Learning the Danish language online - for novices
From 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 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 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 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.
Kan du tale dansk? (Do you speak Danish? - Introduction in Danish only)
'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 virtual school that offers Danish language tuition for persons with higher education. Tuition is carried out over the Internet. Nevertheless, you will communicate and have contact with both your fellow students and the teachers. This takes place via forums, chat, web conferences and private messages.
Tuition in Netdansk takes your needs as a starting point and is primarily based on material from the Internet. The assignments are produced continually and are based on your own and your fellow students’ needs and interests. All assignments are evaluated and commented on by your teachers and fellow students.
Tuition in Netdansk is carried out in teams. You communicate with your fellow students and with your teachers, but you yourself determine when and how. You work with language whenever it suits you. You can select the assignments that suit you best. You can choose the number of lessons each week to fit in with your other activities.
Price: If you are no longer eligible to receive Danish language tuition or if you live outside Denmark, the price for Netdansk tuition is 80 kr./11 Euros per lesson.
Dansk.nu (Danish now - Introduction in Danish only)
'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
12 essential holiday phrases in Danish. Take these phrases with you on your mp3 player and as a print-out!
Price: Free
An interactive Danish language course with audio. Speakdanish.dk teaches contemporary Danish, based on modern language-learning principles and in a style that is familiar with the needs of the younger generations.
Price: Lesson 1 (out of 20) is free; remaining lessons: 159 € or 1183 kr.
Stella Online Danish Courses are for absolute beginners and guide learners towards the European Language Level A1. The course consists of 8 units and contains audio dialogues, vocabulary work, grammar exercises and cultural information.
Prices from 12 € or 90 kr.
Practised users
Find online Danish courses for practised users