Help build the future of Danish language learning
Dansk for Begyndere is still a small, early-stage company, but the ambition is much bigger. We're building a new approach to Danish based on comprehensible input, and eventually we'll need talented people to help take it further.
Why join us
Building a different way to learn Danish
We believe Danish should be accessible, engaging, effective and connected to the life people are actually trying to build in Denmark. If this mission resonates with you, we'd love to hear from you.
Read more about the founder & our mission-
Grounded in research
Our approach builds on the latest research into second-language acquisition: meaningful exposure to Danish that learners actually understand, which is what makes a language stick.
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Designed for modern life
Flexible and digital, built around how people actually live and learn today, not around a classroom timetable.
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Bigger than language
We're building something that can help thousands of people not just understand Danish, but feel more connected to the society around them, and more able to take part in it.
Who we're looking for
The people we want to build this with
What matters most is that you care about what we're building, bring something valuable to the team, and are excited to help shape Dansk for Begyndere as it grows. We're not building a traditional language-learning company, so we need people who bring curiosity, initiative and creativity.
Curious
You question the way it's always been done.
You're interested in why traditional language learning looks the way it does, and open to what second-language acquisition research can teach us about doing it differently. "That's how it's always been done" isn't a good enough answer for you.
Mission-driven
You care about the person behind the learner.
You care about more than helping someone pass a test. You understand how much language shapes a person's ability to take part in everyday life, build relationships, navigate Danish society and feel that they belong.
A builder
You turn ideas into something real.
There's no established playbook here yet. You enjoy taking an idea, experimenting, finding out what works and turning it into something people can use: a learning format, a piece of content, a technical solution or a community experience.
Ways to contribute
Where you could fit in
These are suggestions, not job descriptions. Read them loosely: if you have skills you think could help Dansk for Begyndere grow, there's probably a place for them. We'd rather hear how you see yourself contributing.
Danish language guides
Be the face and voice of Dansk for Begyndere, creating audio and video in Danish that learners can follow without translating. No teaching experience needed, just a talent for making yourself understood.
- Native Danish speaker
- Comfortable on the mic and on camera
- A knack for explaining things simply and clearly
A few other ideas
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Video editing for comprehensible input
Editing videos where what you see and hear helps learners understand the Danish.
- Experience with video editing
- Supporting meaning through visuals, sound and timing
- Keeping content engaging from start to finish
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Product & technology
Shaping the platform and tools that make learning with us simple and effective.
- Web development or product design
- Automation, data or audio tooling
- Comfortable shipping and iterating fast
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Community & learner success
Building a community where learners feel supported and get real value from their membership.
- Community building or management
- Customer success or support experience
- Genuine care for learners
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Growth & partnerships
Bringing the method to municipalities, schools, employers and other institutions.
- B2B sales or partnership experience
- Knowledge of the Danish public sector or integration field
- Turning a mission into a clear proposal
Think you could contribute?
Skip the CV and the cover letter. Just drop me a few lines and tell me a bit about yourself. I'd genuinely love to hear from you.
We're still early, so we can't promise a role right away, but we'd love to get to know you and keep you in mind as we grow.
Hej Emilie,