCs)Adult learning centres offer courses in all gen-

eral subjects for adults at lower and upper sec-

ondary school level. In addition to the general

courses offered to Danes, some of the VUCs offer Danish language courses for foreigners. Each course lasts between 6-12 months and comprises 240 lessons. A small tuition fee of around 200 DKK is charged for each course. You can get more information on these cours-es from your local council or from the individ-ual adult learning centre.

If you are interested in a more intensive or perhaps a more individually designed course, you can enquire at one of the local language

centres about private language teachers.

COURSES AT FOLK HIGH SCHOOLS (FOLKEHØJSKOLER)Some Folk High Schools offer residential courses in Danish language and culture, ei-ther during the summer holiday (three to four weeks) or during the autumn and spring se-mesters (four to five month duration). These courses do not normally include formal tests or examinations. The Secretariat for the Dan-ish Folk High Schools will provide you with further information about courses, admission and tuition fees. Please visit www.hojskolerne.dk for more information.

Source: http://denmark.dk/en

CHOOSING THE RIGHTSCHOOL FOR YOU

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– the Danes love to watch foreigners

attempt this ultimate tongue twister.

Danish, along with the other Scandinavian

languages, is consistently ranked as one of the

most challenging languages to learn. Whether

foreigners need to learn Danish for their pro-

fession, for a loved one or solely for the sake

of interest, they often find the language to be

quite challenging.

The Center for Danish and Integration (CDI) is

a school determined to teach foreigners Dan-

ish in an enjoyable and in-depth manner; the

Danish Ministry of Education awarded CDI the

2014 award for best learning environment in

Denmark.

Learn Danish in a yearWhile CDI has multiple locations, CDI in Køge

differentiates itself by offering students a

chance to learn Danish in a year. Most con-

ventional Danish language schools require

three years for students to complete, but CDI

in Køge’s 12 month Turbo Dansk program ca-

ters to those who want to learn Danish faster.

Lars Jakobsen, the Head of Turbo Dansk CDI

Køge, explained that Turbo Dansk is a rigorous

and effective programme. “Turbo Dansk has

a holistic teaching approach where students

have to focus on their pronunciation, home

preparation, motivation and full participation.

All students are heard, tested, and receive

feedback at every single lesson.”

The Turbo Dansk programme recognises that

some students need added flexibility when

learning Danish. To better accommodate all

students, Turbo Dansk and CDI have a dis-

tance learning set-up. Jakobsen elaborated,

“this set-up makes it possible for students in

other parts of Denmark and the world to join

a class taking place in Køge. This allows even

very busy ex-pats who have to travel in con-

nection with their jobs in Denmark to follow

the intensive Danish class.”

In addition to being offered at CDI, Turbo Dan-

ish is also available at the Zealand Institute of

Business and Technology and in the Ishøj Vol-

ley and Sports Club.

Challenges of DanishWhile some prospective students may wonder

how Turbo Dansk offers quality language les-

sons in one-third of the time that most other

schools promise, Jakobsen assures that CDI is

knowledgeable about the process. “If you real-

ly want to learn Danish, you have to deal with

the fact that it takes a lot of patience in the

beginning. However, with a strong and profes-

sional teaching programme, this is possible.”

CDI believes that participation and individu-

alised attention is crucial to learning any lan-

guage; the class size maximum varies from 15

to 20 students, depending on the particular

programme. “In my opinion,” added Jakobsen,

“the most challenging aspect of learning Dan-

ish is the huge difference between the written

Danish (orthography) and the Danish pro-

nunciation.” Heavily involving students during

class helps students absorb both written and

oral Danish more deeply.

The Turbo Dansk systemThe Turbo Dansk programme is divided into

seven levels through which students progress

over the course of the year. All students re-

ceive a written and an oral test at each session

in order to check that they are ready for the

next lesson.

