About us
Sunshine Languages & Mentoring is founded and run by Stine Kuskner, an experienced educator and mentor with a strong international background. Stine holds a teaching degree from the University of Copenhagen, a TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certification from Oxford House College in Barcelona, and is also a certified guidance counselor.
As a bilingual speaker of Danish and American English, Stine brings a unique cultural and linguistic perspective to her work. Since 2003, she has taught English, Danish for foreigners and other subjects to children, teenagers and adults across a variety of settings - including public schools, companies, and special education programs in Denmark, Spain, and Venezuela.
In addition to her work as a teacher, Stine has also served as a mentor for young adults with mental health challenges since 2015. Her approach is empathetic, professional, and tailored to meet the individual needs of her students. Sunshine Languages & Mentoring reflects her passion for inclusive education, personal development, and meaningful communication.
Sunshine Languages has a highly professional and experienced staff, consisting of teachers with a university degree in languages, a great knowledge of the language they teach, and with a passion for languages in general.
Who are we?
Sunshine Languages & Mentoring teaches mainly in companies or in the client's home. For this reason we have a small office in Kokkedal, and rent spaces in and around Copenhagen when necessary.
Visits to the office are only possible with appointment.
Stine Jensen, teacher of Danish For Foreigners.
Stine is one of our teachers of Danish For Foreigners, and works as an independent intercultural mediator from her office in Frederiksberg. Stine has a master degree from Universidad de Salamanca in Spain, where she studied Translation and Intercultural Mediation. She also has a degree from Copenhagen Business School in Spanish and European Studies. Furthermore, in 2018 she became certified ECQA Advanced Terminology Manager of TermNet in Vienna. Stine has an international mindset and has lived, studied and worked abroad for several years, where she learned the languages that she speaks today. She loves teaching her mother tongue and has previously taught both English and Spanish. ”I have sat at the other side of the table so many times, that it is easy for me to put myself in my students’ shoes”.
Lisbeth Høeberg, teacher of Danish as a foreign language and English.
Lisbeth holds degrees in Danish and English and has 27 years of experience teaching Danish to foreigners in international companies such as PWC, Deloitte, Lundbeck, Brunata, ATP, as well as at VUC and municipal language schools.
Her strong academic background and pedagogical approach, with a deep understanding of the challenges involved in learning a new language, result in effective and thorough learning.
As a professional communicator with a passion for making a difference, Lisbeth is highly successful in creating a safe and supportive learning environment where the atmosphere is both focused and relaxed — and at times humorous.
"I look forward to meeting future students, whether for one-to-one lessons or group classes. Welcome!"
Inge Merete Haumann,Teacher of Danish as a Second Language and German
Inge Merete has a true passion for teaching – a passion she has pursued with great dedication for many years.
She is a trained schoolteacher and has taught a wide range of subjects. Inge Merete has guided countless students on their language-learning journey – from newly arrived refugees to international university students. Inge Merete loves meeting people where they are and finding the path to languages together. Among her many initiatives, she even started a choir with one of her Danish classes, consisting of refugees from Eritrea, and toured with them across Denmark.
In addition, Inge Merete is a certified tour guide with German as her guiding language. She would be delighted to show you Copenhagen and share some of the most fascinating stories about our beautiful capital city.
What do our clients say?
I have been fortunate enough to use the services of Sunshine Languages on a one-on-one basis and also in a group setting. Stine Kuskner, my teacher on both occasions, is an excellent Danish teacher for students at all levels. She is very accommodating offering classes at many different levels to meet many different student needs. She adapts her method of teaching to the needs of the individual (if private lessons) or adopts a learning style that best meets the needs of all the students in a classroom setting. She always finds a way to help the learner understand by using interaction and engagement throughout the class.
Her flexibility in teaching style is what makes her classes a wonderful experience whilst providing excellent opportunities for learning the Danish language.
