Daily Danish Pod

In this episode, we are heading to the kiosk to pick up a package and grab a few things for the weekend. We’ll practise giving package numbers and pickup codes, pointing out what we want, and recognising familiar questions at the counter. We’ll also explore different Danish sounds spelled with the letter o, learn some useful vocabulary for collecting packages, and talk about attitudes towards medicine in Denmark. Before listening: This dialogue includes several two-digit numbers. If you haven...

In this mini episode, we learn the Danish numbers from 20 to 99 in preparation for our next everyday scenario: picking up a package at a kiosk. We begin with tyve, tredive and fyrre, before practising how to form numbers such as fem og tyve and fire og tredive. Then we tackle the famously confusing Danish number system from 50 onwards. Andrew explains the historical base-twenty system and shares the shortcut that helped numbers like halvtreds, halvfjerds and halvfems finally click for him. Wh...

In this mini episode, you’ll learn the Danish numbers from 11 to 19. We’ll begin slowly, explore the pronunciation patterns hidden in the numbers. We’ll also discuss the Danish idioms using the number 117 and explore how Danes use it to describe an enormous or uncountable number of things. This mini episode builds on Episode 8, Ordering at the Kebab Shop. If you need to practise the numbers from 1 to 10 first, check out our earlier numbers mini episode If you have any feedback or good ideas f...

In this episode, we're heading to the kebab shop! You'll learn how to order food, understand some of the common questions you might hear behind the counter, and say what you do and don't want in your order. By the end of the episode, you'll be better prepared to order a pita or durum in Danish, whether you're grabbing a quick lunch or making that classic late-night stop after the bar. We'll also continue working on Danish pronunciation by focusing on the Danish letter Y. You'll practice the s...

In this mini-episode accompanying Episode 7, Ordering at the Bar, we practise the Danish numbers from 1 to 10, along with the number 304. Listen, repeat and practise saying the numbers with us. This mini-episode works best alongside the full episode, but you can also listen to it on its own. If you have any feedback or good ideas for episodes please send us a message Support the show Follow us on instagram @dailydanishpod

Hej allesammen, og velkommen til Daily Danish Pod - a Danish learning podcast, focusing on everyday scenarios! In this short introduction episode, you’ll meet us, Victoria and Andrew, and hear a little about why we started Daily Danish Pod. We’ll also explain how the podcast works and how we hope to help you practise spoken Danish, learn more about everyday life in Denmark and, most importantly, get talking. Vi ses! If you have any feedback or good ideas for episodes please send us a messag...

In this episode, we're heading to the bar! You'll learn how to order drinks in Danish, understand some of the questions you might hear from the person behind the counter, and ask for everything from a draft beer to a glass of wine or water. By the end of the episode, you'll be better prepared to order confidently at a busy bar, café, or other counter. We'll also continue working on Danish pronunciation by focusing on the letter Ø and the difference between the Danish L and soft d sounds, usin...

In this episode, you'll learn how to catch up with an old friend in Danish. We'll practice informal greetings, ask how someone's family is doing, and learn to talk about brothers, sisters, parents, and other loved ones. By the end of the episode, you'll be able to have a natural conversation when meeting someone you already know. We'll also continue improving your spoken Danish by exploring two different A sounds found in everyday speech. You'll practice hearing and producing the difference b...

In this episode, you'll learn how to talk about your nationality and the languages you speak. We'll practice asking and answering questions about where you're from and which languages you speak. We'll also continue improving your spoken Danish by focusing on the rhythm of the language. You'll learn why some words are stressed while others are reduced or almost disappear in everyday conversation, helping you sound more natural when speaking Danish. Words of the Day Hvad er dit navn? - Wh...

In this episode, you'll learn how to introduce yourself when meeting someone for the first time. We'll practice asking and answering questions about your name, where you live, and where you're from. By the end of the episode, you'll be able to introduce yourself and get to know someone new. We'll also continue working on Danish pronunciation by practicing the soft d and stød, two sounds that are essential for sounding more natural in Danish. Words of the Day Hvordan - How Hvad - What Hvor - W...

In this episode, we're heading to a Danish coffee shop. You'll learn how to order a drink or a pastry. This episode also introduces the Danish pronunciation feature known as 'stød', one of the sounds that often makes Danish sound different from other languages. Words of the Day Må jeg bede om... - May I have... Ellers andet? - Anything else? Kanelsnegl - Cinnamon roll Til at sidde her eller til at tage med? - For here or to go? Det bliver... - That will be... Main Dialogue Customer: Hejsa. ...

In this episode, we're heading to one of the first places most newcomers visit in Denmark: the supermarket. You'll learn some of the most common words and phrases you'll hear when interacting with a cashier, including how to answer simple questions, ask for a receipt, and end the conversation politely. We also introduce the Danish vowel Å! Words of the Day Ja - Yes Nej - No Godmorgen - Good morning Kvittering - Receipt Værsgo - Here you go Selv tak - You're welcome Hav en god dag - Have a goo...

In this episode, we introduce some of the most common Danish greetings you'll hear every day. You'll learn how to say hello, ask how someone is doing, respond naturally, and say goodbye. Words of the Day Hej - Hi / Hello Hvordan går det? - How's it going? Det går godt - It's going well Godt - Good Hvad med dig? - What about you? Tak - Thank you Hej hej - Bye / Bye-bye Vi ses - See you Main Dialogue Victoria: Hej Andrew! Andrew: Hej Victoria! Victoria: Hvordan går det? Andrew: Det går godt, ta...