Danish beginners: module 1
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
- Course Code: LDH11
- Dates: 26/09/24 - 05/12/24
- Time: 19:15 - 20:45
- Taught: Thu, Evening
- Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
- Location: Online
- Tutor: Helle Ajmone-Marsan
Course Code: LDH11
Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
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What is the course about?
This course is to enable you to learn basic Danish, but also to discover some of the cultural aspects of Denmark.
This is a live online course. You will need:
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.
- A computer with microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smart phone/iPhone if you don't have a computer.
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.
What will we cover?
Topics: Introducing yourself, nationality, country and language, leisure and activities, counting
Grammar: word order, declension of nouns, pronouns.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Ask and answer somebody’s name
- Ask and answer where somebody is from and which language(s) he/she can speak
- Use all question words
- Count to 100
- Use inversion
- Decline nouns
- Use the correct pronoun.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Beginners level.
For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self assessment chart at the start of the languages section of our course guide or at http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level
You will also need to be able to respond to simple instructions and explanations, as well as read course documents, in English. You will need to be at ease with the use of numbers for daily activities (e.g. using money, telling the time, using the 24 hour clock, reading timetables). It would also be helpful if you had some knowledge of basic grammar terminology such as: a verb, a noun and conjugation.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Our courses are characterised by spoken interaction and communication. Typical activities include pair work, group work, role plays and games. A range of resources will be used to support your learning including presentations, hand-outs, and audio-visual material.
Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Based on tutor's own material.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Danish beginners: Module 2 in January.
Before coming to Citylit five years ago, Helle taught for 16 years at Morley College and has also been teaching at the FCO and various other London based language schools. Helle originally trained as a classical singer and is passionate about music, art, communication and languages. Apart from her native Danish, she speaks Italian, German, French, Swedish and some Russian. With her musical background, Helle puts particular emphasis on pronunciation, but also on grammar and the underlying structure of languages. Furthermore she likes to explore the history and culture which connects Denmark and Great Britain. ‘I love to stimulate curiosity and enthusiasm, seeing my students progress to become able to communicate in the target language. I pride myself on creating an atmosphere of inclusiveness in class where nobody feels left out and everybody is enjoying themselves. That is the perfect environment for learning!’
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.