The Danish language
The Danish language has more than 5 million speakers worldwide and belongs to the East Scandinavian branch of North Germanic languages. Danish is the language you will hear the most in Denmark. However, English is also very prominent -86% of Danes speak English as a second language.
Learning Danish
Although most Danes speak excellent English, this should not be assumed. Apart from helping you to get by, learning the language will help you understand the nuances of the culture. Additionally, delving into Danish literature, art and film will grant you a larger perspective on cross-cultural matters.
As soon as you master your pronunciation of Æ, Ø, Å, you’ll be well on your way to learning the language!
Opportunities to learn Danish
There are plenty of private and public institutions in Denmark that offer lessons at various levels.
A popular option is the government-run scheme where foreigners with an official Danish address (folkeregisteradresse) are offered free, publicly-funded Danish lessons at recognized schools.
