Phone Conversation in Danish

Name: Phone Conversation in Danish
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The necessary and sufficient kit to manage a phone call in Danish.

Created byLife Skills Academy Copenhagen

Last updated 6/2023

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What you'll learn

You will be able to pick up the phone at work (or your mobile) without fear of not understanding.
You will be able to call to Danish-speaking persons and authorities, and you will start to call straight ahead instead of writing emails
You will be able to get a job or a promotion at work, as you will show yourself as capable of confident conversation in Danish.
You will be able to clearly ask for clarifications even if you do not understand what the other is saying
You will be able to reformulate your own requests and statements, in case the other person does not understand your pronunciation
You will be clear, polite, and confident on the phone. You will start to feel confident with Danes in Danish.

Course content

6 sections • 29 lectures • 1h 4m total length

How to answer a phone call (pronunciation)0:58
Lesson 1 and Lesson 2 are two versions of the same material, recorded with different voice. The first version is focused on the pronunciation, and the second on intonation and expression. Same is repeated for every of 14 themes of the course.
How to answer a phone call (intonation)0:58
Practice the very first words in Danish you say when picking up the phone. How to say hello, how say who or where they are calling to, how to inquire about the purpose of their call. Variety of options makes the choice yours according to the situation and your personal style. Questions and suggestions of what I can add are welcome!
How to iniciate a call (pronunciation)1:46
Practice initiating a call in Danish and improve pronunciation through practical, real-world phone conversation scenarios.
How to iniciate a call (intonation)1:55
Practice how to make a phone call. Learn a variety of words and phrases, so that you become fluent and can confidently manage starting a phone conversation, whether you are acquainted with the recipient or not. The lecture includes introductions and stating the purpose of your call.
Answering a phone call
Extra material: scheduling an appointment1:09
If you need vocabulary for scheduling appointments with a doctor, or a
teacher, or you need to take phone calls from people who would like to
schedule an appointment with you, please study this lesson.
Learn what to say when you are calling for an appointment, and how to manage different ways to negotiate the appointment time.
An extra video of mine that you don't really need to watch1:19
Learn to start speaking Danish on the phone, with an optional extra video and an invitation to share suggestions to help maintain and update the course.

How to ask who is calling.0:52
You get a call from someone who don't introduce themselves, at work, at home or on your mobile. Learn to ask who it is. The vocabulary is the most basic, so you can start with this lecture if you are a beginner.
How to manage not understanding or bad connection.2:40
You cannot hear or cannot understand what the other person is saying. How do you ask them to repeat slower or speak louder? Very useful vocabulary for learners, also in face to face conversations.
Spelling on the phone4:15
If you have to write down the information that you receive on the phone,
or you need the other person to write down your name, you need the
spelling skills as taught in this lesson.
Numerals, ordinals, dates, and times2:29
Learn the correct pronunciation of essential words for giving and receiving factual information.

Starting a conversation on the phone.1:21
Amplify your resourcefulness for starting a conversation on the phone. From simple "How are you?" to more sophisticated ways to frame your interaction in Danish.
Finishing a phone conversation2:16
Learn the phrases Danes use to finish the conversation. Use them, too, and, most importantly, recognize, that when you hear "How wonderful that you call me", this is the invitation to finish the current conversation and call the person on another occasion - may be.
About talking on the phone: expressions.1:23

How to ask who is calling (pronunciation).0:52
Learn how to ask who is calling in Danish with correct pronunciation, using practical phrases and tone suitable for phone conversations.
Starting a conversation on the phone (pronunciation).1:21
Finishing a phone conversation (pronunciation)2:16
Scheduling an appointment (pronunciation)1:08
Learn to schedule an appointment in Danish with clear pronunciation, through a practical phone conversation scenario. Build confidence in coordinating times and confirming details in everyday dialogue.
How to manage not understanding or bad connection (pronunciation).2:41
Numerals, ordinals, dates, and times (pronunciation)2:29
Spelling on the phone (pronunciation)4:16
About talking on the phone: expressions (pronunciation).1:23
Explore how to use Danish phone expressions with correct pronunciation to handle typical calls smoothly.
How to ask for a person or department (pronunciation).1:32
Wrong number or no longer there (pronunciation)1:41
Sharpen your Danish pronunciation for handling wrong numbers or calls that are no longer there, addressing panic and hang-ups during phone conversations.
They are out of office (pronunciation).5:06
Take or leave a message (pronunciation).5:06
Learn to take or leave a message in Danish through practical phone conversation practice, with focus on pronunciation.

Requirements

No prerequisites, but some experience with hearing Danish would be an advantage.
All the translations are provided, so you can learn right from zero knowledge of Danish.
Please see the demonstration video to get an idea of the level.

Description

Do you feel nervous when the phone rings in Denmark? Mastering telephone conversations is a crucial step towards fluency and real-world confidence. This specialized course is designed to equip you with the essential vocabulary and phrases you need to handle any phone call in Danish with ease.

We go beyond simple word lists. You will immerse yourself in authentic, full-length dialogues for both formal scenarios, like making appointments or professional inquiries, and informal chats with friends. The best part? The vast majority of these phrases are directly transferable to your face-to-face conversations, doubling the value of your learning.

Our unique and proven method ensures you truly internalize the language:

See it: Every phrase is presented in written Danish.
Understand it: A clear English translation is provided.
Say it: Listen to the native Danish pronunciation and have time to repeat and practice every phrase.

To build true spontaneous speaking skills, we challenge you to go further. You can learn key conversations by heart and record your own performance, receiving a model answer for comparison. This active recall technique is the key to speaking freely without preparation or notes.

The course is carefully structured with a pleasant, recognizable routine that makes consistent learning a habit. Stop fearing the phone and start connecting with confidence.

Enroll now and watch our free promotional video to start your journey to fluent Danish phone skills today!

Who this course is for:

Everyone who needs to learn to speak on the phone in Danish.

Phone Conversation in Danish

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Course content

Starting a conversation on the phone.6 lectures • 8min

Second step4 lectures • 10min

Beginner's guide to framing a phone conversation3 lectures • 5min

If you or they should talk with someone else.2 lectures • 3min

Give information, take and leave messages.2 lectures • 8min

Same material recorded with highly distinguishable voice.12 lectures • 30min

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