Learn Danish with Babbel

Why Take Danish Lessons?

Learning Danish can be rewarding in countless ways. First, Denmark is renowned for its high quality of life, progressive society, and rich cultural heritage. By learning Danish, you gain access to a unique perspective on Scandinavian culture and history. Understanding the language allows you to appreciate Danish films, music, and literature in their original form, so you can read the books of Tove Ditlevsen or watch the early films of Lars von Trier. 

If you’re more focussed on improving your resume, Denmark's strong economy and innovative business environment make it an attractive destination for professionals. Knowing Danish can enhance your job prospects, especially if you’re considering working in Denmark or collaborating with Danish companies.

And of course, Danish can enrich your travel experiences. Denmark is home to stunning landscapes, historic sites, and vibrant cities like Copenhagen and Aarhus. Speaking the language can help you navigate these places more easily, interact with locals, and immerse yourself in everyday life. Plus, learning Danish can serve as a gateway to understanding other Nordic languages, such as Swedish and Norwegian, as they share similarities.

Feeling convinced? You can try a free Danish lesson with Babbel right now to get started. If you want to know more about what learning the language will be like, read on!

A Very Quick Danish Course

For those who are just starting out, the first question might be “How different is Danish from English?” They are both Germanic languages, but they’ve had centuries to evolve separately. Knowing English is certainly going to be a leg up, particularly when dealing with written Danish.

Spoken Danish, however, presents bigger differences. Danish reduces many vowels and consonants, meaning that their pronunciation is shortened or “weakened,” sounding a bit different from what you might expect. English also does something similar, but not nearly as often. Another unique feature of Danish is the stød, which is a creaky voice or glottal stop. Don’t let these things frighten you! You’ll just need to pay attention to them as you’re learning to speak the language.

One more thing to know is that Danish has two grammatical genders, meaning each noun falls into one of two categories. Not masculine and feminine, though; instead, Danish uses neuter and common. However, in certain Danish dialects, there could be masculine, feminine, and neuter. That said, Danish grammar is otherwise pretty similar to English.

The Benefits Of Learning Danish Online

Though Danish is spoken by almost 6 million people around the world, the vast majority live in Denmark or in the surrounding countries including Greenland, Norway, and Germany. If you live outside of that region, you might have a harder time finding classes or other in-person resources. Fortunately, the internet provides a connection to Danish that would have been impossible decades ago. Even if you live nowhere close to Europe, you’ll have Danish teaching tools at your fingertips. You aren’t even confined to the Standard Danish of textbooks, either. You can connect with people who speak one of the main dialects like Jutlandic, Bornholmsk, or Insular Danish.

The main drawback of learning Danish online is that there are so many choices for where to get started. One good thing to remember is that there’s no “wrong” first step, as long as you make a commitment and stick with it. Whether you try a structured tool like Babbel, or just dive into some Danish television, you’re taking the first step on a very rewarding language journey.

Our Best Tips To Learn Danish Quickly

• Practise regularly, even just a little bit a day. It can be tempting to try to run through a language as fast as you can, but you will have more long-term success if you pace yourself. Doing a few 5 to 10 minute Babbel lessons a day is more effective than trying to complete every single lesson in a weekend.

• Work on pronunciation from the start. As we’ve already mentioned, Danish pronunciation will trip up any newcomer to the language. That’s why from the first lesson, Babbel gives you the opportunity to practise saying words and phrases aloud. 

• Choose useful topics for your life. You’ll feel yourself making a lot more progress by focusing on the words and phrases you’ll actually need, whether that’s learning how to introduce yourself, how to write a resume in Danish, or how to order the best pastries. 

• Keep finding more ways to add Danish to your daily life. Unless you’re relocating to Denmark, you’ll have to get creative to “immerse” yourself in the language. As you see your skills improve, you should find more ways to get exposure to the language, like podcasts, movies, articles, or any other Danish content that might pique your interest.

• Return to your reason for learning regularly. Learning Danish won’t happen overnight, so you’ll need to keep your motivation up. That’s why it’s important to define a strong reason for learning before you begin, and to return to that reason whenever you feel your resolve weakening. A new language is never going to be a simple thing to master, but Babbel will be there to propel you on your Danish journey.
  

Learn Danish With The Babbel App

Learning Danish with Babbel offers a unique opportunity to explore a rich culture while enhancing your personal and professional life. With interactive lessons and practical vocabulary tailored for real-life situations, Babbel makes language learning engaging and accessible. 

Whether you’re motivated by Denmark’s vibrant culture or interested in widening your career prospects, Babbel equips you with the essential skills to succeed. So why wait? Start your Danish journey with Babbel today!