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Diagnostic Assessment
Linguistic Baseline & Placement
Evaluates contrastive syntax (V2 inversion & subordinate clause word order), receptive vocabulary bridging, and phonemic awareness.
Estimated Level
A1.2 (DU3 Module 1-2 boundary)
Diagnostic Score: 5 / 6 (83%)
Observed Strengths
- Strong receptive bridging from English cognates (skib/ship, vand/water).
- Good conceptual grasp of Verb-Second (V2) inversion in main clauses.
Interference Vulnerabilities
- High risk of interference in subordinate clause adverb placement (ledsætningsordstilling).
- Need acoustic calibration for Copenhagen stød [ˀ] and soft d [ð].
Syllabus & Progression Roadmap
Grounded in CEFR B1 (DU3 Module 4) benchmarks with contrastive pacing.
Estimated Hours Needed120h
Hours Before Deadline95h
Pacing Realistic
W1
Copenhagen Everyday & V2 Fronting
Syntax Focus
V2 inversion after fronted time/place adverbs ("I dag cykler jeg...")
Phonetics Focus
The Soft d [ð] articulation vs English th; unvoiced stops [b̥, d̥, ɡ̊]
Competency Can-Do Checklist
Can order at a bakery/supermarket using polite Danish constructions.
Can describe daily commute using inverted main clauses.
W2
Subordinate Clauses & Negation Constraints
Syntax Focus
Ledsætningsordstilling: Central adverb "ikke" preceding finite verb
Phonetics Focus
The Glottal Laryngealization (Stød) [ˀ] in minimal pairs
Competency Can-Do Checklist
Can formulate reasons using "fordi" without word order errors.
Can express obligations and polite refusals.
W3
Noun Gender & Definite Suffixation
Syntax Focus
En vs Et rules; postpositive definite article (et hus -> huset)
Phonetics Focus
Vowel reduction to [ɐ] (lærer -> [ˈleːɐ]) and R-colouring
Competency Can-Do Checklist
Can correctly decline common nouns with definite and plural suffixes.
Can read CPR registration and rental notices.
W4
Expressing Past Events & Modals
Syntax Focus
Preterite vs Present Perfect (har vs er som hjælpeverbum)
Phonetics Focus
Silent letters (d in hvid, t in det, g in og)
Competency Can-Do Checklist
Can narrate a sequence of past academic or personal events.
Can distinguish auxiliary "være" for motion verbs vs "have".