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Dana Academy

A clear path to a new language

Build real language skills through a thoughtful roadmap, practical lessons and steady progress, one step at a time.

The first lessons of every course are free.

Choose the language you want to learn

All courses are currently taught in Persian.

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Step by step, and for real

One path, in order

Every course has a roadmap of sections and lessons in sequence. Finish a lesson and the next one unlocks.

Practice every skill

The exercises in each lesson build the core language skills together.

  • Listening
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Speaking and pronunciation
  • Vocabulary

Section exams

Sections that end with an exam check that you are ready to move on. If you do not pass, you can try again, and the progress you have earned stays yours.

A placement test, if you want one

Already know some of the language? After the free lessons, take a placement test to start further ahead. Your first test in each language is free.

16years of teaching experience

Guided by experience

The courses are led by the academy's lead teacher and owner, a polyglot with 16 years of teaching experience.

Your progress stays yours

If your subscription ends, your progress is kept and your lessons stay visible. Come back whenever you are ready.

Your path through each course

  1. 1

    Start free

    The first lessons of every course are free. Get to know the language and the method without paying.

  2. 2

    Optional placement

    After the free lessons, carry on from the beginning or take a placement test to find the right starting point.

  3. 3

    Section by section

    Lessons unlock in order, and each section builds on the one before it.

  4. 4

    Exams and onward

    Pass a section exam and the next section opens up.

Take Dana with you

Learn on your phone and pick up again on your computer. Your courses, books and progress follow you to every device.

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The first lessons of every course, no payment needed

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  • The opening lessons of every course
  • One free placement test per language
  • Your progress saved to your account
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Frequently asked questions

Can I start for free?

Yes. The first lessons of every course are free. To continue a course after that, you need a Dana Plus subscription.

If I already know some of the language, do I have to start from the beginning?

No. After the free lessons you can take a placement test. The result suggests where to start, and you only move ahead once you confirm. Your first placement test in each language is free. If you prefer, simply carry on from the beginning.

What language are the lessons taught in?

The Swedish, Norwegian, English, German and Korean courses are all taught in Persian.

How do section exams work?

In sections that end with an exam, passing it takes you to the next section. If you do not pass, you can try again, and the progress you have already earned stays in place.

What happens if I cancel my subscription?

You can cancel whenever you like and keep full access until the end of the period you have paid for. After that your progress is not deleted. Your place on the path is kept and you can review the lessons you have passed.

Is there a benefit to automatic payment?

Yes. If you pay for your subscription by automatic withdrawal, you get a 5% discount.

How do I sign in?

With your mobile number. We send you a one-time code and you sign in with it.

Start with the first lesson

The opening lessons of every course are free. Pick your language and take the first step.

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