Although most Danes speak English proficiently, it can be incredibly beneficial and make your time in Denmark more enjoyable if you know some Danish, even just basic words. By enrolling in a Danish language course, you can not only learn the language but also gain a deeper insight into Danish culture and a better understanding of the Danish people. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to meet other international students and make yourself more attractive to potential future employers.
Develop new and unique language skills for your resumé
Be better prepared to apply for a student job or full-time job
Socialise more with Danes and expand your networking options
Make it easier to buy groceries, find your way, and go to the cinema
Get to know much more about the Danish culture
For fun!
A2B is offering on-campus training at Studenterhus Aarhus. As a student registered in the city of Aarhus, you will receive a letter from the municipality following your arrival, offering you the chance to sign up for Danish classes for free. You will also find other providers of language training in the city of Aarhus – they are all experienced language schools and offer the same education for free. AU strongly recommends that all international students follow Danish courses while studying.
A2B is specialised in teaching highly trained professionals at universities and in companies. The language school has developed blended courses to meet your need for flexibility, efficiency, and an enthusiastic and social learning environment. Teaching is flexible, once or twice a week in the afternoons/evenings on campus or online. You can find information on info-meetings and sign up for Danish classes on their website.
In their courses, you attend lessons of in-class teaching at Studenterhuset or A2B in language center in Aarhus or online self-study during the week, when and where it suits you. Self-study is necessary to be able to keep up with in-class teaching. There is a mandatory module test at the end of each course.
Danskuddannelse 3 concludes with tests on two different levels, either Prøve i Dansk 3 or the Studieprøven.
You must pay a deposit of DKK 2,000 upon registration. You can get your deposit back if you pass your module test within the specified time frame. The module test is not the same as the aforementioned concluding examinations. For example, it is possible to take only one semester of Danish, pass the module test, and then stop or pause your Danish language education if you so wish after getting your deposit back.
“I think the most important thing with learning Danish is whether you are committed or not. If your are interested in learning the language, then, it is easy and manageable”
Aleyna Saral from Turkey, MSc. in Visual Anthropology
"The Danish pronunciation is really crazy, but knowing the language makes me feel very integrated. I like communicating with my classmates"
Balázs Izbéki from Hungary, MSc. Chemical Engineering
“Learning Danish really makes everyday life easier, like reading street signs, and knowing if a road is one way or something. If people come up to me in the street and ask for directions, it’s a lot better to be able to actually answer them rather than just “Sorry, I don’t speak Danish”. Just feeling like I fit in here and making my life easier”.
Rachel Lisa Jones from Scotland, MA in Intercultural Studies