Welcome to Danish Lessons in Brooklyn, NY! Find out about learning Danish at the Seamen’s Church in Brooklyn. WHY LEARN DANISH? CONTACT US!
Connect with students of Danish in the NYC Tri-State Area or others who have a passion for Danish culture. Perhaps you:
—have a Danish spouse, partner, or significant other.
—plan to work or study in Denmark.
—want to explore your Danish roots. Maybe you know that:
—Danish and English are both Germanic languages.
—Danish authors like H.C. Andersen ("The Little Mermaid") have contributed to English
culture.
—Danish historical celebrities like Søren Kierkegaard and Niels Bohr have influenced philosophy and science.
—Danish games like Lego bring joy to both children and adults alike. And let’s not forget that one of the most influential plays in the English language is “Hamlet, Prince of Denmark”. LESSONS
Danish lessons take place Tuesdays at the Danish Seamen’s Church in Brooklyn (102 Willow St. Brooklyn, NY 11201), with the spring semester starting April 2014. Beginner/Intermediate: 6pm-7:30pm
Intermediate/Advanced: 7:45pm-9:15pm
The fee is $150 for 6 classes and $295 for 12 classes payable by cash or check made out to Den Danske Sømandskirke/The Danish Seamen’s Church. There is an additional $5 fee for copies paid directly to the instructor upon your first class. You are free to choose either class to attend. Contact us directly if you have specific material you would like to cover! MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
A dictionary is highly recommended but not required. Grammar books can also be helpful for personal review. Here are some recommendations:
Helpful books you can find on Amazon.com include:
—Danish Pocket Dictionary (English and Danish Edition) by Berlitz
—Danish: A Complete Course for Beginners—Teach Yourself Series
—Beginner’s Danish with 2 Audio CDs:
iTunes has an English-Danish Dictionary—Mini, by Gyldendal for $2.99. Additional online resources:
