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| 1 | Lesson introduction |
| 2 | Listen to the conversation |
| 3 | Video exercise |
| 4 | When you have an appointment |
| 5 | Sorry I'm late |
| 6 | Sorry |
| 7 | Exercise 1 |
| 8 | Exercise 2 |
| 9 | Say it again |
| 10 | Ask for repetition |
| 11 | Pronunciation |
| 12 | Exercise 4 |
| 13 | Exercise 5 |
| 14 | Exercise 6 |
| 15 | Excuse my Danish |
| 16 | I speak a little |
| 17 | Your Danish is good |
| 18 | Exercise 7 |
| 19 | Quiz 1 |
| 20 | Quiz 2 |
| 21 | Quiz 3 |
| 22 | Quiz 4 |
| 23 | Quiz 5 |
| 24 | Quiz 6 |
| 25 | Quiz 7 |
| 26 | Quiz 8 |
| 27 | Quiz 9 |
| 28 | Quiz 10 |
After completing this lesson you will be able to:
- Say you don't understand
- Say you have an appointment
- Say you speak a little Danish
- Ask for a repetition
- Say sorry for being late
After completing this lesson you will be able to:
- Say you don't understand
- Say you have an appointment
- Say you speak a little Danish
- Ask for a repetition
- Say sorry for being late
Bob is now at the museum and meets the secretary.
He asks for the director, but, the secretary speaks too quickly for him to understand. That's why Bob repeatedly asks her to repeat what she said or say it in another way.
Bob is now at the museum and meets the secretary.
He asks for the director, but, the secretary speaks too quickly for him to understand. That's why Bob repeatedly asks her to repeat what she said or say it in another way.
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Hans danskkundskaber |
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Aftale can function both as noun and verb in Danish:
- En aftale (noun)
- At aftale noget (verb)
Aftale can function both as noun and verb in Danish:
- En aftale (noun)
- At aftale noget (verb)
If you are late, it is polite to say sorry:
If you are late, it is polite to say sorry:
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Undskyld is a word you will often hear or use if:
- You accidentally bump into someone or want someone to move.
- You did not hear what was said and would like it repeated.
- You're late for an appointment or meeting.
- You make a mistake that negatively affects others.
However, unlike English, you cannot use "undskyld" when regretting something that has happened to others, as in "sorry you've got bad news."
In fact, undskyld always indicates that something is your responsibility.
Undskyld is a word you will often hear or use if:
- You accidentally bump into someone or want someone to move.
- You did not hear what was said and would like it repeated.
- You're late for an appointment or meeting.
- You make a mistake that negatively affects others.
However, unlike English, you cannot use "undskyld" when regretting something that has happened to others, as in "sorry you've got bad news."
In fact, undskyld always indicates that something is your responsibility.
Tell Rasmus that you have an appointment with Anna
Tell Rasmus that you have an appointment with Anna
Correct Wrong AnsweredApologize to Rasmus for being late:
Apologize to Rasmus for being late:
Correct Wrong AnsweredIt is not impolite to say that you did not understand what was said:
It is not impolite to say that you did not understand what was said:
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When you ask someone to repeat something, remember that it is polite to say undskyld first:
When you ask someone to repeat something, remember that it is polite to say undskyld first:
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The fact that modern Danish varies very little may be a contributing factor to why Danes can seem intolerant when they hear a pronunciation with "foreign" accent. Danes are simply not used to hearing much variation in Danish, so they are very aware of even the slightest deviation. It makes it very difficult not to be recognized as a foreigner, and often Danes find it difficult to decode what people say when they are foreign. This, together with a desire to be polite, means that Danes often switch to English, or another foreign language, even when they talk to people who may be more interested in speaking Danish. The best advice is to insist on speaking Danish if you really want to learn the language.
The fact that modern Danish varies very little may be a contributing factor to why Danes can seem intolerant when they hear a pronunciation with "foreign" accent. Danes are simply not used to hearing much variation in Danish, so they are very aware of even the slightest deviation. It makes it very difficult not to be recognized as a foreigner, and often Danes find it difficult to decode what people say when they are foreign. This, together with a desire to be polite, means that Danes often switch to English, or another foreign language, even when they talk to people who may be more interested in speaking Danish. The best advice is to insist on speaking Danish if you really want to learn the language.
Rasmus says something you don't understand. Say that you don't understand what he says:
Rasmus says something you don't understand. Say that you don't understand what he says:
Correct Wrong AnsweredRasmus tells you something, but he speaks so quickly that you don't understand him. Ask him if he can say it a little slower:
Rasmus tells you something, but he speaks so quickly that you don't understand him. Ask him if he can say it a little slower:
Correct Wrong AnsweredRasmus said something to you, but you didn't understand. Ask him to repeat it:
Rasmus said something to you, but you didn't understand. Ask him to repeat it:
Correct Wrong AnsweredSometimes, if you apologize for your language, the listener knows that you are still learning it, and will be aware of this:
Sometimes, if you apologize for your language, the listener knows that you are still learning it, and will be aware of this:
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It's always great to get a compliment
It's always great to get a compliment
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Tell Rasmus that you think he is good at speaking Danish:
Tell Rasmus that you think he is good at speaking Danish:
Correct Wrong AnsweredRasmus says something you don't understand. Tell him you don't understand what he says:
Rasmus says something you don't understand. Tell him you don't understand what he says:
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Kan du gentage det? | |
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Det forstår jeg ikke |
Rasmus stops you on the street and tells you something. But you don't understand him. What do you say to him?
Rasmus stops you on the street and tells you something. But you don't understand him. What do you say to him?
Correct Wrong AnsweredRasmus tells you the way to the cafe, but he speaks very quickly. Tell him to talk a little slower:
Rasmus tells you the way to the cafe, but he speaks very quickly. Tell him to talk a little slower:
Correct Wrong AnsweredTell Rasmus that you only speak a little Danish:
Tell Rasmus that you only speak a little Danish:
Correct Wrong AnsweredYou are late for an appointment with Rasmus. Apologize for being late:
You are late for an appointment with Rasmus. Apologize for being late:
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Tell Rasmus that you think he is good at speaking English:
Tell Rasmus that you think he is good at speaking English:
Correct Wrong AnsweredRasmus apologizes because he is late. Tell him it is okay, it doesn't matter.
Rasmus apologizes because he is late. Tell him it is okay, it doesn't matter.
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