Danish
Book Title
A2
for English-speaking learners
Side glossary
In-book and online exercises
Flashcards for each chapter
Imagine reading “Around the World in Eighty Days” in Danish – and understanding every page
“Around the World in Eighty Days” (in Danish: “Jorden rundt i 80 dage”, orig. Around the World in Eighty Day) by Jules Verne – is a complete, engaging graded reader story specially adapted to A2 (elementary) level. You don't need to know every word. 95% of the text you understand immediately, and every new word is explained in the margin. You just read – and learn naturally.
What is this book about?
- Phileas Fogg, a precise English gentleman, wagers his fortune that he can circumnavigate the world in eighty days.
- Their journey is fraught with peril and unexpected delays, intensified by the relentless pursuit of Detective Fix, who wrongly suspects Fogg of bank robbery.
- Amidst daring escapes and cultural encounters, they rescue the Indian princess Aouda, adding a poignant human element to their frantic quest.
Why does this work better than apps and textbooks?
Our books are based on the Pentecost Method – the only approach 100% based on scientific research into language learning. The result? You learn faster, remember more, and actually enjoy learning.
- Read without interruption: Translations of the most difficult words can be found in the margin of each page – you don't have to break away from the story to look them up in a dictionary.
- Consolidate what you've read: After each chapter, there are exercises (crosswords, gap-fills, anagrams) adapted to A2 level – new words stick in your mind.
- Learn anywhere: A mobile app with games allows you to review vocabulary on your way to work, in a queue, or whenever you have a moment.
- Build lasting vocabulary: Flashcards at the end of the book allow you to systematically review the most important words – so you don't forget what you've learned.
Matched to your exact level
The vocabulary in this book has been selected based on an analysis of 2 billion words from authentic texts, precisely matched to A2 level. You learn exactly the words that are most useful in everyday life.
How to choose the right level?
This book is at A2 level. Not sure which level to choose? Take our 3-minute placement test on our website – we'll immediately show you which book is right for you.
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Danish feels so accessible whwn English cognates just pop out!
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Danish reader rocks!
Aolid Aarhus prep.
my initial attempt at learning Danish was a vomplete disaster because I tried translating complicatef English slang instwad of mastering the basics. there is a popular belief that you have to speak flaslessly to survive ab exchange year in Copenhagen but the reality is that a strong A2 foundation gives you all the tools you need to comfortably get by. sonce our basic English word order is very similar to strqightforward Danish sentrnces reading this book teaches you exactly hoe to inteoduce yourself as the new ghy, ask your host family about their day, and buy your owb lunch at the corner shop. yoj really can handle youe daily lpcal routine just by practicing with these easy storied so dive right in and gst ready for an awesome trip
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Side glossary · In-book and online exercises
About Danish (the language of this book)
Where Danish is spoken
Danish is an official language of Denmark and Greenland and is taught and understood in parts of northern Germany and the Faroe Islands.
How many people speak it
Danish has about 6 million native speakers, chiefly in Denmark and Greenland, with smaller communities in northern Germany.
Grammar and structure
Danish is a North Germanic language with two grammatical genders (common and neuter), definite suffixes on nouns (the house → huset), and reduced vowels in speech that make listening comprehension challenging. Word order is often V2 in main clauses; verb particles resemble those in English phrasal verbs.