Learn Danish language and culture in the Pacific Northwest! NWDA offers classes in the community year-round for anyone wishing to learn how to speak, read, and write in Danish. In the classes, students also explore Denmark and discuss Danish culture.
Our classes are now held online via Zoom—anyone from near and far can join in and learn Danish with us.
Price and registration deadlines vary per course. Please check the additional course information.
Spring Term 2024
A shortened Summer 2024 Term (about 4 weeks) will happen June-July.
Danish 1 – Mini Intro to Danish
Teacher: Melissa Lucas
Thursdays 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm (Pacific Time)
Spring term 2024: April 18th – May 9th (4 weeks)
Online format: Zoom only
Danish 2
Teacher: Melissa Lucas
Wednesdays 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm (Pacific Time)
Spring term 2024: April 17th – May 8th (4 weeks)
Online format: Zoom only
Beginning Book Club
Teacher: Melissa Lucas
Saturdays 10:00 am to 11:00 am (Pacific Time)
Spring term 2024: April 20th – May 11th (4 weeks)
Online format: Zoom only
Danish 3
Teacher: Melissa Lucas
Tuesdays 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm (Pacific Time)
Spring term 2024: April 9 – May 14 (6 weeks)
Online format: Zoom only
Registration is closed for Danish 3.
Short Stories in Danish (Intermediate-Advanced)
Teacher: Melissa Lucas
Saturdays 11:30 am to 12:30 pm (Pacific Time)
Spring term 2024: April 13 – May 18 (6 weeks)
Online format: Zoom only
Registration is closed for Short Stories in Danish.
What our students are saying:
I’ve been taking classes for a couple of years and my ability to speak Danish has grown immensely from taking these classes. The instructors are amazing and the content of the class is fantastic! Sign up today, you’ll be glad you did!
Peder, Danish Language Program Student, August 2021
I love the class, the people, and the teacher! Thanks for making my Saturdays better.”
Sandra, Danish Language Program Student, Fall 2019
Our Danish Instructors
Meet our Danish teacher for Fall Term 2023!
Melissa Lucas
Danish 1, Danish 2, Danish 3, Book Club 2, & Book Club 5
Melissa Lucas has a unique blend of skills to help you learn Danish. Her degrees include a PhD in Scandinavian Studies, MA in Linguistics, and MS in Speech Pathology. Having initially learned Danish as an exchange student in college, Melissa is particularly aware of the pitfalls and difficulties Americans face when tackling Danish as an adult. She is well equipped to help you avoid these traps, and absolutely loves doing it! She has taught Danish to college students and community members in the Seattle area for 15 years.