medborger_i_danmark_engelsk.pdf - Ny i Danmark

Danish language – your key to societyThe Danish language is your key to education, work and social life.Furthermore, learning the language is important to understandingyour rights and obligations in Danish society. Ignorance of the law isno excuse for not following it. Moreover, the many safety rules youwill come across every day are usually written in Danish.The more you socialise with Danes, the faster you will pick up the language.It is therefore important to meet Danes – for example inevening classes, at sports or other leisure activities. You may also joinlocal associations or parents’ boards.In many neighbourhoods, you may get help with your homework andwith learning Danish from voluntary groups, for example, under theDanish Refugee Council.