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FVU Danish

FVU Danish is a great course for those who want to improve their ability to read and write in Danish.

The courses are divided into steps/levels. All FVU courses are free and we have ongoing enrolment.

We also offer FVU Start, FVU Mathematics, FVU Digital and FVU English.

What is FVU Danish?

FVU Danish is a Danish course for people who already speak Danish but want to improve their reading, spelling and writing skills in Danish.
If you do not have the level for FVU Danish, we offer FVU Start, where we focus more on oral Danish and vocabulary.
The FVU courses are free and are designed to help you perform better at work, in education and in everyday life.

Read more about the different steps/levels and entry requirements for FVU below

01

FVU Start

In FVU Start, you practice oral Danish to improve your ability to speak and understand Danish, and learn to write and read short messages such as emails.
The course prepares you for FVU Danish, level 1.

You can start FVU Start when you have passed;

  • Danish Education 1, module 5
  • Danish Education 2, module 4
  • Danish Education 3, module 3

Or if you are tested at an equivalent level.

02

FVU Danish level 1

We practice grammar and spelling rules.

We work on the relationship between sound and writing to make it easier for you to hear how words are spelled. We work on reading techniques to help you understand what you read. In writing, we work on writing texts that you need in your everyday life, such as emails.

You can start FVU Danish level 1 when you;

  • have passed Danish Education 1, module 6
  • have passed Danish Education 2, module 5
  • have passed Danish Education 3, module 4
  • have passed FVU Start

Or if you are tested at an equivalent level.

03

FVU Danish level 2

Learn to read faster and more confidently.

You will learn grammar and work with word classes such as nouns, verbs and adjectives. You will also learn how to conjugate words.

In writing, we work on writing texts that you need in your everyday life. You will learn how to write instructions and less coherent texts.

You can start FVU Danish level 2 when you;

  • have passed Danish Education 1, module 6
  • have passed Danish Education 2, module 5
  • have passed Danish Education 3, module 4
  • have passed FVU level 1

Or if you are tested at an equivalent level.

04

FVU Danish level 3

We work with grammar and text types. You will learn how to spell difficult words and recognise different text types.

You will learn to distinguish between different types of texts and learn more reading strategies to help you read faster.

In writing, we work on writing texts in different genres and how to construct sentences, and we do exercises where you write about the same topic in different ways.

You can start FVU Danish level 3 when you;

  • have passed Danish Education, 1 module 6
  • have passed Danish Education 2, module 5
  • have passed Danish Education 3, module 4
  • have passed FVU level 2

Or if you are tested at an equivalent level.

05

FVU Danish level 4

Here we read academic and professional texts that prepare you for jobs or education. You will learn how to read non-fiction books, and you will prepare a longer written assignment, among other things.

You will expand your vocabulary by working with vocabulary specific to your field of work and we focus on correct spelling – including foreign words.

You will read technical texts that are relevant to your programme, and you will learn to write texts with technical content and use figures and tables in your assignments. We also work on creating coherence in the texts you write.

You can start FVU Danish level 4 when you;

  • have passed Danish Education 1, module 6
  • have passed Danish Education 2, module 5
  • have passed Danish Education 3, module 4
  • have passed FVU level 3

Or if you are tested at an equivalent level.

Finalisation / Level examinations

You finish FVU Start with an internal test.

You can complete all levels of FVU Danish with an official level examination.

You can use level 2 to apply for a permanent residence permit and level 4 to apply for Danish citizenship.

FVU counselling

If you want to know more about FVU Danish, you can drop by or call during our FVU advisor’s consultation hours.

How to enrol

Before you can start, you need to attend a screening with an FVU counsellor. Click on the course you are interested in and book a screening appointment from there.

More information about FVU

Read more about FVU Danish on Uddannelsesguiden.

Read more about FVU on the Ministry of Education website.

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