Danish for Adult Learners.

We offer Danish classes at all levels, from beginner to conversational. Each course includes 8 weekly lessons. We run two courses each semester—spring and fall.

Our levels span one year and are divided into four parts: 1a, 1b, 2a, and 2b. All students start at 1a and move forward step by step.

Price

Price for one course (8 lessons): $370 (taxes waived)

All fees are included. The amount you see next to the class when signing up, is the amount you will pay. 

Levels

Beginner level (1a+b, 2a+b)

  • For students with little or no prior knowledge of Danish

  • Focus on pronunciation, grammar, and basic everyday communication

  • Students learn to introduce themselves, ask/answer simple questions, and understand basic texts

  • Includes cultural context

Intermediate level (1a+b, 2a+b)

  • For those who have completed Beginner level or have equivalent experience

  • Expands vocabulary and skills for routine interactions

  • Students can understand common expressions, and join short conversations

Upper Intermediate level (1a+b, 2a+b)

  • Suitable for learners with about two years of study or equivalent background

  • Focus on conversation practice, grammar review, and diverse topics

  • Enables students to manage social/professional interactions, grasp main ideas in clear speech, and write connected texts

Advanced level

  • For learners with strong foundational knowledge or around three years of previous study

  • Develops fluency, complex grammar, and listening through discussions and varied content

  • Students become able to speak fluently, understand detailed speech, and write structured arguments

Conversational level

  • Designed for fluent speakers

  • Focus on refining fluency and accuracy via discussions on news, TV, and podcasts

  • Students learn to debate, express nuanced opinions, and comprehend complex texts

Classes August 2025

Beginner 1A (virtual), TBC, Wednesday 5pm-6pm PST, start: August 20

Beginner 2A (virtual), TBC, Tuesday 6pm-7pm PST, start: August 19

Intermediate 1A (virtual), TBA, Wednesday 6.15pm-7.15pm PST, start: August 20

Intermediate (virtual), Helen, Tuesday 8.30pm-9.30pm PST, start: September 2

Conversational (virtual), Bente, Wednesday 6pm-7pm PST, start: August 20

All sales are final. Students can be transferred between different levels, but refunds are not offered.

Textbook: Complete Danish 1 by Bente Elsworth

Our teachers

Bente Mirow holds a Bachelor's degree in linguistics from Copenhagen, Denmark, and a Master's degree in creative writing and art history from California. She has been a private teacher in Danish for 16 years.

Native Dane Anja Eriksen holds a Master’s Degree in Sociology from Aalborg University. She has taught kids in the Danish Public School, and worked professionally with communication, online education, and professional development for adults across the world. She is a Bay Area resident and in her free time she enjoys exploring nature, art & music, and making ceramics.