Teacher: Melissa Lucas
Saturday mornings 10:00 am – 11:00 am (1 hour) (Pacific Time)
Winter Term 2024: April 20th to May 11th (4 weeks)
Online format: Zoom only
Cost: $75 for NWDA members; $100 for non-members
Registration is open March 25th – April 18th. Email emily@nwdanish.org with questions about registering.
Had at least a quarter of Danish already? Come join us as we start the story of Ahmed, an immigrant to Denmark on a quest for the perfect gift. This reading group will begin “En gave til min kone” which will focus on reading aloud, learning new vocabulary, and put a spotlight on pronunciation. The teacher will provide help and support as each student reads aloud and translates paragraphs from the story. The book is designed for adult learners of Danish, with simple short sentences, basic vocabulary, repetition, simple idioms, and an engaging story. The book is available online for roughly $9 (60kroner). The first day, the teacher will take you through the process of buying the ebook from the Danish website with a major credit card.
About the instructor
Melissa Lucas
The teacher for this class is Melissa Lucas. Melissa 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.
