Daily Danish Pod
A language learning podcast, for beginners, focusing on everyday scenarios. Join Victoria, your Danish teacher, and Andrew, your fellow learner, as they work through the conversations you'll actually need in everyday life. From ordering a coffee and shopping at the supermarket to introducing yourself, each episode focuses on practical, high-frequency situations you'll encounter in Denmark. Daily Danish Pod is a language learning podcast for absolute beginners, but learners of all levels can benefit from our focus on pronunciation and word and phrase variations. Whether you've just moved to Denmark, are planning a visit, or simply want to build confidence speaking Danish, we're here to help. Our goal isn't to make you fluent overnight. Instead, we want to help you take those important first steps and give you the confidence to start speaking. Many people aren't ready to chat with Danish friends on day one, but you can absolutely learn how to order food, ask simple questions, and navigate daily life. Each episode builds on the last, introducing new vocabulary while constantly revisiting previous words and phrases through repetition. You can jump into any episode, but listening in order will give you the best learning experience. So come with us on your Danish language journey. Listen, repeat, rewind, and don't be afraid to speak. The more you hear it, the more natural it becomes. Get talking! If you're enjoying the podcast, we'd love to hear from you. Leave a review, share it with another Danish learner, and let us know what everyday situations you'd like us to cover next.
Episodes
In this mini episode, we learn the Danish numbers from 20 to 99 in preparation for our next everyday scenario: picking up a package at a kiosk.
We begin with tyve, tredive and fyrre, before practising how to form numbers such as fem og tyve and fire og tredive. Then we tackle the famously confusing Danish number system from 50 onwards. Andrew explains the historical base-twenty system and shares the shortcut that helped numbers like...
In this mini episode, you’ll learn the Danish numbers from 11 to 19. We’ll begin slowly, explore the pronunciation patterns hidden in the numbers.
We’ll also discuss the Danish idioms using the number 117 and explore how Danes use it to describe an enormous or uncountable number of things.
This mini episode builds on Episode 8, Ordering at the Kebab Shop. If you need to practise the numbers from 1 to 10 first, check...
In this episode, we're heading to the kebab shop! You'll learn how to order food, understand some of the common questions you might hear behind the counter, and say what you do and don't want in your order. By the end of the episode, you'll be better prepared to order a pita or durum in Danish, whether you're grabbing a quick lunch or making that classic late-night stop after the bar.
We'll also continue working on Danish pronunciat...
In this mini-episode accompanying Episode 7, Ordering at the Bar, we practise the Danish numbers from 1 to 10, along with the number 304. Listen, repeat and practise saying the numbers with us. This mini-episode works best alongside the full episode, but you can also listen to it on its own.
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In this episode, we're heading to the bar! You'll learn how to order drinks in Danish, understand some of the questions you might hear from the person behind the counter, and ask for everything from a draft beer to a glass of wine or water. By the end of the episode, you'll be better prepared to order confidently at a busy bar, café, or other counter.
We'll also continue working on Danish pronunciation by focusing on the letter Ø an...
In this episode, you'll learn how to catch up with an old friend in Danish. We'll practice informal greetings, ask how someone's family is doing, and learn to talk about brothers, sisters, parents, and other loved ones. By the end of the episode, you'll be able to have a natural conversation when meeting someone you already know.
We'll also continue improving your spoken Danish by exploring two different A sounds found in everyday s...
In this episode, you'll learn how to talk about your nationality and the languages you speak. We'll practice asking and answering questions about where you're from and which languages you speak.
We'll also continue improving your spoken Danish by focusing on the rhythm of the language. You'll learn why some words are stressed while others are reduced or almost disappear in everyday conversation, helping you sound more natural ...
In this episode, you'll learn how to introduce yourself when meeting someone for the first time. We'll practice asking and answering questions about your name, where you live, and where you're from. By the end of the episode, you'll be able to introduce yourself and get to know someone new.
We'll also continue working on Danish pronunciation by practicing the soft d and stød, two sounds that are essential for sounding more natural i...
In this episode, we're heading to a Danish coffee shop. You'll learn how to order a drink or a pastry.
This episode also introduces the Danish pronunciation feature known as 'stød', one of the sounds that often makes Danish sound different from other languages.
Words of the Day
Må jeg bede om... - May I have...
Ellers andet? - Anything else?
Kanelsnegl - Cinnamon roll
Til at sidde her eller til at tage med? - For here or to go?
Det bliver...
In this episode, we're heading to one of the first places most newcomers visit in Denmark: the supermarket. You'll learn some of the most common words and phrases you'll hear when interacting with a cashier, including how to answer simple questions, ask for a receipt, and end the conversation politely.
We also introduce the Danish vowel Å!
Words of the Day
Ja - Yes
Nej - No
Godmorgen - Good morning
Kvittering - Receipt
Værsgo - Here you g...
In this episode, we introduce some of the most common Danish greetings you'll hear every day. You'll learn how to say hello, ask how someone is doing, respond naturally, and say goodbye.
Words of the Day
Hej - Hi / Hello
Hvordan går det? - How's it going?
Det går godt - It's going well
Godt - Good
Hvad med dig? - What about you?
Tak - Thank you
Hej hej - Bye / Bye-bye
Vi ses - See you
Main Dialogue
Victoria: Hej Andrew!
Andrew: Hej Victoria!
Vi...
Hej allesammen, og velkommen til Daily Danish Pod - a Danish learning podcast, focusing on everyday scenarios!
In this short introduction episode, you’ll meet us, Victoria and Andrew, and hear a little about why we started Daily Danish Pod. We’ll also explain how the podcast works and how we hope to help you practise spoken Danish, learn more about everyday life in Denmark and, most importantly, get talking. Vi s...
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