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Autumn 2014

New to DeNmark, where to begiN?It is, of course, entirely possible to live com-

fortably in Denmark without ever picking up

an English-Danish dictionary. In a city boast-

ing an international community as vibrant as

Copenhagen, one can easily get by without

any Danish skills whatsoever. And consider-

ing that to most foreign 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 im-

merse 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 sever-

al institutions and receive practical advice on

how you can better your Danish conversing

ability. Aside from the valuable information

that you will pick up in this supplement, a

good place to begin your learning adventure

is with De Danske Sprogcentre (The Danish

Language Centres). The DDS brings togeth-

er in one easy-to-use website, all state-ap-

proved 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

Danish 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 in-

struction as daily, evening or Saturday cours-

es. The courses are also often planned in

LANGUAGE SCHOOL SUPPLEMENT

DiscoVerthe DaNish LaNguage

are you looking to ‘taler den snak’ so to speak? Learning Danish has never been easier with a range of a+ language schools available to equip you with all you need to know about life in Denmark, (as well as teach you to read, write and speak the language).

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DANISH COURSESIN HELLERUPAND LYNGBY

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cooperation with job centres and companies

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.

why LearN DaNish?We chat with three members of the expat

community who share their views on why and

how they went about learning the Danish lan-

guage:

Franklin, 25, a Portuguese artist and bal-

let dancer, says that despite having done

very well with his English skills, he is of the

belief that speaking Danish is a way of com-

municating your respect towards the culture,

as well as gaining respect from Danes who

“know that their language is not an easy one

for a non-Dane to learn”.

sharon, from israel has lived in Copen-

hagen as a stay-at-home mom with her Dan-

ish husband for two decades without speaking

Danish. Sharon decided, after being against

learning the language because she didn’t

want to commit to a move to Denmark, to

attend six hours of private lessons to acquire

the basic skills required for communicating in

Danish. However, whenever she tried to put

her Danish into practice, most people simply

responded in English. “So,” she thought “Why

bother?” “I don’t speak Danish because I don’t

need to,” she said.

kirsten, an american stay-at-home

mother, sent her children to a Danish school.

Like Franklin, Kirsten felt learning Danish was

a sign of respect for the Danish culture. She

began learning Danish through a course pro-

vider paid for by her local council. Although

the classes provided a fun and free opportu-

nity for her to meet “people of different ages

and social groups with a common interest in

learning Danish”, she felt that her progress

was too slow, and that she needed to take

part in smaller, more intensive classes tailored

to her level of understanding. Instead, she be-

gan taking intensive classes four times a week

for half a year until she was fluent in Danish.

Whether you’re a first-time learner or looking

to kick-start your Danish lessons again, you

have to admit: There is more than one reason

to take a few classes.

Source: Language school Supplement 2013;

http://dedanskesprogcentre.dk/

the vast majority

of language centers

admit students on an

ongoing basis and

offer instruction as

daily, evening or

saterday courses.


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As a VUF student, you have access to all school facilities, e.g. canteen with student room, study centre offering teacher counselling, lan-guage lab and IT facilities includ-ing wireless Internet connection, and we offer individual counselling to ensure that you complete your course

VUF has a total of 200 teachers and 4,000 students of myriad nation-alities. Approx. 850 students taking the Danish course for foreigners. This diversity is part of the strength of the study environment at VUF.

“ VUF is a great place to be – a nice building, good classrooms, competent and sympathetic teachers, a high level in classes, good friends and fine opportunities for learning”

Wang, 34 years, from China

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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 academ-

ic year, during the semester or as a part of a

summer university programme. Students who

are enrolled at the institution are not usually

charged a tuition fee. However, if you’re not

studying at the institution but plan on joining

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

FiND the LaNguageschooL For you

Learning a new language is a challenge for most adults, but often a necessity if you are wanting to learn more about the culture surrounding the language or if you are wanting to integrate into the society. Foreigners living and working in Denmark choose to learn the language for different reasons; whatever these are, finding a suitable language school that is right is the first step in the learning process.


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Central locations in Copenhagen and Lyngby

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offer courses at all levels. The courses usual-

ly consist of 18 lessons a week, though some

schools offer more intensive courses or week-

end courses. The target groups for these cours-

es are new immigrants and refugees. For some

of the courses, you might be charged a nomi-

nal fee. It is possible to enrol in the courses at

several times during the year mandatory ex-

aminations being held twice a year.

DaNish LaNguage courses at aDuLt LearNiNg ceNtres (Vucs)The adult learning centres offer courses in all

general subjects for adults at lower and up-

per secondary school level. In addition to the

general courses offered to Danes, some of the

VUCs offer Danish language courses for for-

eigners. Each course lasts between six to 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 courses from your local council or from

the individual adult learning centre.

