Learn Danish language and culture in the Pacific Northwest! NWDA offers classes in the community year-round for anyone wishing to learn how to speak, read, and write in Danish. In the classes, students also explore Denmark and discuss Danish culture.
Our classes are now held online via Zoom—anyone from near and far can join in and learn Danish with us.
Northwest Danish Association is partnered with the Scandinavian Language Institute (SLI) for Danish classes.
Summer Term 2025
If you would like help deciding which class might be best for you, please contact Melissa at taldansk@outlook.com
NWDA Current Members: To read more and sign up for classes, please visit https://www.scanlang.org/nwdahome
The password to access the page is Dannebrog25.
Non-members: Please visit the main site at https://www.scanlang.org
Get-Your-Feet-Wet Danish
Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm PT
July 15 – August 12
Non-NWDA Members: $100
NWDA Members: $85 (15% discount)
Bogklub 2: “Tor rejser og Balder dør” (Section 1)
Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm PT
July 9 – August 6
Non-NWDA Members: $85
NWDA Members: $72.25 (15% discount)
Bogklub 2: “Tor rejser og Balder dør” (Section 2)
Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm PT
August 20 – September 17
Non-NWDA Members: $85
NWDA Members: $72.25 (15% discount)
DAN3D: Intermediate (Section 1)
Mondays 6:00-7:00pm PT
July 14 – August 4
Non-NWDA Members: $105
NWDA Members: $89.25 (15% discount)
DAN3D: Intermediate (Section 2)
Mondays 6:00-7:00pm PT
August 18 – September 15
Non-NWDA Members: $115
NWDA Members: $97.75 (15% discount)
DAN4D: Advanced
Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm PT
August 12 – September 23
Non-NWDA Members: $150
NWDA Members: $127.50 (15% discount)
What our students are saying:
I’ve been taking classes for a couple of years and my ability to speak Danish has grown immensely from taking these classes. The instructors are amazing and the content of the class is fantastic! Sign up today, you’ll be glad you did!
Peder, Danish Language Program Student, August 2021
I love the class, the people, and the teacher! Thanks for making my Saturdays better.”
Sandra, Danish Language Program Student, Fall 2019
Our Danish Instructors
Meet our Danish teacher!
Melissa Lucas
Melissa Lucas has a unique blend of skills to help you learn Danish. Her degrees include a PhD in Scandinavian Studies, MA in Linguistics, and MS in Speech Pathology. Having initially learned Danish as an exchange student in college, Melissa is particularly aware of the pitfalls and difficulties Americans face when tackling Danish as an adult. She is well equipped to help you avoid these traps, and absolutely loves doing it! She has taught Danish to college students and community members in the Seattle area for 15 years.