Writing Essentials

Most common reason for losing marks:Missing one of the bullet points! No matter how well you write, if you miss a point you lose marks. Always check!

As soon as you receive the task: circle every bullet point with a pen. After writing, check each one off to make sure nothing is missed.

Technique 1: Use fordi to join two short sentences

• Det er godt. Man moder nye mennesker.It is good. You meet new people.
• Det er godt, fordi man moder nye mennesker.It is good, because you meet new people.

Technique 2: Use listing to write reasons (more powerful than single sentences)

• Jeg er utilfreds, fordi: 1. maden var kold, 2. tjenerne var langsomme, 3. prisen var for hoj.
  I am dissatisfied, because: 1. the food was cold, 2. the waiters were slow, 3. the price was too high.

Technique 3: Use For det forste / For det andet / For det tredje to layer arguments

Suitable for emails, complaints, and other task types that require listing multiple reasons. Instantly gives your text a logical structure that examiners appreciate.

Technique 4: Add emotional words to make your writing warmer

• Recommendation/invitation:Det er fantastisk / hyggeligt / sjovtIt is fantastic / cozy / fun
• Complaints:Jeg er meget utilfreds / desperat / træt af detI am very dissatisfied / desperate / tired of it
• Thank-you letters:Det har betydet rigtig meget for migIt has meant a lot to me

Technique 5: End with a call to action or expression of hope

• Jeg haber pa et hurtigt svar.I hope for a quick reply.
• Kom og vær med – du bliver ikke skuffet!Come and join – you won't be disappointed!
• Jeg glæder mig til at hore fra jer.I look forward to hearing from you.

Friends / Classmates

• Opening:Hej [navn]Hi [name]
• Closing:Hilsen / Knus / Kærlig hilsenCheers / Hugs / Warm regards

Colleagues

• Opening:Kære kolleger / Kære alleDear colleagues / Dear all
• Closing:Venlig hilsenKind regards

Formal Institution

• Opening:Til [Institutionsnavn]To [institution]
• Closing:Med venlig hilsenWith kind regards

Notice / Announcement

• Opening:Hej alle! / [Titel]Hi everyone! / [Title]
• Closing:Hilsen [navn]Regards [name]

Thank-You Letter (Formal)

• Opening:Kære [navn]Dear [name]
• Closing:Mange tak for alt / Venlig hilsenMany thanks for everything / Kind regards

Recommendations are published in the school newspaper / course magazine (skolebladet / kursistbladet). The goal is to introduce and recommend an activity, place, movie, etc. to others.

Fixed Format:

• [Titel: Anbefalet indhold][Title: recommended content]
• [Brodtekst, besvar alle punkter][Body: answer all points]
• [Tilslutning: Opfordring til handling][Ending: call to action]
• Venlig hilsen [navn]Kind regards [name]

The 4 Mandatory Points in Past Exams:

1. What is it? (Name, location)
2. What do you do there? (Activity content)
3. Time, frequency, cost
4. Why do you recommend it? (fordi + reasons)

Danish:

[Title: Anbefal ...]
Jeg vil gerne anbefale [indhold] til [læsergruppe].
[Aktivitet] ligger pa / er [stedbeskrivelse].
Man kan [aktivitetsindhold], og der er [særlige kendetegn].
Jeg gar/tager derhen [frekvens] [tid].
Det koster [pris] – det er [vurdering: billigt/gratis/okay].
Jeg synes, det er en god [aktivitet], fordi man [grund1] og [grund2].
[Ekstra fordele: atmosfære, personale, effekt].
Kom og vær med – [opfordring]! Du bliver ikke skuffet!
Venlig hilsen [navn]

1. Jeg vil gerne anbefale [X] til alle, der [betingelse].
   I would like to recommend [X] to all who [condition].
2. Jeg synes, det er en god aktivitet, fordi man [grund1] og [grund2].
   I think it's a good activity, because you [reason1] and [reason2].
3. Man kan [indhold], og det er [vurdering: sjovt/lærerigt/sundt].
   You can [content], and it is [evaluation: fun/educational/healthy].
4. Det eneste negative var [lille ulempe], men alt i alt var det fantastisk.
   The only negative was [small drawback], but all in all it was fantastic.
5. Se/Prov/Besog [X] sammen med en ven – I far en god oplevelse!
   Watch/Try/Visit [X] with a friend – you will have a great experience!

Email is the most frequently tested task type every year. Typically: You receive an email from a friend and reply to their questions.

Fixed Format:

• Hej [navn],Hi [name],
• [abning: tak/responder til emne][opening: thank/respond to topic]
• [broktekst: besvar punkter][body: answer points]
• [afslutningssporgsmal: sporg tilbage][closing: ask back]
• Hilsen / Kærlig hilsen [navn]Regards / Warm regards [name]

Hej [navn],

Tak for din mail. Det er godt at hore fra dig.

Du sporger [om / hvorfor / hvad] jeg [emne].

[Afsnit 1: svar pa 1.-2. punkter]

[Afsnit 2: svar pa 3.-4. punkter]

[Afslutningssporgsmal: Hvordan har du det? / Hvad laver du i weekenden?]

Vi snakkes snart!
Kærlig hilsen
[navn]

Opening Transition Sentences

Narrative / Structure Sentences

Closing / Interactive Sentences

Sign-Off Signatures

• HilsenRegards(general purpose)
• Kærlig hilsenWarm regards(close relationship)
• KnusHugs(very close)
• Vi snakkes / Vi skrives snart!Talk soon! / Write soon!

1. Du sporger, hvorfor jeg ... Grunden er, at ...
   You ask why I ... The reason is that ...
2. For det forste ... For det andet ... Det er de to vigtigste grunde.
   Firstly ... Secondly ... Those are the two most important reasons.
3. Jeg har provet at [losning], men det hjælper ikke.
   I have tried to [solution], but it doesn't help.
4. Jeg er begyndt at [ny aktivitet], og det er fantastisk/svært/sjovt.
   I have started to [new activity], and it is fantastic/difficult/fun.
5. Jeg haber, vi snart kan modes og snakke om alt det her.
   I hope we can meet soon and talk about all this.

Notices are posted publicly to recruit members, rent out rooms, organize events, or announce openings. Must have a clear title, body answering all points, contact information, and a call to action.

Common subtypes:Club recruitment, room/apartment rental, event organization, flea market, summer house rental, store opening announcement.

1. Vi soger [type] medlemmer til [aktivitet/klub], fordi [formal].
   We are looking for [type] members for [activity/club], because [purpose].
2. Vi modes [dag] kl. [tid] pa [sted], og alle er velkomne.
   We meet [day] at [time] at [place], and everyone is welcome.
3. Det koster [belob] kr. om maneden, og forste gang er gratis.
   It costs [amount] DKK per month, and the first time is free.
4. Send en mail/sms til [kontakt] med dit navn, hvis du vil være med.
   Send an email/text to [contact] with your name if you want to join.
5. Tag [ting] med – vi sorger for resten. Vi glæder os til at se dig!
   Bring [item(s)] – we'll take care of the rest. We look forward to seeing you!