A language learning podcast, for beginners, focusing on everyday scenarios.
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.
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.
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.
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In this mini episode, we learn the Danish numbers from 20 to 99 in preparation for our next everyday scenario: picking up a package at a kiosk.
We begin with tyve, tredive and fyrre, before practising how to form numbers such as fem og tyve and fire og tredive. Then we tackle the famously confusing Danish number system from 50 onwards. Andrew explains the historical base-twenty system and shares the shortcut that helped numbers like halvtreds, halvfjerds and halvfems finally click for him.
Whether you enjoy understanding the logic or prefer learning through repetition, this episode will help you recognise, pronounce and build Danish numbers up to 99.
In this mini episode, you’ll learn the Danish numbers from 11 to 19. We’ll begin slowly, explore the pronunciation patterns hidden in the numbers.
We’ll also discuss the Danish idioms using the number 117 and explore how Danes use it to describe an enormous or uncountable number of things.
This mini episode builds on Episode 8, Ordering at the Kebab Shop. If you need to practise the numbers from 1 to 10 first, check out our earlier numbers mini episode
In this episode, we're heading to the kebab shop! You'll learn how to order food, understand some of the common questions you might hear behind the counter, and say what you do and don't want in your order. By the end of the episode, you'll be better prepared to order a pita or durum in Danish, whether you're grabbing a quick lunch or making that classic late-night stop after the bar.
We'll also continue working on Danish pronunciation by focusing on the Danish letter Y. You'll practice the sound in words like kylling and undskyld, and hear how the same written vowel can sound different depending on the word.
Words of the Day
Nummer - Number
Elleve - Eleven
Tolv - Twelve
Undskyld - Sorry / Excuse me
Kylling - Chicken
Med det hele? - With everything?
En pose? - A bag?
God arbejdslyst - Have a good day at work / Enjoy your work
Main Dialogue
Victoria: Hej.
Andrew: Hej. Jeg vil gerne have en nummer 11, pita falafel, tak. Nej undskyld, en nummer 12 pita kylling menu.
Victoria: Med det hele?
Andrew: Ja tak.
Victoria: Og chili?
Andrew: Ellers tak.
Victoria: Til at tage med eller spise her?
Andrew: Til at tage med.
Victoria: En pose?
Andrew: Nej tak.
Victoria: Så skal jeg bede om 117 kr.
Andrew: Perfekt.
Victoria: Nr. 12 pita kylling menu uden chili, værsgo.
Mini Episode: Danish Numbers at the Bar 1-10
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 • Duration 03:59
In this mini-episode accompanying Episode 7, Ordering at the Bar, we practise the Danish numbers from 1 to 10, along with the number 304. Listen, repeat and practise saying the numbers with us. This mini-episode works best alongside the full episode, but you can also listen to it on its own.
In this episode, we're heading to the bar! You'll learn how to order drinks in Danish, understand some of the questions you might hear from the person behind the counter, and ask for everything from a draft beer to a glass of wine or water. By the end of the episode, you'll be better prepared to order confidently at a busy bar, café, or other counter.
We'll also continue working on Danish pronunciation by focusing on the letter Ø and the difference between the Danish L and soft d sounds, using two very important Danish words: øl and rød.
Words of the Day
Kan jeg hjælpe den næste? - Can I help who's next?
Hvad kunne du tænke dig? - What would you like?
Øl - Beer
Fadøl - Draft beer
Vin - Wine
Vand - Water
Rødvin - Red wine
Hvidvin - White wine
Drikkekort - Drink menu
Desværre - Unfortunately
Var det alt? - Was that all?
Main Dialogue
Victoria: Kan jeg hjælpe den næste?
Andrew: Ja, det er mig.
Victoria: Hvad kunne du tænke dig?
Andrew: Uh, må jeg bede om to fadøl, tak.
Victoria: Ellers andet?
Andrew: Ja, jeg vil også gerne have et glas vin. Må jeg se jeres drikkekort?
