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Daily Danish Pod

Daily Danish Pod

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A language learning podcast, for beginners, focusing on everyday scenarios.


Daily Danish Pod is a language learning podcast for absolute beginners, but learners of all levels can benefit from our focus on pronunciation and word and phrase variations.


Whether you've just moved to Denmark, are planning a visit, or simply want to build confidence speaking Danish, we're here to help.


Join Victoria, your Danish teacher, and Andrew, your fellow learner, as they work through the conversations you'll actually need in everyday life. From ordering a coffee and shopping at the supermarket to introducing yourself, each episode focuses on practical, high-frequency situations you'll encounter in Denmark.


Our goal isn't to make you fluent overnight. Instead, we want to help you take those important first steps and give you the confidence to start speaking. Many people aren't ready to chat with Danish friends on day one, but you can absolutely learn how to order food, ask simple questions, and navigate daily life.


Each episode builds on the last, introducing new vocabulary while constantly revisiting previous words and phrases through repetition. You can jump into any episode, but listening in order will give you the best learning experience.


So come with us on your Danish language journey. Listen, repeat, rewind, and don't be afraid to speak. The more you hear it, the more natural it becomes.

Get talking!


If you're enjoying the podcast, we'd love to hear from you. Leave a review, share it with another Danish learner, and let us know what everyday situations you'd like us to cover next.

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Episodes
  • Ordering at the Coffee Shop - S1 Ep3

    Ordering at the Coffee Shop - S1 Ep3
    Jun 24 2026

    In this episode, we're heading to a Danish coffee shop. You'll learn how to order a drink or a pastry.

    This episode also introduces the Danish pronunciation feature known as 'stød', one of the sounds that often makes Danish sound different from other languages.

    Words of the Day

    Må jeg bede om... - May I have...

    Ellers andet? - Anything else?

    Kanelsnegl - Cinnamon roll

    Til at sidde her eller til at tage med? - For here or to go?

    Det bliver... - That will be...


    Main Dialogue

    Customer: Hejsa.

    Barista: Godmorgen.

    Customer: Må jeg bede om en kaffe latte med havremælk?

    Barista: Ellers andet?

    Customer: Ja, en kanelsnegl, tak.

    Barista: Er det til at sidde her eller til at tage med?

    Customer: Til her, tak.

    Barista: Det bliver 75 kroner.

    Customer: Perfekt.

    Barista: Værsgo.

    Customer: Tusind tak.

    Barista: Selv tak. Hav en god dag.

    Customer: I lige måde.


    Word and Phrase Variations

    Different ways to order:

    Må jeg bede om... - May I have...

    Jeg vil gerne have... - I would like to have...


    Useful things to order:

    En kop kaffe - A coffee

    En filterkaffe - A filter coffee

    En grøn te - A green tea

    En sort te - A black tea

    En bolle med ost (BMO) - A bread roll with cheese

    En kardemommesnurre - A cardamom bun

    Useful options:

    Stor - Large

    Lille - Small

    Sødmælk - Whole milk

    Letmælk - Semi-skimmed milk

    Skummetmælk - Skimmed milk

    Havremælk - Oat milk

    Sojamælk - Soy milk

    A simple ordering formula:

    Må jeg bede om + item + tak

    Example:

    Må jeg bede om en filterkaffe med sødmælk, tak.

    Pronunciation Point

    This episode introduces stød, a pronunciation feature found in many Danish words. Stød can make a word sound shorter or slightly interrupted and is one of the characteristics that gives Danish its unique sound.

    Examples:

    Hej - Hi

    Haj - Shark

    Although the words sound similar, haj contains stød while hej does not.

    Don't worry if you don't master stød right away. Even many advanced Danish learners continue practicing it for years.

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    19 mins
  • Going to the Supermarket - S1 Ep2

    Going to the Supermarket - S1 Ep2
    Jun 24 2026

    In this episode, we're heading to one of the first places most newcomers visit in Denmark: the supermarket. You'll learn some of the most common words and phrases you'll hear when interacting with a cashier, including how to answer simple questions, ask for a receipt, and end the conversation politely.

    We also introduce the Danish vowel Å!

    Words of the Day

    Ja - Yes

    Nej - No

    Godmorgen - Good morning

    Kvittering - Receipt

    Værsgo - Here you go

    Selv tak - You're welcome

    Hav en god dag - Have a good day

    I lige måde - You too

    Main Dialogue

    Cashier: Hej. Godmorgen.

    Customer: Hej. Godmorgen.

    Cashier: Det bliver hundrede kroner.

    Cashier: Vil du have kvitteringen?

    Customer: Ja tak.

    Cashier: Værsgo.

    Customer: Tak.

    Cashier: Selv tak.

    Customer: Hej hej.

    Cashier: Hav en god dag.

    Customer: Tak, i lige måde.

    Words and Phrase Variations

    Different ways to say thank you:

    Tusind tak - Thank you very much

    Mange tak - Many thanks

    Tak skal du have - Thanks a lot

    Nej tak - No thank you

    Ellers tak - Thanks anyway / I'm good, thanks

    Different ways to say you're welcome:

    Det var så lidt - You're welcome / No problem

    Other useful greetings:

    God weekend - Have a good weekend

    Godaften - Good evening

    Common Danish supermarkets:

    Netto

    Føtex

    Meny

    Rema 1000

    Pronunciation Point:

    This episode introduces the Danish vowel Å.

    You'll hear it in:

    I lige måde - you too

    Åben - open

    Join us next time as we head to a coffee shop and learn how to order food and drinks in Danish!

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    17 mins
  • Basic Greetings - S1 Ep1

    Basic Greetings - S1 Ep1
    Jun 24 2026

    In this episode, we introduce some of the most common Danish greetings you'll hear every day. You'll learn how to say hello, ask how someone is doing, respond naturally, and say goodbye.

    Words of the Day

    Hej - Hi / Hello

    Hvordan går det? - How's it going?

    Det går godt - It's going well

    Godt - Good

    Hvad med dig? - What about you?

    Tak - Thank you

    Hej hej - Bye / Bye-bye

    Vi ses - See you

    Main Dialogue

    Victoria: Hej Andrew!

    Andrew: Hej Victoria!

    Victoria: Hvordan går det?

    Andrew: Det går godt, tak. Hvad med dig?

    Victoria: Det går også godt, tak.

    Andrew: Hej hej.

    Victoria: Hej hej. Vi ses!

    Andrew: Vi ses!

    Words and Phrase Variations

    Other ways to say hello:

    Hejsa - Hi there (informal)

    Godmorgen - Good morning

    Goddag - Good day

    Godaften - Good evening

    Possible responses to "Hvordan går det?":

    Fantastisk - Fantastic

    Fint - Fine

    Okay - Okay

    Dårligt - Bad

    Other ways to say goodbye:

    Farvel - Goodbye

    Vi ses - See you

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    14 mins
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