In this set of 15 lessons, you will learn all about the society and culture of Denmark. These lessons are entirely in English and are for those who want to learn more about the Danish language and in-depth information about the country where it is spoken.
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ALL ABOUT
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| Function
| Summary |
| #1
| Top 5 Reasons to Learn Danish
| Talking about Denmark and the Danish language
| Background of the Danish Language, About Denmark, Where Is Danish Spoken? Danish Writing |
| #2
| The Danish Writing System
| Understanding the Danish Writing System
| The Danish writing system and alphabet |
| #3
| Painless Danish Grammar
| Understanding the characteristics of Danish Grammar
| Basic Danish Grammar, Gender, Articles, Plurals of Nouns, The Plural Definite Article, Pronouns, Conjugation, Unique Aspect of Language, Adjectives |
| #4
| Basic Danish Pronunciation
| Understanding the characteristics of Danish Pronunciation
| Danish Vowels and Consonants, Consonant Groups, Danish's Sound that are Different from Other Languages |
| #5
| Top 5 Must-Know Phrases for Learning Danish
| Using the top 5 must-know phrases in Danish
| 1. Hej. ("Hello.")
2. Tak skal du have. ("T hank you.")
3. Nej, tak. / Ja tak. ("No, thank you."/"Yes, please.")
4. Undskyld mig. ("Excuse me.")
5. Jeg er ked af det. ("I'm sorry.") |
| #6
| Can You Answer these 5 Questions About Denmark?
| Testing yourself on Denmark
| 5 quiz questions testing your knowledge on Denmark |
| #7
| Top 5 Danish Dishes
| Talking about famous Danish dishes
| Danish cuisine: typical dishes, regional dishes, seasonal dishes, table etiquette |
| #8
| Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Danish Society
| Talking about daily life and society in Denmark
| Life in Denmark: Major Cities and How they Work, Family Life, Work, Culture, and Economy, Politics, Generational Trends
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| #9
| Top 5 Important Dates During the Danish Calendar Year
| Talking about important holidays
| Number 5: "St. John's Eve" - Sankthansaften (June 23)
Number 4: "Carnival" - Fastelavn (Sunday or Monday before Ash Wednesday)
Number 3: "Easter" - Påske (Late March/late April)
Number 2: "New Year's Eve" - Nytårsaften (December 31)
Number 1: "Christmas Eve" - Juleaften (December 24) |
| #10
| Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Danish Pop Culture
| Talking about Danish pop culture
| Pop Culture in Denmark: Music, Movies, Television, Celebrities, Sports Figures |
| #11
| Top 5 Most Useful Tools for Learning Danish
| Using the top 5 tools to help you learn Danish
| Top 5 Useful Tools for Learning Danish:
1. Entertainment
2. Dictionary
3. Danish-Speaking Fr iends
4. Social Networking
5. Pen and Paper
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| #12
| Top 5 Tips for Avoiding Common Mistakes in Danish
| Avoiding common mistakes in Danish
| 5 Tips for Avoiding Mistakes in Danish:
Tip 1: Think twice when using possessive pronouns
Tip 2: Watch out for silent letters
Tip 3: Practice your prepositions hard
Tip 4: Learn the pronunciation now
Tip 5: Be careful when using transitive and intransitive verbs
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| #13
| Top 5 Danish Phrases Your Teacher Will Never Teach You
| Using Danish phrases you won't learn in the classroom
| Top 5 Phrases Your Teacher Will Never Teach You:
Phrase One: Ikke også?(!) ("Right?(!)")
Phrase Two: Træls. ("Annoying/Tiring.")
Phrase 3: Hvad så? ("What 's up?")
Phrase Four: Fedt! Sejt! ("Cool!")
Phrase Five: Kvajebajer. ("Penalty beer.") |
| #14
| Top 5 Danish Classroom Phrases
| Using useful Danish phrases in the classroom
| 5 Useful Phrases for the Classroom in Danish:
Phrase 1: Hvad betyder...? ("What does ... mean?")
Phrase 2: Slå op på side... ("Turn to page...")
Phrase 3: Jeg forstår det ikke. ("I don't understand.")
Phrase 4: En gang til. ("One more time.")
Phrase 5: Forstået? ("Understood?") |
| #15
| Top 5 Pet Phrases from the Danish Teachers
| Using the hosts' favorite Danish phrases
| DanishPod101's Favorite Phrases in Danish:
Phrase 1: Hvordan går det?/Hvordan har du det? ("How are you doing?" or "How are you feeling?")
Phrase 2: Det går godt./Jeg har det godt. ("I'm good.")
Phrase 3: Hvor er...? ("Where is...?")
Phrase 4: Åh, gud! ("Oh god!")
Phrase 5: Ja, da. ("Sure.") |
