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Birgit Månestråle
Benefits of accauntability

Benefits of accauntability

If you are learning Danish on a regular basis, maybe even focusing on understanding and picking up Danish words, phrases, cultural bites – every day – you may have noticed, that sometimes you just – do not – do it.

You do not do what you would like to do, and make the decision that you will do it tomorrow which feels good in the moment, where you make the decicion.

YES. You are vitalized and relieved because you do not have to focus on or study – today 

and

this decision about doing it tomorrow it just SUCH A GOOD DECISION.

This is the plan.

And:

It is going to be SO GOOD – tomorrow.

Have you had such an experience?

I think that most of us have.

We have a big goal, as learning the Danish language is an example of

and
we do know that taking baby steps is the way to reach our big goal.

And,

then,

life comes with its tempting opportunities, and ‘must-dos’…

and

when tomorrow comes

you, I, we may make the same decision once again: To postpone until tomorrow.

AND, then

‘suddenly’ like snapping your fingers, my fingers, our fingers

yet

another week has gone…

Would you like a solution?

Would you like the solution to be an accountability partner, at study-buddy, a study group?

It your answer is yes, then participate in as many of the free online Danish Meet & Greet meetings that you want and are able to.
By doing so, you have the possibility of searching for at partner, with whom you can hold yourself accountable on your quest of reaching your goals with the Danish language.

One step at a time – every day.

Room for up to 8 participants in each meeting.

Ask for actual dates and enroll via email to: info@learndanishwithease.dk to receive the Zoom link, on which we meet.

To your success with Danish!

Birgit Månestråle
tutor, Danish teacher a.m.
info@learndanishwithease.dk
NB:
Read about the free online Danish Meet & Greet meetings by clicking on this link: https://learndanishwithease.dk/danish-meet-and-greet/

Adjectives: When to ad t and when not to

Adjectives: When to ad t and when not to

Adjectives:

When to ad t and when not to

You shall not add t to an adjective when the noun it is describing is a n-word.
A n-word is when the article of a noun is ‘en’ = common gender.
You SHALL add t to an adjective when the noun it is describing is a t-word.
A t-word is when the article of a noun is ‘et’ = neuter gender.
Plural forms + definite singular end on e.
Examples:
en stor bil
et stort hus
2 store biler
2 store huse
den store bil
det store hus
Feel free to ask questions about the Danish language by writing to info@learndanishwithease.dk
Danish for two

Danish for two

Do you AND your spouse want to learn the basics of the Danish language together?
If yes, then now may be the time to begin a 10-lesson learn-Danish journey with focus on your wants, needs, progress and success.
Master Basic Danish for you and your spouse is 10 online Danish lessons tailored for you within the frame of selected pages of the book: På vej til dansk – trin for trin.
Every lesson lasts 60-90 minutes and included in the special summer price is feedback on emails written in Danish, written homework and short texts.
Before you make your decision you’re both invited to participate in a first free online conversation where you’ll get answers to questions you may have – and, some tips on how to learn and become better, better and better, by taking small but consistant steps.
My experience is:
a) that this works very well for a couple
and
b) that this do not work well for a couple.
Should b) be your reality then we’ll split the lessons up so you meet with me individually for 30-45 minutes within ‘our time slot of 60-90-minutes’.
One good thing about learning with your spouse is, that you have a common reference and can support each other including keeping each other accountable as well as having the option ‘to talk about’ the teacher, the content, your goals etc.
The ordinary price per couple for 10 x 60-90-minute online Master Basic Danish lessons is: DKK 12.000.
And:
To encourage you to ‘get started’ together and soon I offer you a discount should you decide to book your first free online pre-session/ conversation.
Does your suggestion fit into my schedule, then you’ll receive a Zoom link on which we can meet
and should your preferred time slot not fit into my schedule then I’ll suggest alternative time slots.
So: Here is what you and your spouse gets within the concept of Master Basic Danish for you and your spouse:
1)
A first free online pre-session and/or a free online conversation – or a combination, before you make your decision
2)
10 online lessons tailored for you of 60-90 minutes plus feedback on texts written in Danish.
If you are interested:
Send your preferred time slot to info@learndanishwithease.dk
To your success with Danish!
Birgit Månestråle
tutor and Danish teacher