Ta da!

This post is written by someone who has passed her Module 1 Danish test! 

I was quite nervous even though this was only a 10-15 minute oral exam that focused on basics like time, space, family, and hobbies.  We were required to read three beginner-level Danish books and prepare a one-minute book report.  We also had to prepare two one-minute talks about general topics (our everyday life, our family).  From these five speeches one was chosen randomly, the talk was given, and the examiner asked questions (What happened at the end of the book?  What would you do if you were in that situation?  Why was he late?).  Next we were shown a picture and we had to ask questions (Is it fall or spring?  How old is he?  Are they married?  How many people do you see?).  It sounds so easy when I write it now, but it took a lot of preparation.  It definitely helps to practice with the store clerks and afterschool pedagogues, until they lose patience and switch to English.  Our next exam will have a written part and spelling counts!  We are also supposed to be able to have the pitch and rhythm to the language.  I will try not to worry ahead of time.