Articles about learning Danish and living in Denmark

A girl is sitting by her computer gaining access to online dictionaries.

May 26, 2020

IA Sprog reopens on June 2nd

We are happy to welcome our students and teachers back on Hejrevej Tuesday 2nd of June. Finally we can return to our classrooms and fill our school with the sound of human voices, laughter and [...]

Girl on yellow background wondering if free danish classes are the best

May 25, 2020

Free Danish again. What now?

Perhaps you have heard the rumor that as of July 1st 2020, it will again be possible to take free Danish lessons. And perhaps you have been hoping, that this would be the case at IA Sprog. This [...]

May 4, 2020

Online Danish courses in July

If you have time to focus on Danish classes in July, our summer courses may be the perfect option for you. Classes are conducted online, so you can join us from Cairo – or Copenhagen! And [...]

Two people under a blooming tree waiting for the reopening of IA Sprog

May 1, 2020

The reopening of IA Sprog has already started

On March 11th all educational institutions in Denmark were closed down. Students and teachers at IA Sprog were sent home, and our classes were reorganized as online learning within a very short [...]

A girl sitting at a desk in IA Sprog, where the members of the board meet on a regular basis.

March 25, 2020

Covid-19: Frequently asked questions

Can I register for Danish classes now? Yes, you can. We have lots of Danish courses in Copenhagen and online. When will physical attendance classes be resumed? On March 11th following the recommendations [...]

March 24, 2020

IA Sprog cancels physical attendance classes until May 10th

Due to the development of the coronavirus outbreak and the recommendations of the Danish Government, IA Sprog will continue to be closed until May 10th. This means that all physical attendance classes are [...]

March 6, 2020

Corona virus: Help us prevent infection

We, at IA Sprog, follow the guidelines below from the Danish Health Authority and The Ministry of Foreign Affairs- regarding the coronavirus. On Tuesday, March 3rd, the Danish Health Authority has [...]

November 21, 2019

We retain our employees with Danish lessons

The company Siteimprove has 33 nationalities gathered under one roof. HR Director Gitte Hemmingsen reveals what she does to attract and retain the right employees. They offer Danish lessons in close [...]

September 12, 2019

10 (foolproof) tips to improve your listening comprehension in Danish

So you’ve been studying Danish for a while, but you keep having trouble understanding what Danes are saying…Does this sound familiar? Looking for our Spotify playlists with Danish Christmas songs? [...]

Four students in class smiling because the teacher said something funny about how to learn Danish by heart. Elodie is the name of the girl to the right.

May 24, 2019

’Whaaat! We have to learn Danish by heart???’

If you’re trying to figure out how to learn Danish, you might find inspiration in Elodie’s story. According to her own account, she has been resisting to learn Danish for years. But recently she discovered [...]

December 6, 2018

Have your education assessed

Have you completed an education or vocational training before arriving in Denmark? If the answer is yes, you can get an assessment at Styrelsen for Forskning og Uddannelse – the Danish Agency for Science [...]

December 6, 2018

Get access to online dictionaries at Ordbogen.com

As a student at IA Sprog you get free access to a variety of quality online dictionaries through ordbogen.com. You can look up words and call a language professional, so there is plenty of help to be [...]

December 1, 2018

Christmas in Denmark

Christmas is the most celebrated holiday in Denmark. The Danish word ‘jul’ is derived from the pagan word ‘yul’, which means ‘festivities’. These ‘festivities’ are the [...]

Feet walking up the steps of a staicase just like you take constant small steps to improve your Level of Danish while learning the language.

August 28, 2018

What level of Danish have I reached?

Do you have trouble remembering how far you have come in your Danish language courses? Don’t worry – help is near: We have created a guideline for anyone who wants to evaluate their own level of [...]

Two cups of tea. One with black tea and one with green tea. They look similar but are vey different. Just like municipal or private language schools are very different.

August 28, 2018

Language school: Municipal or private?

What is the difference actually? Get an overview with this list of the most important differences between choosing a municipal or a private language school. Previously, learning Danish at the municipal [...]

June 27, 2018

Why choose IA Sprog?

Here are some of the reasons why we think you should keep learning Danish with IA Sprog: IA Sprog focuses on creating the optimal conditions for you to enjoy flexibility but also ‘dive deep’ [...]

An article in a dictionary about dialects.

May 15, 2018

Dialects of Denmark

Is Scandinavian actually one single language? Danish is a Nordic – or North Germanic – language, and its closest relatives are Norwegian and Swedish. In fact, Norwegian and Swedish are so closely related [...]

Hand writing on an envelope to be sent to the politicians in the debate about fees for Danish courses.

March 26, 2018

Debate regarding tuition fees for Danish courses

Update June 4, 2018 The draft law concerning tuition fee was adopted today with 76 votes for and 21 against it. Update May 23, 2018 The draft law concerning, among other things, the tuition fee of DKK [...]