CDI carefully monitors the progress of all stu-

dents and gives students an individual evalua-

tion halfway through and upon completion of

each level. Classes are offered twice a week in

either the morning or the afternoon.

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When you move to Denmark, learning Dan-

ish can be an important part of the process of

settling in. Surveys have shown that learning

Danish benefits you both professionally and

socially in Denmark. Learning Danish will give

you an insight into Danish cultural and social

norms. This is important for successful com-

munication and networking, whether on a per-

sonal or a business level. Speaking Danish is

thus a key competence valued by many Dan-

ish companies.

Tina explains how to get the most out of

learning Danish. “It’s obviously good to go to a

language school, but you will need to start us-

ing it out in the real world, so try and soak up

as much as you can. Watch TV with subtitles,

or look at newspapers, and start looking up

words in the dictionary. The classes will give

you an introduction, though they won’t give

you a communicative competence, so you

need to practise outside of the classroom,” ex-

plains Tina.

BENEFITS OF LEARNING DANISHAlthough there are many, there are three main

reasons why expats living in Denmark choose

to learn the language. Firstly for employment

opportunities and being able to fully access

the labour market. Secondly, it is for cultur-

al and social integration, and forms part of

building a life in Denmark, making friends and

being able to network. Finally, there are the

legal reasons such as being able to apply for

Danish citizenship.

Social integration“There has been a lot of different analyses re-

cently about how important it is to learn Dan-

ish, and all the research shows that if you’re

planning to stay here, learning the language is

the key to integrating into society,” says Tina.

EMBRACINGTHE DANISH LIFESTYLE

If you have any reservations about learning this new language, language teacher, Tina Pedersen, encourages you to set them aside as she explains to us why learning Danish has far-reaching benefits. Benefits other than being able to communicate the basics such as “hello”, “how are you” and “goodbye”.

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A number of international students who want more from their

stay in Denmark, who want to become a part of Danish culture,

identify the need to know the language as essential to this. Stu-

dents are able to integrate better into universities and can social-

ise with ease if they are able to converse with the Danes in their

own language. For parents with children, who will have to attend

school and will be taught Danish, it is important that they too

learn the language, so to be able to communicate with their chil-

dren in Danish.

Job satisfactionThe philosophy behind Denmark’s integration programme is to

combine work and language training wherever possible, as it is

more motivating to be able to use the Danish language instantly

in a work environment. “If you work for an international compa-

ny, you will still be working with Danes who won’t be speaking

English all the time, so if you want to have a social life as well, it’s

important. So for your wellness here, it’s fundamental,” explains

Tina. Also, one of the best places to improve your Danish lan-

guage skills is in a Danish workplace.

Official purposesAdequate Danish language skills - including a certified exam - are

also essential if you wish to get a permanent residence permit or

eventually Danish citizenship.

It pays off to give Danish language acquisition a high priority dur-

ing your first few months in Denmark. All experience shows that

the sooner you start attending Danish lessons – the faster and the

better you will learn the language.

Ways to improve your Danish:

❧Watch television – preferably with Danish subtitles.

❧Say hello to your neighbours when you meet them.

❧Take a free newspaper when it is offered to you.

❧Watch your favourite movies with Danish subtitles.

Sources: http://www.eukn.org/; http://www.expatindenmark.com/; http://interna-tionalcommunity.dk/; http://denmark.dk/

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Teaching methodThe teaching method ensures that the student learns from the beginning on how to use certain techniques for correct pronunciation of the Danish language.

Skill levelTurbo Dansk™ corresponds to Danish Education level 2 & 3 (Danskuddannelse 2 & 3).

How to enrollIf you would like to enroll in Turbo Dansk™, you can book a time for visitation at the Center for Dansk og Integration. You can contact us on 56 67 66 60 or e-mail at at cdi@koege.dk

Entry level requirementsTurbo Dansk™ is for students who have completed 12 years or schooling or more. You will need to be able to speak, read and write in English and you need to have a Danish social security number.

