Danish 1 – Mini Intro to Danish

Please note: Summer Term 2024 has a Danish 1A and Danish 1B, please make sure you register for the correct course.

Danish 1A

Teacher: Melissa Lucas

Wednesday evenings 5:00-6:00 pm (1 hour) (Pacific Time)

Summer term 2024: June 19th – July 10th (4 weeks)
Online format: Zoom only
Cost: $75 for NWDA members; $100 for non-members

Registration is open May 10th – June 17th. Email emily@nwdanish.org with questions about registering.

For total beginners or anyone who wants to start at the very beginning (primarily with pronunciation and simple, functional phrases)!


Danish 1B

Teacher: Melissa Lucas

Thursday evenings 6:15-7:15 pm (1 hour) (Pacific Time)

Summer term 2024: June 20th – July 18th (4 weeks)
NO CLASS ON JULY 4TH
Online format: Zoom only
Cost: $75 for NWDA members; $100 for non-members

Registration is open May 10th – June 18th. Email emily@nwdanish.org with questions about registering.

For those who already know a little Danish, especially students who took Danish 1 in April-May.




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.

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