How to Learn Danish
The Danish language is similar in vocabulary to other Scandinavian languages, but Danish is different because of its guttural "r" and lack of melody. There are three vowels in the language that are not found in English. However, Danish is not difficult to learn, especially for people who already know German.
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Take a Danish language course. If you live in an urban area, you might be able to take a classroom course in Danish. If not, many groups offer online courses. "Speak Danish" offers an online course with audio, and the first lesson is free.
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Practice. If you know someone who speaks fluent Danish, set up a time to meet regularly and communicate as much as possible in Danish. If you don't know anyone, use "My Language Exchange," a website that allows you to practice Danish with a native speaker.
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Challenge yourself. Go to Danish American events where Danish is primarily spoken. Read books in Danish, even if you have to start with children's books. Or, watch Danish films and turn off the subtitles.
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Tips & Warnings
Even though it is a small country, Denmark was once a land of many dialects, and people from places like Zealand could barely understand people from Jutland. However, the advent of radio and television and the drop in rural population have virtually eliminated these dialects.