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With the advent of translation applications, online dictionaries and social communication platforms, learning a language has become that much more accessible – and Danish is no exception.

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We help you navigate your way through

online Danish courses and social media lan-

guage exchange programmes, so to improve

your Danish speaking ability. In addition to

professional tuition, as you would get at

various state and private language schools

across the country, the internet offers you

endless possibilities to expand your knowl-

edge of the language and even practice your

newly-found tongue. Online dictionaries, chat

and social networking platforms and even

online courses are great ways not only to

learn Danish, but to perfect it through practi-

cal engagement.

SOCIAL PLATFORMS – EXCHANGE LANGUAGESMeet2Talk is one such social/ chat platform

that was founded in Denmark and can be

used to interact with other members near

you, who would like to ‘swap’ languages. You

learn their language, and they learn yours.

Once you are connected, you decide where

and when to meet. You continue the meet-

ings, speaking the two languages alternately.

The company was founded in 2013 as part of

an academic project by a Master’s student at

the University of Copenhagen, with the aim

of getting like-minded people together and

helping them improve their language skills.

Meet2Talk is a unique concept, where you

can meet speakers of other languages and

swap your language with them. This can help

you improve your fluency and comprehen-

sion of another language.

The service is free, however you may wish to

pay a small fee to become a confirmed mem-

ber. Confirmed member status will make it

more likely that other members will wish to

connect with you, and you may find it eas-

ier to arrange meetings, as confirming your

membership means you have confirmed your

identity. If you would like some inspiration for

your meetings, please go to the Inspiration

page at Meet2Talk.com, where you will find

a wide range of different topics to use as your

inspiration. You will also be able to upload

your own ideas, so the rest of us can benefit

from your ideas.

Other social media such as Facebook and

Google Plus are also networks that expats

living in Denmark can make use of. You are

able to ‘meet’ new people and interact with

others who too may be learning the Danish

language.

ONLINE DANISH COURSESIf you prefer online learning in the comfort

of your own home and in a time that is con-

venient to you, consider one of the following

online courses:

✔Copenhagen Language Center - Flexible

online course - where and when it suits

you!

✔OnlineDansk - Online courses for

newcomers

✔ 101 Languages - Basics in phrases and

vocabulary.

✔Myngle - Interactive online courses for all

levels.

✔Netdansk - Developed for students.

✔ Irsam - A Danish course for German-

speakers

✔Vores Fælles Sprog - Compares Danish

grammar with that of other languages

✔Netdansk.eu - offers Danish language

tuition for persons with higher education

DICTIONARIES AND TRANSLATIONThere aren’t that many free online dictionar-

ies, but one of them is the W3 Dictionary and

bab.la Dictionary. Ordbogen.com is another

that provides comprehensive dictionary ser-

vices for only a few hundred kroners per year.

Finally there is Google Translate - excellent

for short machine translations and for trans-

lating entire websites. In many cases where

Danish public/private websites aren’t trans-

lated in to English, Google will actually gen-

erate a very usable instant translation.

Sources: http://www.meet2talk.com/; http://www.expatin-denmark.com/

DIFFICULT DANISHDanish is the official language of Denmark,

Greenland and the Faeroe Islands. Both

Greenland and the Faeroe Islands have their

own language too, which most of the people

speak but Danish is used for official purposes

and taught in schools. The Danish language

has several dialects even though Denmark is

a small country. The standard language that

is called Rigsdansk, originated around Co-

penhagen, and was originally based on the

sociolect of the upper class of Copenhagen.

Almost every island has its own dialect, which

can be difficult to understand for Danes

in other parts of the country. However, the

vast majority of the population speak either

standard Danish or a social variation of it.

