Danish is the official language of Denmark, which has about 6 million people, and it is taught in schools in the Faroe Islands and Greenland. Many apps teach Danish, and pronunciation is the hard part. Danish has an unusually large set of vowel sounds and a small catch in the throat called stød, and words often sound different from how they are spelled. Listening practice matters from the start.
Here are the apps and services that teach Danish, grouped by what they help you do. You can start with one and add another when you need it.
Custom Lessons Made for You
Bubblegum
Bubblegum suits learners who want Danish built around their own lives. Tell Poppy, your AI tutor, what you want to learn. She writes lessons for your level and helps you understand the words and grammar. You can read and listen, and ask her about anything that is unclear. News and stories give you more Danish to read about music, food, family, and other things you care about.
The trade-off is that Bubblegum does not replace real Danish voices. For recorded speakers, Pimsleur and Mango are the better fit, and for conversation, try the apps in Learn With People.
- Read Danish lessons for free.
- Lessons fit your level, interests, and goals.
- Read and listen to news and stories in Danish about things you care about.
- Ask Poppy about a sentence while you read.
- Regenerative Review™ brings saved words back in new lessons, so you review them by reading instead of using flashcards.
- Lesson audio uses AI voices, not recordings of Danish speakers.
- You cannot import your own books or articles.
- The free plan includes one new custom lesson each day.
- Regenerative Review™
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Follow a Danish Course
If you want someone to choose what comes next, start here. These apps give you an ordered path through Danish words and sentences.
Duolingo
Duolingo has a Danish course for English speakers. It is a good way to start learning words and sounds. Many learners add listening practice or a tutor once the lessons feel easy.
- A free course with short lessons.
- Lessons adjust to your level and pace.
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Memrise
Memrise has a Danish course made by expert linguists, with more than 200 lessons. You can also practice speaking with its AI language partner.
- Videos of native speakers using the words you learn.
- Lessons on topics such as travel, work, food, and health.
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Ling
Ling has a Danish course built around short, game-style lessons. You can say words out loud and get feedback on your pronunciation.
- Short audio lessons recorded by native speakers.
- A chatbot for practicing conversations.
- Flashcards
Mobile
Mango Languages
Mango Languages teaches Danish through everyday conversations. You can compare your pronunciation with a native speaker's recording. Check your local library first, since many libraries include Mango.
- Conversations recorded by native speakers, with grammar and culture notes.
- Many public libraries give free access with a library card.
- Flashcards
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Practice Speaking and Listening
Pimsleur
Pimsleur suits learners who want to start speaking before they read much. You hear a prompt, answer aloud, and then hear the answer.
- 30-minute audio lessons where you answer out loud.
- Reading lessons and flash cards alongside the audio.
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Glossika
Glossika teaches Danish through sentences chosen for your level. Its Danish course has more than 5,000 words and sentences.
- Audio training one sentence at a time, from level A1 to C1.
- Every sentence is recorded by a native speaker.
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Build Vocabulary
Drops
Drops teaches Danish words through short, illustrated games. It is a good fit if you want to build vocabulary in short sessions.
- More than 2,000 Danish words.
- Each word comes with a picture to help it stick.
Mobile
uTalk
uTalk helps you learn Danish words through games and audio. Topics include restaurants, transport, directions, and visits to the doctor.
- More than 2,500 words and phrases.
- Hear male and female native speakers, then record yourself to compare.
MobileWeb
Clozemaster
Clozemaster shows you a Danish sentence with one word missing, and you choose or type the word. You can hear the sentence before you see it.
- Fill in the missing Danish word in real sentences.
- Sentences start with the most common words, so you learn the most useful ones first.
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Read and Listen to Danish
LingQ
LingQ lets you read and listen to Danish and save every new word you tap. Beginners can start with its Mini Stories course, which repeats basic patterns so they stick. Its library also has H.C. Andersen stories and Danish news.
- Thousands of hours of Danish audio with matching transcripts.
- Import YouTube videos, podcasts, and ebooks and turn them into Danish lessons.
- Flashcards
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Learn With People
Choose a tutor if you want teaching and correction. Choose a language exchange if you want a practice partner and are happy to help with English in return.
italki
italki has Danish tutors with profiles that show their experience and what they teach. Tutors offer conversation practice, grammar, and pronunciation lessons, and some prepare you for official Danish exams.
- Choose a Danish tutor and book lessons around your schedule.
