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 when speaking Danish.

Words of the Day

Hvad er dit navn? - What is your name?

Dansker - Dane

Ja, det er jeg - Yes, I am

Nej, det er jeg ikke - No, I am not

Taler - Speak

Hvilke sprog taler du? - Which languages do you speak?

Lidt - A little

Main Dialogue

Victoria: Hej.

Andrew: Hej, hvordan går det?

Victoria: Det går fint, tak. Og dig?

Andrew: Også fint.

Andrew: Hvad er dit navn?

Victoria: Mit navn er Victoria.

Andrew: Er du dansker?

Victoria: Ja, det er jeg. Jeg er dansker og spanier.

Andrew: Hvilke sprog taler du?

Victoria: Jeg taler dansk, spansk, engelsk og lidt tysk og fransk.

Victoria: Hvad med dig? Hvilke sprog taler du?

Andrew: Jeg taler engelsk, italiensk og lidt dansk.

Victoria: Er du italiener?

Andrew: Nej, det er jeg ikke.

Victoria: Er du amerikaner?

Andrew: Ja, det er jeg. Jeg kommer fra USA.

Victoria: Fedt!

Words and Phrase Variations

Different ways to answer "Are you...?"

Ja, det er jeg. - Yes, I am.

Nej, det er jeg ikke. - No, I'm not.

Different ways to introduce yourself

Jeg kommer fra... - I come from...

Jeg taler... - I speak...

Jeg taler lidt... - I speak a little...

Language Names

Dansk - Danish

Engelsk - English

Spansk - Spanish

Fransk - French

Tysk - German

Italiensk - Italian

Arabisk - Arabic

Polsk - Polish

Ukrainsk - Ukrainian

Mandarin - Mandarin Chinese

Nepalesisk - Nepali

Tyrkisk - Turkish

Pronunciation Point

This episode focuses on one of the biggest differences between written and spoken Danish: sentence rhythm.

You'll practice how Danish is a stress-timed language, where the most important words receive the stress while small words are often reduced or blended together.

We'll also look at how common phrases become shorter in everyday speech, such as:

Hvad er dit navn? → Hva' dit navn?

and

Jeg er klar. → Jeg'r klar.

Listening for this rhythm will make it much easier to understand native Danish speakers.

Coming Next Time

Join us next time as we catch up with an old friend. You'll learn informal greetings, talk about family members, and continue building your confidence in everyday Danish conversations.

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