If you are interested in a more intensive or per-

haps a more individually designed course, you

can enquire at one of the local language cen-

tres 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

The adult learning

centres offer courses in all

general subjects for adults

at lower and upper

secondary school level.

In addition to the general

courses offered to Danes,

some of the VUCs offer

Danish language courses

for foreigners.


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When you move to Denmark learning Danish

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 Pedersen, a language teacher, explains

how to get the most out of learning Dan-

ish. “It’s obviously good to go to a language

school, but you will need to start using 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 intro-

duction, though they won’t give you a commu-

nicative competence, so you need to practise

outside of the classroom,” explains 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 cultural

get the most out oFLearNiNg DaNish

so you have recently ac-quired the skill of being able to successfully read, write and speak Danish, what now, what do you gain from learning this new language?


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 recently about how

important it is to learn Danish, 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. 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. Students are able to integrate bet-

ter into universities and can socialise 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 to be able to com-

municate with their children 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 company,

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 impor-

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

Also, one of the best places to improve your Danish language 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-

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Danish society and culture is introduced and discussed in class using movies, music and books as a natural part of the language pro-gramme. This deliberate mix of practical and cultural experiences enables students to learn not only the necessary vocabulary but also how to handle everyday life in Denmark. But it’s not all work and no play; “Obviously, stu-dents must be prepared to work and willing to learn, however our school is about far more than the exam results,” says Julie.

Learning the language is only one part of life in a new country, and social integration such as building new friendships and forming a pro-fessional network is just as important. “That’s where I think we’re different, not only does the

school help non-native speakers perfect their Danish, but a huge amount of effort is also put into assisting newcomers to build a net-work, both socially and professionally,” Julie explains.

The career development programme is led by Casper Hernandes Cordes and offers CV work-shops and individual career guidance. The pro-gramme also hosts several career evenings throughout the year designed to help students build a career in Denmark.

There are also an amazing number of ex-tra-curricular activities and events. The film club, school choir, school magazine and lan-guage cafés all add a valuable dimension to the entire learning experience. The social and cultural club ‘Connecting Friends’ also organ-ises dinners and cultural excursions every month.

Becoming fluent in Danish may never be easy, but Copenhagen Language Center will lead you through all aspects of learning the language and provide the tools you need to get settled in Denmark. Just as important, the school offers a great opportunity to immerse yourself in a favourite activity, or try some-thing new, and meet people with common interests.

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I chose to carry out my studies at Co-penhagen Language Center. The quality of teaching exceeded my expectations: The teachers were dedicated and highly professional and the programme intensive with small groups.

I therefore strongly recommend Copen-hagen Language Center to anyone who wants to embrace the same challenge.

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Studieskolen is organised into three depart-ments, catering for students who require spe-cific language skills in different contexts.

ForeigN LaNguages (oPeN courses)Studieskolen’s foreign language department offers classes in more than 30 languages. Courses start at six different times a year, and require some knowledge of Danish since some explanations, elaborations and more will be conducted in Danish. This, however, does not apply to English as all English courses are taught only in English.

DaNish For ForeigNersStudieskolen’s Danish Language Centre teach-es Danish to foreigners and is under contract with the Municipality of Copenhagen. Our classes are designed for students who have a solid academic background. We offer Danish Education 3 and Intro Danish (labour market orientated Danish), as well as a range of inten-sive Danish classes for beginners and non-be-ginners in the city centre of Copenhagen. Danish classes are offered in the mornings, afternoons and evenings.

busiNess LaNguagesThe schools’ Business Department offers lan-guage courses for the Business Community, aimed at companies who wish to offer their

employees further education in a foreign lan-guage. As well as group classes, we also offer individual training for people who wish to de-velop their language skills for professional or private purposes.

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mainly for corporates, and companies who

wish for their employees to learn the Dan-

ish language. School director Dorrit Johnsen

says that being a private school catering for a

largely business market, the school is not sup-

ported by the Danish government. She does

however encourage anyone who is seeking a

quality education in the Danish language, in-

cluding children and private individuals, to join

the programme. “All kinds of people join Ber-

litz. We have students at all ages, from four

years of age to adults” says Johnsen.

“Our language portfolio is very wide, we offer

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Berlitz Denmark is currently enrolling students

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aDVice For begiNNers We asked Dorrit for her advice to those of

you who are just starting out on your Danish

learning experience, this is what she had to

say:

Patience: You are not going to learn Danish

overnight. Accept that Danish is a different

language and that the pronunciation may

be hard. It takes time to get used to the new

sounds and it sometimes takes time to be

able to produce them.

Jump into it: Don’t try to rationalise

everything, many times you say certain things

a certain way “just because”.

Expose yourself to the language as much as

possible: Listen to the radio, hear Danish mu-

sic, and watch Danish films and Danish TV.

Practice what you learn: Be stubborn and

continue in Danish even though the Danes

switch to English. Let them know that you

really want to practice. Make a goal of mak-

ing 20 mistakes per day – it means you’ll be

speaking it and learning. See it as way into a

new culture, and most of all, enjoy it.

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In addition to professional tuition, as you

would get at various state and private lan-

guage schools across the country, the inter-

net offers you endless possibilities to expand

your knowledge 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 practical engagement.

sociaL PLatForms – exchaNge LaNguagesMeet2Talk is one such social/ chat platform

that is 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 to 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.

DiscoVer DaNishoNLiNe

in the age of internet communication and discovery, learning a new language has taken on a new dimension in the form of various online platforms.


meet2talk is a unique concept, where you can meet speakers of other lan-guages and swap your language with them. this can help you improve your fluency and comprehension of another language.

The service is free, however you may wish to pay

a small fee to become a confirmed member. Con-

firmed member status will make it more likely

that other members will wish to connect with you

and you may find it easier to arrange meetings,

as confirming your membership means you have

confirmed your identity. If you would like some

inspiration for your meetings, visit the Inspiration

page at Meet2Talk.com, where you will find a

wide range of different topics to use as your inspi-

ration. You will also be able to upload your own

ideas, so that others can benefit from your ideas.

Other social media such as Facebook and Google

Plus are also networks that expats living in Den-

mark 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 convenient 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 dictionaries,

but one of them is the W3 Dictionary and bab.la

Dictionary. Ordbogen.com is another that provides

comprehensive dictionary services for only a few

hundred kroners per year.

There is also Google Translate - excellent for

short machine translations and for translating en-

tire websites. In many cases where Danish public/

private websites aren’t translated in to English,

Google will actually generate a very usable instant

translation.

Sources: http://www.meet2talk.com/; http://www.expatinden-

mark.com/

simPLe, yetesseNtiaL Phrases

make life in Demark a

little easier by mastering

these important every-

day words and phrases:


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 methodology

– especially by creating our own teaching ma-

terial. Hence, we have chosen to use the last

2-3 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 organization. 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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we know… the Danish lan-guage isn’t easy. we also know that time is short for most of us. and we have a solution.

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

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Learn the Danish language; at work, at university at Lærdansk Centers and online.

Our skilled teachers use unique educational material and digital media, to ensure that

you learn the language fast and efficient.

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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 Copen-

hagen, and was originally based on the socio-

lect 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 ma-

jority 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

DaNish 101:iNtroDuctioN to the DaNish LaNguage

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?


vary considerably in pronunciation. The Danish vocabulary is not

based upon an enormous amount of words but it is in principle unlim-

ited, as new words can freely be formed by means of compounding

or deriving. Existing words are simply used to create new words and

as a result of this, the largest Danish 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 expressions where you get to know how ex-

actly the word is being spelled as well as the correct meaning of the

term itself. Visit this website 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.

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

http://denmark.dk/

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.

Our members are the only language centres in Denmark that offer state-approved Danish

courses and programmes. Our members are also the only institutions to conduct the ex-ams required by the state for permanent resi-dency and citizenship.

Depending on a foreigner’s residential status, one of the following is offered:Labour market-oriented Danish – a 250-hour course for beginnersDanish 1, 2 or 3 – programmes divided into six modules

Before a course begins, students take part in an assessment of their language skills to en-sure they are provided instruction at the right level.

Labour market-orieNteD DaNish This is a beginner’s course for foreign work-ers, accompanying spouses, students and au pairs. The course comprises up to 250 hours of instruction over a maximum period of 18 months, and is divided into five 50-hour

courses. Upon completion of the course, stu-dents then have a right to enroll in a special-ised Danish programme.

the DaNish courses These are divided into three individual Danish programmes. Each programme has six mod-ules with the last module of each programme concluding in a state-administered Danish exam. This exam is a prerequisite for obtain-ing permanent residency and Danish citizen-ship.

You can find a language school in your region on our website: www.dedanskesprog-centre.dk

De DaNske sProgceNtreAdvertorial

De Danske sprogcentre (the

Danish Language centre) is an as-

sociation of more than 50 state-ap-

proved language schools and

centres across Denmark. the core

service of these language centers

is teaching the Danish language

to adult foreigners. these courses

are typically free for students, as

Danish law ensures that all newly

arrived adult foreigners have a

right to free Danish lessons.

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 Scandinavian languages).

❖ The language is also used by the 50 000 Danes in the northern

part of Germany, 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 “speciallægepraksisplan

lægningsstabiliseringsperiode” - and yes, that is a real word!

The Copenhagen Post is Denmark’s leading source for news in English. In addition to publishing the only regularly

printed English-language newspaper in Denmark, we also provide a special supplement division of our newspaper and

online news. If you would like more information on the supplements, please don’t hesitate to give us a call on: +45 2420 2411 or email: [email protected]

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