PD2 Written Production: How to Build a Strong Answer

The written part of Prøve i Dansk 2 (skriftlig fremstilling) tests whether you can write clear, coherent Danish at B1 level. Many candidates get nervous because they think it is about avoiding mistakes. It is not. It is about writing a text that is easy to read and answers the task.

Here is a concrete approach you can use — whatever topic you draw.

What are you asked to do?

In skriftlig fremstilling you typically write from a concrete situation: a letter, email, reader's letter, or short story. The task tells you who you are writing to and what you need to achieve. Read that part carefully — a polished text that does not answer the task will not get top marks.

Read the task wording twice and underline the words that state the purpose (e.g. fortæl, forklar, foreslå, klag).

A structure that always works

Use three parts. It sounds simple, but it is exactly what the censor looks for:

1. Introduction — briefly say why you are writing. One to two sentences.
2. Middle — develop in two or three paragraphs. One paragraph = one point.
3. Conclusion — wrap up and say what you want to happen (e.g. a reply, an action, a thank-you).

Always split your text into clear paragraphs. A wall of text without breaks is hard to read and loses marks even when the content is good.

Connectors make your text coherent

What lifts a text from B1 to strong B1 is coherence. Use connectors deliberately:

• To add: desuden, derudover, også
• To explain: fordi, derfor, af den grund
• To contrast: men, dog, på den anden side
• To conclude: derfor, så, alt i alt

You do not need advanced vocabulary. You need to use everyday words correctly and with variety.

The five most common mistakes

1. Skipping the introduction and jumping straight into details.
2. Sentences that are too long. Use full stops more often — short sentences are easier to read and produce fewer errors.
3. No paragraphs. Split the text by point.
4. Forgetting the purpose. At the end, check that you actually answered the task.
5. No time for proofreading. Always reserve the last few minutes to read through.

Checklist for the last five minutes

When you are done, read through and check:

• Do I have an introduction, middle, and conclusion?
• Is the text split into paragraphs?
• Does it answer what the task asked for?
• Did I use connectors?
• Are there obvious spelling errors or missing full stops?

The main takeaway

PD2 written production is about clarity, structure, and answering the task — not writing flawlessly. Use short sentences, split into paragraphs, and use connectors. That covers the most important points.

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