Week 1: Maya arrives in Copenhagen

Danish with English gloss, line-aligned.

airplane arrival
Storyboard: Maya packs her book into her bag as the plane touches down in Copenhagen. The passenger next to her notices her excitement and asks her name and where she is from. Maya introduces herself with a smile.
Flyet er i København nu.	The airplane is in Copenhagen now.
Det er januar.	It is January.
Jeg er meget spændt.	I am very excited.
Jeg pakker min bog ned i min taske.	I pack my book into my bag.
Der er en passager ved siden af mig.	There is a passenger next to me.
Han ser på mig og smiler.	He looks at me and smiles.
"Hej," siger han.	"Hello," he says.
"Hej," siger jeg.	"Hello," I say.
"Hvad hedder du?" spørger han.	"What is your name?" he asks.
"Jeg hedder Maya," siger jeg.	"My name is Maya," I say.
"Hvor kommer du fra, Maya?" spørger han.	"Where do you come from, Maya?" he asks.
Jeg smiler glad.	I smile happily.
"Jeg kommer fra Mexico," svarer jeg.	"I come from Mexico," I answer.
"Er du fra Danmark?" spørger jeg.	"Are you from Denmark?" I ask.
"Ja, jeg er fra Danmark," siger han.	"Yes, I am from Denmark," he says.
"Velkommen til Danmark," siger han.	"Welcome to Denmark," he says.
"Mange tak," siger jeg.	"Thank you very much," I say.
Nu er vi her.	Now we are here.
Jeg er klar.	I am ready.
the taxi
Storyboard: Maya lifts her luggage into the trunk of a taxi. She gives the driver her new address, and he asks if she is a tourist. She proudly corrects him, explaining her new job.
Jeg er udenfor nu.	I am outside now.
Min kuffert er stor og tung.	My suitcase is big and heavy.
Der er en taxa.	There is a taxi.
Jeg løfter min kuffert ind i taxaen.	I lift my suitcase into the taxi.
Chaufføren er en venlig mand.	The driver is a friendly man.
"Hvad er adressen?" spørger han.	"What is the address?" he asks.
"Det er Parkvej nummer tolv," siger jeg.	"It is Park Road number twelve," I say.
Han nikker og kører.	He nods and drives.
"Er du turist?" spørger chaufføren.	"Are you a tourist?" the driver asks.
"Nej, jeg er ikke turist," svarer jeg.	"No, I am not a tourist," I answer.
"Hvor kommer du fra?" spørger han.	"Where do you come from?" he asks.
"Jeg kommer fra Mexico," siger jeg.	"I come from Mexico," I say.
Jeg kigger ud ad vinduet.	I look out the window.
Jeg er meget stolt.	I am very proud.
"Jeg er softwareingeniør," siger jeg.	"I am a software engineer," I say.
"Mit nye job er her i København."	"My new job is here in Copenhagen."
Han smiler.	He smiles.
"Hvor spændende."	"How exciting."
"Held og lykke i Danmark," siger han.	"Good luck in Denmark," he says.
"Mange tak," siger jeg.	"Thank you very much," I say.
suitcase struggle
Storyboard: Maya wrestles her heavy suitcase over the threshold of her new flat. The hallway is completely dark, so she runs her hands along the wall, hunting for the light switches, and finally illuminates the small, furnished flat.
Døren er åben.	The door is open.
Dørtrinnet er højt.	The threshold is high.
Kufferten er meget tung!	The suitcase is very heavy!
Men nu er kufferten i gangen.	But now the suitcase is in the hallway.
Her er helt mørkt.	It is completely dark here.
Hvor er kontakten?	Where is the switch?
Væggen er kold.	The wall is cold.
Er kontakten her?	Is the switch here?
Ja, der er kontakten!	Yes, there is the switch!
Nu er der lys.	Now there is light.
Jeg er i lejligheden.	I am in the apartment.
Den er lille, men den er fin.	It is small, but it is nice.
Her er en stue.	Here is a living room.
Der er en sofa og et bord.	There is a sofa and a table.
Det er et møbleret hjem.	It is a furnished home.
Kufferten er på gulvet.	The suitcase is on the floor.
Jeg er meget træt.	I am very tired.
Men jeg er også glad.	But I am also happy.
Jeg er i København!	I am in Copenhagen!
window and home
Storyboard: Maya crosses to the window and rests her hand on the cold glass, looking out at the grey January afternoon. Warm inside now, she watches the icy city and feels a sudden pang for the sunshine back home in Mexico.
Jeg står ved vinduet.	I am standing by the window.
Glasset er koldt.	The glass is cold.
Det er januar.	It is January.
Jeg kigger ud.	I look out.
København er grå i dag.	Copenhagen is grey today.
Det er koldt udenfor.	It is cold outside.
