Preparatory Danish Exam Workshop: Prøve i Dansk 3 (PD3) in May/June 2024

Are you planning to take the official PD3 exam in May/June 2024? And would you like to enhance your chances of doing well? Then this intense preparatory exam workshop is most likely just what you need.

Language consultant, Jo Ebert Håkonsson at International Staff Mobility and former Danish language teacher, examiner and censor at Prøve in Dansk 3 will walk you through each step of the PD3 exam. The interactive workshop consists of three sessions – each with individual focus on the disciplines reading, writing and speaking that are all part of the final exam. During the workshop we will practice all disciplines step-by-step using past versions of PD3 exams in a small group setting. This will help you get used to the exam format and understand the types of questions and the time allotted for each section.

  • April 11 09:30-12:00 Reading / Skimming, scanning, close reading, and overview reading – The exam will test your ability to navigate different types of reading styles. Learn how (and when) to switch between reading strategies by preparing with actual exam material.
  • May 2 09:30 -12:00 Writing / Receive personalised feedback on your writing style, grammar, and vocabulary usage, enabling you to craft a well-structured and coherent written assignment on the day of the exam.
  • May 23 09:30- 12:00 Oral test preparation / We will simulate the speaking exam with mock exams in a safe and supportive learning environment among peers. You will get constructive feedback on your performance, highlighting areas for improvement and reinforcing strengths.

Where: International Staff Mobility (ISM), Krystalgade 25, 1172 København K

Language of instruction: Danish and English (B2 level)

IMPORTANT!

This course is a preparatory course/workshop only. To register for the actual PD3 exam you need to sign up directly at one of the three local language schools: UcPlus, Studieskolen or SPEAK.

If you are already a student at one of the language schools, the PD3 is included in module 5. For private students, however the test costs 1520 DKK. The deadline for signing up for the exam (for everyone) is on March 4th.

Prøve i Dansk 3 (written and oral level B2) is an official test of your Danish language skills. You need to pass PD3 (or PD2 in some cases) as the language requirements in order to qualify for a permanent residence permit and/or Danish citizenship.

Sign up:

Please note that there is a limit to the number of participants. If this limit is reached, you can still register, but you will be placed on a waiting list. Preference will be given to those who have registered for the exam in May/June 2024.

Registration deadline: 8 April 2024

For more information about the workshop, please contact Jo Håkonsson (joh@adm.ku.dk)