Danish Facts
Proficient speakers of Danish, Swedish and Norwegian can generally understand one another in conversation; such is the similarity of Scandinavian languages
Danish is an official language of the European Union
Danish was once spoken widely in northeast England, and in some parts like Yorkshire many Danish words still survive
Your colleagues and yourself can be trained by our native-speaking fully-qualified Danish tutors at a time and location to suit you. Classes can take place any day, even weekends, and can happen in the morning, afternoon or evening. If the case may be that your home or office is not convenient, there is always the option to take your classes at the office of your teacher. Study books for the course are provided.
Book now / EnquiryThese courses in Danish are meant for those that feel that learning Danish would make a change in their work. For starters, it is expedient to learn how to say hello/goodbye, as well as basic business protocol; once the basics have been mastered, reading and writing come to the fore. Students who have greatly benefitted have been involved in import/export, international negotiations and acquisitions, jobseekers in multinational companies where another language is required, and those working in the international academia and government circuits. Even on our most fundamental beginner's course, students can anticipate ending the course with basic telephone Danish and e-mail Danish skills for communicating, as well as survival Danish if a short visit to the country is needed.
Book now / EnquiryDanish courses of this type are broader and are aimed towards students with a variety of requirements. While all beginner level students will cover survival Danish - needed for short visits to countries where English isn't widely spoken, or if you wish to 'go local'; those studying Danish usually go in different directions at this point, depending on what they need. Those who have benefitted from these Danish classes have been those investing in or buying property overseas, those married to overseas nationals, people setting off on a round-the-world trip, enthusiasts in Danish culture, and those enthusiastic to pass a specific exam in Danish.
Book now / EnquiryCourses in Danish are also accessible for 2 or more studying in tandem (Two-to-One Danish Course or Small Group In-Company Danish Course). All those involved must have around the same experience of the language, similar needs of areas of proficiency, and must be able to work at the same time and place. Bookings must be made for all students at the same time. Listen & Learn do not advise classes of more than 6-8 people, although In-Company Taster Danish sessions can be run with as many as 12 people.
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Peterborough
A cathedral city in the east of England, Peterborough has a population of around 170,000. Owing much of its modern development to its role as a railway hub during the Industrial Revolution as its location is both central and notoriously flat and low-lying. These days Peterborough is home to a large concentration of Italian immigrants, and thanks to new commonwealth immigration has had a major population boom over the last few years: it is believed that there are 55 different languages being spoken in the city. Peterborough is also home to a wide variety of foreign cuisine in its restaurants, as well as numerous yearly festivals (including an annual beerfest).
Danish Testimonials
"Our native speaker qualified Danish language teachers can train you and your colleagues at your office or home at a time to suit you. Classes can be any day of the week (even weekends) in the morning."