Why get started with Berlitz Danish lessons for beginners

Berlitz’s Danish lessons for beginners are the perfect way to learn conversational Danish. Based on our immersive Berlitz Method, you will learn vocabulary and grammar in the context of real-world conversations. This is the most natural way to learn and will give you the confidence to take your language skills and use them in real-life situations. You can also customize your learning to suit your lifestyle and preferences, whether you like to learn alone, one-on-one with an instructor, in a group, or online, we have a course to suit you.

What will you learn in our Danish course for beginners?

Our beginner courses range across four proficiency levels. A simple survey at the beginning of your study will help us place you in the most appropriate level for your current ability and your goals. As you progress through the levels you build a solid foundation in the Danish language.

Berlitz Level 1 | CEFR Level A 1

Level 1 will give you a functional understanding of the language. You will be able to participate in simple conversations and exchanges. You will be able to:

  • Introduce yourself to new people.
  • Order food and understand service staff in Danish.
  • Ask simple questions, get directions, and book appointments.
  • Shop and compare products and pricing.
  • Answer basic questions, make simple phone calls and leave messages.

Berlitz Level 2 | CEFR Level A 2.1

Level 2 builds on your functional understanding of the Danish language, advancing your ability to add color and life to simple conversations: You will be able to:


  • Talk about yourself, your hobbies and describe what you do for work.
  • Interact with medical professionals regarding symptoms or health concerns.
  • Have simple conversations.

Berlitz Level 3 | CEFR Level A 2.2

Completing Level 3 will give you intermediate language skills. You will be able to navigate work and social situations by following the general meaning of conversations. You will be able to:

  • Socialize and make plans.
  • Add a description to your conversation.
  • Discuss movies, music, and events and purchase tickets
  • Take on more complicated work-related activities like budgeting.

Berlitz Level 4 | CEFR Level A 2.3

When you complete Level 4 you will have a firm foundation in the Danish language. You will be able to hold sustained conversations and understand topics in context. You will be able to:

  • Engage and participate in social and special events.
  • Talk about personal and business finances.
  • Discuss current news and events.
  • Describe your future plans.

Further Danish language levels

Danish at the intermediate level

Our intermediate Danish language lessons will equip you to communicate comfortably in social and professional situations and to talk about familiar topics. You will be able to use language to express your thoughts in different ways and will be able to initiate, sustain and finish the conversation.

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Advanced and professional Danish

In our advanced Danish classes, you will learn to converse comfortably across almost all subjects in social and professional settings. You will be able to critically listen, and meet academic, professional, and personal demands, and speak comfortably in public.

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Berlitz offers Danish courses for everyone

Danish courses for adults

We design Danish courses specifically for adults who want to learn natural, conversational Danish through immersion. We offer flexible schedules, and customizable content to help you reach your goals.

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Danish courses for children and teenagers

We have created Danish courses that are age-appropriate for children and teens. The courses foster development, introduce a global perspective to the world, and will open educational and career opportunities.

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Online Danish courses

Our online learning courses use the same proven immersive Berlitz Method as our in-person courses. This means you get the fastest, most effective education, coupled with the flexibility of online learning.

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