Course schedule
You set your own pace in our online courses, logging on when it’s convenient for you and working on the assignments on your own.
During each course, a new set of online assignments is released every Monday. The assignments may present vocabulary, new sentences, listening exercises, brief videos, explanations of grammar, and drills. Each set of assignments in the A2 course concludes with a quiz to let you test yourself.
In addition, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a blog (in Danish) and to submit a recorded or written assignment. Recordings are to be submitted as a video or an audio file.
For each assignment submitted, you will receive personalized feedback from your teacher in writing or in a video.
The course covers all aspects of language to let you listen, read, write, and speak Danish.
“We greatly appreciate these courses. Yasmin has improved her Danish immensely, and she finds the work entertaining”
Father of Yasmin, student in Danish for Beginners A2.
Course dates and duration
You may begin a course four times per year to fit your personal plans.
Danish for Beginners A1 consists of three terms of 10 weeks each. New groups of students begin a terms every 10 weeks.
Danish for Beginners A2 consists of two terms of 10 weeks each. New groups of students begin a terms every 10 weeks.
You can start both courses four times a year.
Please note: You have access to the course from the start of the course until one month after the end of the course. When purchasing an entire course with several terms, the terms are completed in direct succession without a break.
The 2026/2027 school year is divided into four terms:
- Monday, 7 September 2026 – There’s still time to join!
- Monday, 16 November 2026
- Monday, 1 February 2027
- Monday, 12 April 2027
Holidays are scheduled for July and August, as well as week 52.
CEFR levels
Our courses correspond to the levels of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
Danish for Beginners A1
At Danish for Beginners A1, you will learn words and phrases that enable you to communicate about everyday things in Danish. For example, you will learn how to introduce yourself and talk about your family and everyday life. You will also learn numbers, days of the week, the time and colours.
From 10 years old
Danish for Beginner A2
In Danish for Beginner A2, you will learn to describe your opinions and feelings and be able to talk about topics such as health, geography and climate.
You will also learn to express your opinions about music, TV and books.
From the age of 10
Intermediate Danish B1
In Intermediate Danish B1 we focus on expanding your vocabulary and making your language more grammatically correct. You’ll learn to express your opinion on current topics such as the environment, school and education, and lifestyle. Each week you will also have the opportunity to practise your pronunciation and write shorter texts on a familiar topic.
From 13 years old
Intermediate Danish B2
In Intermediate Danish B2 we work more with the details of grammar that will take your Danish language to a higher level. We will also read longer articles and watch videos about Danish politics, culture and society. In this way, you will expand your vocabulary so that you can express yourself in a more nuanced way both orally and in writing.
From 15 years old
How much is it?
| From June 1, 2026 | Member price |
| Danish for complete Beginners A1 – full course, 3 x 10 weeks | DKK 6,025 |
| Danish for Beginners A1 – 1 term of 10 weeks | DKK 2.175 |
Sibling discount
If you purchase Danish lessons for more than one child, you will receive a 10% discount on the cheapest class(es) (does not apply to 9th grade).
Prices for members
The prices shown on this page are membership prices. If you are not a member, Danish language tuition and case processing cost an additional DKK 2,000.00, while participation in The Danish Summer School costs an additional DKK 5,000.00.
As a member, you also have access to legal advice and receive discounts on a wide range of products and services. At the same time, you support our political work for the rights of Danes living abroad.
Testimonial from a former student in the A1 course
Nadia tells us how much Danish she learned from participating in 30 weeks of the A1 course.
Get the most out of Danish for Beginners
- Give it your best effort and be diligent in completing the assignments.
- Don’t tackle all assignments in one day but instead log in twice a week. It is helpful to return to completed assignments and repeat some of the drills before proceeding.
- You will benefit greatly from having the opportunity to practice speaking Danish (for example, with a family member or a colleague) during the course.
- We recommend that an adult assist younger students during the course.
Helpful skills and resources
- All instructions for the assignments are provided in English and Danish. You must be able to read English at a level to ensure that you understand the instructions, or you must have the assistance of someone who does.
- You should be skilled in navigating an online tool so that you will be able to use our ABC Danes portal.
Recommended devices
Computers:
- PC: Windows 10 or later
- Mac: Apple OS X
Tablets:
- iPad, iPad Mini, and iPad Pro
Not Recommended:
- iPhones:
While they can be used (similar to iPads), we do not recommend them due to the very small screen size. - Android, Windows, and Kindle mobile devices:
We cannot guarantee full functionality on these devices. However, you are welcome to try our free demos to check if your Android/Windows/Kindle mobile device supports our products.
Additionally, we recommend a minimum screen size of 7.9” (20×13.4 cm).
Browsers and software
To participate in the courses, an updated version of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari is required. We cannot guarantee full functionality on Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Opera, or any other browser (mobile or desktop) not mentioned here.
We do not recommend using the Canvas app, as all our products must be accessed through a browser.
Microphone and camera
All our products require the use of a microphone and camera for assignments and/or voice synchronization.
Most microphones, whether external or built-in, are sufficient. Mobile cameras can be used for recording and uploading if a webcam is not available on the device typically used for accessing the courses.
Keyboard
We recommend using a keyboard with a Danish layout, which includes the built-in Ææ, Øø, and Åå keys.
If a keyboard with a Danish layout is not available, the following options can be considered:
- Mobile Devices (Phones, Tablets):
The keyboard can be switched to Danish. The Danish keyboard layout must be downloaded and installed beforehand.
- PC/Mac:
An on-screen keyboard can be used (allowing you to click on Æ, Ø, or Å with the mouse).
- Alternative Input:
Using “ae,” “oe,” and “aa” as substitutes for Æ, Ø, and Å is also acceptable. However, we do not recommend this approach, as it diminishes a significant part of the learning experience.
Geo-blocking
It may be necessary to use a VPN connection to access the course materials due to geo-blocking.
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Dina, Beginner Danish A1 student