Danish is not exactly known as one of the

most beautiful languages in the world. Ac-

tually, the sound of Danish always seems to

amuse foreigners which gives the language a

certain entertainment value. Foreigners of-

ten characterise Danish as a monotone-like

drawl, and many people say that Danes speak

like they have a hot potato in their mouth. Of

course, the Danes themselves find their lan-

guage both charming and pretty though they

are aware of the fact that Danish can be dif-

ficult to learn for people from other countries.

The written Danish is characterised by a very

strict norm, but the spoken language may

vary considerably in pronunciation. The Dan-

ish vocabulary is not based upon an enor-

mous amount of words but it is in principle

unlimited, as new words can freely be formed

by means of compounding or deriving. Ex-

isting words are simply used to create new

words and as a result of this, the largest Dan-

ish dictionaries contain more than 200 000

words.

ONLINE DICTIONARYIf you are already learning or plan to start

learning the language, or maybe you are

able to speak a little; a great tool exists in the

form of an online dictionary. You now have

the additional option of searching for Danish

words and English translations online! With

more than 100 000 words and 12 500 expres-

sions where you get to know how exactly the

word is being spelled as well as the correct

meaning of the term itself. Visit this web-

site Den Danske Ordbog (http://ordnet.dk/)

which is available in both Danish and English

so whatever language you prefer all you have

to do is click on either Danish or English and

should you have any questions just ask.

Interesting Facts

The Danish alphabet has 29 letters and

uses the basic 26-letter Latin alphabet

plus the three additional letters Æ, Ø, Å.

Danish (Dansk) is one of the North

Germanic languages (also called Scandi

navian languages).

The language is also used by the 50 000

Danes in the northern part of Germany,

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Learning a new language is said to be good for the brain, but just how much of a mental workout is it to learn Danish?

where it holds the status of a minority language.

If you want to have a go at some difficult Danish pronunciation, try

saying the word “speciallægepraksisplanlægningsstabiliseringsperi

ode” - and yes, that is a real word!

SIMPLE, YET ESSENTIAL PHRASESMake life in Demark a little easier by mastering these important

everyday words and phrases:

Hej! Hi

Goddag Hello (formal)

Hvordan har du det? How are you?

Hvad så? (informal) What’s up?

Farvel Good bye

God morgen Good morning

God nat Good night

Tak! Thank you

Undskyld mig Excuse me

Jeg elsker dig I love you

Sources: http://dkheadlines.com/learndanish.htm; http://denmark.dk/

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These last years, we at CLAVIS have moved from a focus on how many hours can each students have, towards how fast can the learning take place. We have shifted our focus from more to better – from quantity to quality and the learning has increased.

Fast progression has been reached through innovative course planning and methodolo-gy – especially by creating our own teaching material. Hence, we have chosen to use the last two to three years and many resources to develop our own blended learning material ‘Velkommen’.

This is an advantage for busy language stu-dents.

Our material is designed for busy people

and people who are on the move. It can be

accessed via iPhone and other smartphones,

iPad and other tablets, computers, smartboard

and of course also in hardcopy. The hardcopy

has QR-codes, making audio files and digital

exercises from the paper lessons available to

practice via smartphones and tablets as well.

‘Velkommen’ takes into account all the min-

isterial, progression and module test require-

ments and it is developed to meet the job

market and study related focus of Introdansk

which we, at CLAVIS, have named In2danish.

As of January 1st 2014, Introdansk/CLAVIS In-

2danish is a free Danish class offer, which is

given to most foreigners who come to Den-

mark to work or study.

We started using the material around the turn

of the year in our classes in Copenhagen and

it has been very well received by our new stu-

dents.

At CLAVIS, we are focused on making it as

easy as possible to learn Danish. We have

chosen to have our classrooms right by Nør-

report Station and we have made sure that

students who are on the move can follow the

lessons from a distance, if necessary.

CLAVIS is a nonprofit organisation. And pre-

cisely the nonprofit aspect makes is possible

for CLAVIS to invest potential profit in devel-

opment activities that will benefit the students.

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Danish society and culture is introduced and

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Learning the language is only one part of

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