Victoria: Det har vi ikke, desværre. Vi har rødvin og hvidvin.
Andrew: Hmmm. Jeg vil gerne have et glas rødvin, tak.
Victoria: Værsgo. To fadøl og et glas rødvin. Var det alt?
Catching Up With an Old Friend - S1 Ep6
Season 1 · Episode 6
Sunday, July 26, 2026 • Duration 23:56
In this episode, you'll learn how to catch up with an old friend in Danish. We'll practice informal greetings, ask how someone's family is doing, and learn to talk about brothers, sisters, parents, and other loved ones. By the end of the episode, you'll be able to have a natural conversation when meeting someone you already know.
We'll also continue improving your spoken Danish by exploring two different A sounds found in everyday speech. You'll practice hearing and producing the difference between words like ja and jeg, helping your pronunciation sound more natural.
Words of the Day
Hvad så? - What's up?
Godt at se dig - Good to see you
Bror - Brother
Søster - Sister
Mor - Mother / Mom
Far - Father / Dad
Hun - She
Han - He
De - They
Arbejder - Work / Works
Main Dialogue
Victoria: Hejsa!
Andrew: Hvad så?
Victoria: Ik' så meget. Godt at se dig!
Andrew: I lige måde.
Victoria: Hvordan går det?
Andrew: Det går fint. Hvad med dig?
Victoria: Også fint, tak. Hvordan har din bror det?
Andrew: Han har det godt. Han arbejder i Aarhus nu.
Victoria: Spændende. Og din søster?
Andrew: Hun har det godt. Hun bor i København. Hvad med din mor og far?
Victoria: De har det bedre nu, tak.
Talking about yourself: Nationality & Languages - S1 Ep5
Season 1 · Episode 5
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 • Duration 25:34
In this episode, you'll learn how to talk about your nationality and the languages you speak. We'll practice asking and answering questions about where you're from and which languages you speak.
We'll also continue improving your spoken Danish by focusing on the rhythm of the language. You'll learn why some words are stressed while others are reduced or almost disappear in everyday conversation, helping you sound more natural when speaking Danish.
Words of the Day
Hvad er dit navn? - What is your name?
Dansker - Dane
Ja, det er jeg - Yes, I am
Nej, det er jeg ikke - No, I am not
Taler - Speak
Hvilke sprog taler du? - Which languages do you speak?
Lidt - A little
Main Dialogue
Victoria: Hej.
Andrew: Hej, hvordan går det?
Victoria: Det går fint, tak. Og dig?
Andrew: Også fint.
Andrew: Hvad er dit navn?
Victoria: Mit navn er Victoria.
Andrew: Er du dansker?
Victoria: Ja, det er jeg. Jeg er dansker og spanier.
Andrew: Hvilke sprog taler du?
Victoria: Jeg taler dansk, spansk, engelsk og lidt tysk og fransk.
Victoria: Hvad med dig? Hvilke sprog taler du?
Andrew: Jeg taler engelsk, italiensk og lidt dansk.
Victoria: Er du italiener?
Andrew: Nej, det er jeg ikke.
Making a New Friend - S1 Ep4
Season 1 · Episode 4
Monday, June 29, 2026 • Duration 21:52
In this episode, you'll learn how to introduce yourself when meeting someone for the first time. We'll practice asking and answering questions about your name, where you live, and where you're from. By the end of the episode, you'll be able to introduce yourself and get to know someone new.
We'll also continue working on Danish pronunciation by practicing the soft d and stød, two sounds that are essential for sounding more natural in Danish.
Words of the Day
Hvordan - How
Hvad - What
Hvor - Where
Hedder - Am called / Is called
Jeg - I
Du - You
Bor - Live
Kommer fra - Come from
Godt at møde dig - Nice to meet you
Main Dialogue
Victoria: Hej.
Andrew: Goddag.
Victoria: Hvad hedder du?
Andrew: Jeg hedder Andrew.
Andrew: Hvad med dig? Hvad hedder du?
