THE DANISH EDUCATION
Three different Danish educations
Danish education 1: for people, who have very little education from their homecountries and may need to learn the Latin alphabet first.
Danish education 2: for people, who have some education from their home country and master some level of English. The final test for Danish Education 2 is called the PD2 and can e.g., be used when applying for permanent residency and Danish citizenship.
Danish education 3: for people with an academic background and a high level of English. A passed module 5 exam (PD3) can e.g., be used when applying for permanent residency and Danish citizenship.
The levels
Kartoffeldansk follows the CEFR levels - the Common European Framework of Reference. The majority of our students are accepted to Danish Education 3, which is why our groups are divided accordingly. Here you can read a bit more about the different levels.
Every level takes about 5-6 months when joining a class at Kartoffeldansk.
A1 - Complete beginner
At this level, you will build a basic understanding of the Danish language and at the end of the module you will master:
- simple everyday conversations
- basic grammar (e.g., present tense, past tense, basic sentence structure) and vocabulary.
- reading and writing simple texts
Subjects are e.g., personal presentation, everyday life, family, accommodation, food, the weather and hobbies.
This is also called DU3 module 1 (DU3M1) in some schools.
A2 - Advanced beginner
At this level, you will build on your skills from A1 and work with a more nuanced language. At the end of the module, you will master:
- simple everyday conversation with a more complex vocabulary
- more advanced grammar and sentence structure
- reading and writing with higher complexity
Subjects are e.g., work & education, immigration, geography and climate, holidays and traditions, fairy tales.
This is also called DU3 module 2 (DU3M2) in some schools.
A2+ - pre-intermediate
At this level, your language will become more complex and complete. There will be focus on fluency & correctness. At the end of the module, you will master:
- everyday conversation based on personal life, education & work
- expressing basic opinions and ideas about culture and society
- simple discussion and argumentation
Subjects are e.g., work, leisure, Danish art and culture, gender equality, happiness and the environment.
This is also called DU3 module 3 (DU3M3) in some schools.
B1 - intermediate
At this level, you will work on building a bigger vocabulary and coherent language. There will be a greater focus on fluency, correctness and complex sentence structure. At the end of the module, you will master:
- everyday conversations and spontaneous interactions
- expressing nuanced opinions and ideas about culture, society & personal experiences.
- discussion and argumentation
Subjects are e.g., experiences, ways of living, cities, Danish politics.
This is also called DU3 module 4 (DU3M4) in some schools.
B2 - upper intermediate
This is traditionally the final level of Danish education 3, with opportunity to prepare for the official PD3 exam. The primary focus is perfecting your fluency and building your vocabulary. At the end of the module, you will master:
- fluency in discussion and interaction with native speakers
- a more nuanced understating of authentic Danish in different contexts
- discussing and understanding various subjects about society, current topics and professional language.
Subjects are e.g. psychology, transportation, health, politics and Danish norms.
This is also called DU3 module 5 (DU3M5) in some schools.
Fluency (B2/C1) - advanced
After passing the PD3 exam, you might still feel a lack of confidence when speaking Danish.
Our fluency classes are customized for your specific needs and challenges regarding the Danish language, e.g. presentation, discussion, argumentation, building vocabulary and focus on relevant grammar & pronunciation.
The course will help you build confidence in speaking Danish, explain complex topics and take part in spontaneous conversations and discussions.
Subjects are e.g. current societal topics, Podcasts & news articles.