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.
Price and registration deadlines vary per course. Please check the additional course information.
Summer Term 2024
If you would like help deciding which class might be best for you, please contact Melissa at taldansk@outlook.com
Danish 1A – Mini Intro to Danish
Teacher: Melissa Lucas
Wednesdays 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm (Pacific Time)
Summer term 2024: June 19th – July 10th (4 weeks)
Online format: Zoom only
Registration for Danish 1A is now closed.
Danish 1B – Mini Intro to Danish (part 2)
Teacher: Melissa Lucas
Thursdays 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm (Pacific Time)
Summer term 2024: June 20th – July 18th (4 weeks)
NO CLASS ON JULY 4TH
Online format: Zoom only
Registration for Danish 1B is now closed.
Danish 2B
Teacher: Melissa Lucas
Wednesdays 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm (Pacific Time)
Summer term 2024: June 19th – July 10th (4 weeks)
Online format: Zoom only
Registration for Danish 2B is now closed.
Beginning Book Club
Teacher: Melissa Lucas
Saturdays 10:00 am to 11:00 am (Pacific Time)
Summer term 2024: June 22nd – July 13th (4 weeks)
Online format: Zoom only
Registration for Beginning Book Club is now closed.
Danish 3B
Teacher: Melissa Lucas
Tuesdays 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm (Pacific Time)
Summer term 2024: June 18 – July 9 (4 weeks)
Online format: Zoom only
Registration for Danish 3B is now closed.
Short Stories in Danish (Intermediate-Advanced)
Teacher: Melissa Lucas
Saturdays 11:30 am to 12:30 pm (Pacific Time)
Summer term 2024: June 22nd – July 13th (4 weeks)
Online format: Zoom only
Registration for Short Stories in Danish is now closed.
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 for Fall Term 2023!
Melissa Lucas
Danish 1, Danish 2, Danish 3, Book Club 2, & Book Club 5
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.