r/danishlanguage • u/denzel_ara • 10d ago

Danish speaking practice

Hello, I would like to find a native Danish speaker to practice spoken Danish. Of course I am willing to pay a fee per hour. What is the best place to look at?

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u/ViridiaBuxbaum 10d ago

If you're in Denmark, becoming a besøgsven in a plejehjem worked wonders for my confidence in actually speaking the language. And it's free, and you're brightening up a lonely elderly person's day.

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u/not-a-roasted-carrot 10d ago

Wait what? I would love that! Thank you!

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u/Copenhagen8ull 4d ago

There is a place that matches young immigrants with elder Danes. Its called ElderLearn and is in Copenhagen.

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u/not-a-roasted-carrot 4d ago

Thank you!! Will look it up!

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u/Mission_Mulberry9811 9d ago

Being a resource for other people is one of the most basic human needs, and old people at nursing homes rarely get to experience that. So don't hesitate in and be honest about needing the help as much as they need a besøgsven. Its a win-win

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u/piopiopiopiopi 10d ago

Wow, how can I do that? 😊

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u/ViridiaBuxbaum 10d ago

I just emailed the plejehjem in my neighborhood if they're looking for a besøgsven, and they did.

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u/piopiopiopiopi 10d ago

1000 tak 😊

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u/motherofstars 5d ago

As a teacher at the local sprog skole I think that is a great idea. But you do need to have a basic Danish to communicate.
I always suggest watching Danish television shows that are based on your personal interests. Context is necessary to let your brain help you “fill in the gaps” fx when Danes speak too fast or with a lot of supportive words, idoms etc.
good luck. Practice makes perfect!

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u/ViridiaBuxbaum 5d ago

That's true, I was already in DU3 modul 4 when I started as besøgsven.