- Get feedback while you speak.
MobileWeb
Preply
Preply lists 57 Danish tutors. Some focus on pronunciation, conversation practice, or preparing for Danish exams.
- Compare tutors by profile, reviews, and intro video.
- Ask for a free replacement if your first tutor is not the right fit.
MobileWeb
HelloTalk
HelloTalk has a Danish page for finding language exchange partners. You help your partner with your language, and they help you with Danish.
- Meet Danish speakers who want to practice another language.
- Chat by text or voice, or join a timed voice call where you take turns.
- It can take a few messages to find a partner who has time to chat.
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Tandem
Tandem lists Danish among its languages, and it has language exchange pages for Copenhagen and Aarhus. Agree with your partner on how to split time between your two languages.
- Practice with messages, voice notes, and video calls.
- Use the correction and translation tools while you chat.
- It can take a few tries to find a partner who matches your interests and time.
MobileWeb
Free Danish Classes, News, and Podcasts
Denmark and its broadcasters offer a lot for learners. Adults who move to Denmark can take the Official Danish Language Course, which has three programs. A2B is one of the language centers that teach it, in person and online.
Dansk i ørerne is a free podcast in slow, clear Danish about Danish life and culture. The text is on its website, and it is made for learners at about A2 to B2. DR Ligetil, from Denmark's public broadcaster, writes news in clear, simple Danish and explains the difficult words.
For words and grammar, Den Danske Ordbog describes modern Danish, with spelling, endings, pronunciation, origin, and meaning for each word, and many entries have audio. Learners on a language forum also recommend the textbooks Colloquial Danish and Complete Danish in this resources thread.
Learn Danish in Your Language
These counts cover menu-language choices, including script variants. Other apps’ counts and full lists come from their iPhone listings. Lesson explanations and other platforms may differ.
| App | Supported Display Languages | Full List |
|---|---|---|
| Bubblegum | 74 | Full list
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| Duolingo | 32 | Full list |
| Memrise | 22 | Full list |
| Ling | 67 | Full list |
| Mango Languages | 2 | Full list |
| Pimsleur | 3 | Full list |
| Glossika | 2 | Full list |
| Drops | 16 | Full list |
| uTalk | 1 | Full list |
| Clozemaster | 37 | Full list |
| LingQ | 17 | Full list |
| italki | 19 | Full list |
| Preply | 19 | Full list |
| HelloTalk | 16 | Full list |
| Tandem | 14 | Full list |
Other Apps We Looked At (5)
- BabbelDanish lessons from A1 to A2 built around real conversations, such as ordering lunch and asking for directions, with native-speaker audio. The first lesson is free.
- DanishClass101Audio and video lessons for learning to speak, read, write, and hear Danish.
- SpeakDanishAn online Danish course with audio that shows how to pronounce common words and phrases, plus a phrase library and grammar lessons.
- Danish UncoveredA Danish course from StoryLearning that teaches through stories.
- TalkpalAn AI language tutor with a Danish page. You chat about topics by writing or speaking and hear voice replies.
Common Questions
Which Danish app should a beginner choose?
Start with Duolingo or Memrise if you want a course that tells you what comes next. Add Pimsleur if you want to hear and say Danish from the start. Bubblegum suits learners who want lessons around their own interests. Danish uses the Latin alphabet with three extra letters, æ, ø, and å, so you do not need to learn a new script first.
Can I learn Danish for free?
Yes. Duolingo's Danish course is free, and many libraries give free access to Mango. The Official Danish Language Course is free for many adults who live in Denmark, with a referral from their municipality. DR Ligetil has free news in simple Danish. Bubblegum's lesson library is free to read too.
Is Bubblegum free?
Yes. You can read the free lesson library and ask Poppy for one new custom lesson each day on iPhone and Android. Become a Bubblegum Pro for unlimited custom lessons and to support our team.
Sources
- Britannica: Danish language
- Statistics Denmark: Population figures
- StoryLearning: A Complete Guide to Danish Pronunciation
- A2B: The Official Danish Language Course
- Mango Languages for libraries
- Bubblegum
- Duolingo
- Memrise
- Ling
- Mango Languages
- Pimsleur
- Glossika
- Drops
- uTalk
- Clozemaster
- LingQ
- italki
- Preply
- HelloTalk
- Tandem
Checked on October 4, 2026 against each app's own pages.