Victoria: Jeg hedder Victoria.
Victoria: Hvor kommer du fra? England eller Canada?
Andrew: Nej, jeg kommer fra USA.
Victoria: Hvor bor du?
Andrew: Jeg bor i Danmark.
Andrew: Hvad med dig? Kommer du fra Danmark?
Victoria: Ja, og også fra Spanien.
Andrew: Fedt. Godt at møde dig.
Victoria: I lige måde.
Words and Phrase Varriations
Ordering at the Coffee Shop - S1 Ep3
Season 1 · Episode 3
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 • Duration 18:51
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...
Going to the Supermarket - S1 Ep2
Season 1 · Episode 2
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 • Duration 17:04
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
Andrew: Tak, god arbejdslyst.
Victoria: Tak og god aften.
Words and Phrase Variations
With and without
Med - With
Uden - Without
Ja, men uden løg - Yes, but without onion
Ja, men uden tomat - Yes, but without tomato
Ja, men uden tomat og løg - Yes, but without tomato and onion
Vegetables and toppings
Løg - Onion
Tomat - Tomato
Agurk - Cucumber
Salat - Lettuce
Hvidløg - Garlic
Choosing your dressing
Dressing? - Dressing?
Hvilken dressing vil du have? - Which dressing would you like?
Useful responses
Ja tak - Yes, please
Nej tak - No, thank you
Ellers tak - No, thank you
Til at tage med - To go / Takeaway
Spise her - Eat here
Pronunciation Point
This episode focuses on the Danish letter Y, a sound that can be particularly tricky for English speakers.
You'll practice it in words like:
Kylling - Chicken
Undskyld - Sorry / Excuse me
One way to find the Danish Y sound is to start with an English "ee" sound, like in see, and then tightly round your lips while keeping your tongue in place.
We'll also hear how the written Y can change depending on the word. In lyst, from god arbejdslyst, the vowel is more open and sounds closer to the Danish Ø.
Coming Next Time
Join us next time as we head to the kiosk, or corner shop, to pick up a package and a few goodies while learning more Danish for everyday situations.
Er I klar til at bestille? - Are you ready to order?
Så skal jeg bede om 304 kroner - That will be 304 kroner
Going to the pub
Værtshus - Pub / tavern
Bodega - A small, informal Danish pub
Pronunciation Focus
This episode focuses on the Danish letter Ø.
You'll practice the slightly different Ø sounds in:
Øl - Beer
Rød - Red
We'll also use these two words to practice the difference between an L and the Danish soft d.
In øl, the tip of your tongue moves behind your upper front teeth to make the L.
In rød, the tip of your tongue stays behind your lower front teeth to make the soft d.
And a little bonus: ø isn't just a letter. The word ø also means "island" in Danish!
Coming Next Time
Join us next time as we make the classic late-night journey from the bar to get a kebab. You'll learn more useful Danish for ordering food and navigating another very important part of Danish nightlife.
This episode focuses on two common A sounds in Danish.
You'll practice the difference between:
Ja - Yes
Jeg - I
You'll also continue practicing how everyday spoken Danish reduces words, such as:
Godt at se dig → Gåd uh se da
Listening for these small pronunciation differences will make it easier to understand native speakers and improve your own spoken Danish.
Coming Next Time
Join us next time as we head to the bar and learn how to order drinks, ask for what you'd like, and continue building confidence in everyday Danish conversations.
This episode focuses on one of the biggest differences between written and spoken Danish: sentence rhythm.
You'll practice how Danish is a stress-timed language, where the most important words receive the stress while small words are often reduced or blended together.
We'll also look at how common phrases become shorter in everyday speech, such as:
Hvad er dit navn? → Hva' dit navn?
and
Jeg er klar. → Jeg'r klar.
Listening for this rhythm will make it much easier to understand native Danish speakers.
Coming Next Time
Join us next time as we catch up with an old friend. You'll learn informal greetings, talk about family members, and continue building your confidence in everyday Danish conversations.
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.