
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 6pm-7pm 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.