Der er sne på gaden.	There is snow on the street.
Men her er varmt.	But it is warm here.
Lejligheden er god.	The apartment is good.
Jeg tænker på Mexico.	I think about Mexico.
I Mexico er der sol.	In Mexico, there is sun.
Der er også varmt.	It is also warm there.
Jeg savner solen lidt.	I miss the sun a little.
Men jeg smiler.	But I smile.
Det er en ny by.	It is a new city.
Jeg er i Danmark nu.	I am in Denmark now.
Det er en god start.	It is a good start.
calling mom
Storyboard: Maya sits down and makes a quick audio call to her mother. She tells her that she has arrived safely and that the flat is small but she is happy.
Jeg er i stuen nu.	I am in the living room now.
Der er en lille sofa.	There is a small sofa.
Jeg ringer til min mor i Mexico.	I call my mother in Mexico.
"Hej mor," siger jeg.	"Hi Mom," I say.
"Hej Maya," siger min mor.	"Hi Maya," my mother says.
"Hvor er du?" spørger hun.	"Where are you?" she asks.
"Jeg er i København," svarer jeg.	"I am in Copenhagen," I answer.
"Jeg er i lejligheden nu."	"I am in the apartment now."
"Hvor er det godt," siger min mor.	"That is so good," my mother says.
"Er den stor?" spørger hun.	"Is it big?" she asks.
"Nej, den er lille," svarer jeg.	"No, it is small," I answer.
"Men den er hyggelig, og jeg er glad."	"But it is cozy, and I am happy."
"Er det koldt?" spørger hun.	"Is it cold?" she asks.
"Ja, der er koldt udenfor," siger jeg.	"Yes, it is cold outside," I say.
"Men her er varmt."	"But it is warm in here."
"Jeg er tryg."	"I am safe."
"Det er godt," siger min mor.	"That is good," my mother says.
Jeg smiler.	I smile.
Danmark er mit nye hjem.	Denmark is my new home.
meeting nina
Storyboard: Maya steps into the hallway, and the door next to hers opens: a friendly woman introduces herself as Nina, her neighbour, and welcomes her warmly, telling Maya to knock on her door any time she needs help. Nina does NOT give a phone number yet — numbers arrive in week 2.
Jeg åbner min dør.	I open my door.
Jeg står i opgangen.	I am standing in the stairwell.
Der er stille.	It is quiet.
En dør åbner.	A door opens.
En kvinde smiler til mig.	A woman smiles at me.
"Hej," siger hun.	"Hi," she says.
"Hvad hedder du?" spørger hun.	"What is your name?" she asks.
"Jeg hedder Maya," svarer jeg.	"My name is Maya," I answer.
"Hvor kommer du fra?" spørger hun.	"Where do you come from?" she asks.
"Jeg kommer fra Mexico," siger jeg.	"I come from Mexico," I say.
"Velkommen til huset her," siger kvinden.	"Welcome to the building," the woman says.
"Jeg hedder Nina," siger hun.	"My name is Nina," she says.
"Jeg er din nabo."	"I am your neighbour."
Nina er meget venlig.	Nina is very friendly.
Hun taler langsomt og tydeligt.	She speaks slowly and clearly.
"Her er min dør," siger hun.	"Here is my door," she says.
"Jeg hjælper gerne."	"I am happy to help."
"Du banker bare på," siger Nina.	"You just knock," Nina says.
"Mange tak, Nina," svarer jeg.	"Thank you very much, Nina," I answer.
Jeg er meget glad.	I am very happy.
Nu har jeg en ven i København.	Now I have a friend in Copenhagen.
bedtime routine
Storyboard: Maya squeezes toothpaste onto her toothbrush in the small bathroom. She washes her face, gets into the small bed, and sets her alarm for the morning.
Nu er det nat.	Now it is night.
Det er min første nat i København.	It is my first night in Copenhagen.
Jeg er på badeværelset.	I am in the bathroom.
Det er meget lille.	It is very small.
Der er en vask.	There is a sink.
Min tandbørste er rød.	My toothbrush is red.
Jeg kommer tandpasta på min tandbørste.	I put toothpaste on my toothbrush.
Jeg børster mine tænder.	I brush my teeth.
Vandet er koldt.	The water is cold.
Jeg vasker mit ansigt.	I wash my face.
Jeg tørrer mit ansigt.	I dry my face.
Jeg går over til min seng.	I go over to my bed.
Sengen er smal.	The bed is narrow.
Men den er varm og blød.	But it is warm and soft.
Jeg ligger under dynen nu.	I am lying under the duvet now.
Min telefon ligger på bordet.	My phone is lying on the table.
Jeg sætter min alarm.	I set my alarm.
Den ringer klokken otte i morgen.	It rings at eight o'clock tomorrow.
Jeg er træt, men jeg er klar.	I am tired, but I am ready.
Godnat, København.	Goodnight, Copenhagen.

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