DANISH CULTURE LESSONS With a mix of presentations, texts and discussions, you will gain a deep understanding of the Danish Culture
These lessons can be conducted in both Danish and English, depending on the students level of Danish
DANISH WORKPLACE CULTURE
Danish workplace culture is characterised by among others flat hierarchy, working in a team, flexible working hours, acting proactive and an informal tone of communication. It can be very different from what you are used to from other cultures. Understanding it will make it easier for you to adjust to a new workplace culture and interact with your new colleagues.
Recommended lessons: 5
EXAMPLES OF WHAT WE WILL COVER
• Communication
• Hierarchy
• Individualism
• Feedback
• Social activities
DANISH HOLIDAYS & TRADITIONS
Most of Denmark’s holidays are based around the Christian calendar, with Christmas, Easter and the midsummer festival of Saint Hans among the most important. Each of these holidays comes with its own traditions and family gatherings.
Recommended lessons: 5
EXAMPLES OF WHAT WE CAN COVER
• Birthdays
• Christmas, New Years, Easter & Sankt Hans
• Finishing High School
• Baptism and confirmation
• Getting married
DANISH VALUES & NORMS
Denmark has a safe and balanced society, with very high levels of social trust that has ranked the country as one of the happiest countries in the world.
Recommended lessons: 2
EXAMPLES OF WHAT WE CAN COVER
• Mutual trust
• Equality
• Avoiding conflict
• Don’t brag according to ‘Janteloven’
• Public behaviour
DANISH FAMILY LIFE
Most families in Denmark are small, consisting of no more than four members, and with the high safety in the country, children are raised to be very independent.
Recommended lessons: 2
EXAMPLES OF WHAT WE CAN COVER
• Safety of children
• Distribution of domestic tasks
• Parental leave
• After school activities
• Moving out
THE DANISH EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
From a young age, children are taught to be problem solvers and critical thinkers through group work, presentations, and project-oriented learning.
Recommended lessons: 2
EXAMPLES OF WHAT WE CAN COVER
• Kindergarden to university
• Teaching style
• Grading system
• Subjects
• Exams
PRACTICALITIES How does it work?
• The lessons can either be done online (through either Skype or Zoom) or in person at our office in Frederiksberg.
• Materials will all be online through Google Presentations. You will get access to an online presentation with grammar, exercises and vocabulary lists from our lessons which you can access and add notes to whenever you wish.
• Working hours are 10AM to 6PM (danish time).
• You can book a free trial lesson which lets you get a feeling of the lessons and most importantly of the teacher. Here, you will be able to see if the right chemistry is there and whether you wish to proceed with buying lessons. You will also get a chance to explain your needs, your prefered learning style and about your interests so we can customize our lesson content to you, making them as relevant and motivational for you as possible.
• Do you have any questions? Please contact me: Adil.Mirzakhanova@gmail.com
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