Sunita Kias, Corporate client
Learning & Development, UNICEF Supply Division
I’ve had a great experience learning Danish at Sunshine Languages. After struggling to learn in larger classes that often felt overwhelming, I was pleasantly surprised by how fun and engaging Stine Kuskner's smaller group classes are. The class sizes create a supportive environment, and the structure includes a great mix of speaking, listening, and writing practice.
What I like most is that learning Danish no longer feels like work. The classes are something I actually look forward to, knowing we’ll share plenty of laughs while making progress. Stine’s positivity sets the tone for the whole group. Her sense of humor and approachable style create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, far from the stiffness of traditional courses.
I’m looking forward to continuing learning and would highly recommend Sunshine Languages to anyone that wants to learn in a fun, engaging environment!
Tusind tak
Isabel, Corporate client, UNDP
My sister and I had a wonderful week in Copenhagen. The language course was tailored precisely to our needs. We made great progress in Danish, especially in pronunciation. Thanks to our excellent teacher Inge Merete, we also learned a lot about Danish culture. We would highly recommend Sunshine Languages!
Anonymous, private course
Classes are at smaller size which allows more room for each student to speak or ask questions. The teacher creates a friendly and relaxing atmosphere, and is always willing to answer and explain everything thoroughly.
Thanh H., Corporate client, UNDP
Ich habe zwei Wochen intensiven Dänisch-Unterricht bei Sunshine Languages absolviert. Der individuell gestaltete Einzelunterricht ermöglichte es mir, meine Aussprache in kurzer Zeit deutlich zu verbessern und die Grundlagen der dänischen Grammatik zu erlernen.
Besonders geschätzt habe ich die Kombination aus drei Stunden Einzelunterricht pro Tag und umfangreichen Hausaufgaben. Durch diese intensive Betreuung war ich den ganzen Tag mit der Sprache beschäftigt und konnte in kurzer Zeit spürbare Fortschritte erzielen.
Ich fühlte mich jederzeit gut begleitet und kann Sunshine Languages allen empfehlen, die in kurzer Zeit effizient Dänisch lernen oder ihre bereits vorhandenen Kenntnisse zielgerichtet ausbauen möchten.
Anonymous, private student
Taking Danish language courses with "Sunshine Languages" at the UN City was such a delightful experience! The classes were fun and engaging, making it easy to learn. Stine Kuskner, our amazing instructor, was a huge part of my progress. She was always patient and encouraging, and her deep knowledge of Danish culture made the lessons even more interesting. Stine's enthusiasm and personalized feedback kept me motivated to practice, and I saw a big improvement in my Danish skills. Plus, I feel much more connected to Danish society now. Thanks to Stine and Sunshine Languages, learning Danish was a joy!
Aristeidis Tsakiris, Corporate client
UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre
Eigentlich hatte ich einen Gruppenkurs A2 gebucht. Da ich in dieser Woche die einzige war, hat mir Stine Einzelunterricht angeboten und das war das Beste, was mir passieren konnte. Ich bekam kompetente Unterstützung bei der Hotelumbuchung und auch tolle Infos zu København selber. Stine ist bei der Konversation sehr gut auf mein Niveau eingegangen und wir haben abwechselnd Grammatik und Sprechen geübt. Besonders gut gefallen hat mir, dass es hier nicht nur um reines Vokabel-Lernen geht, sondern dass auch kulturelle Inhalte zu Dänemark und zur Geschichte selber vermittelt werden. Oder Stine gab mir Tipps, was ich mir kulturtechnisch am Nachmittag noch alles in Eigenregie anschauen kann.
Ich würde den Kurs bei Stine jederzeit wieder buchen und auf jeden Fall auch wieder als Einzelkurs.
Claudia W., private student, Germany
This was a very supportive and motivating course. The lessons were easy to follow, practical, and encouraging,
and they helped me gain confidence and move forward. I would recommend Sunshine Languages to others.
Aizat I., group course
Bei Sunshine Languages hat mir eine freundliche und engagierte Lehrerin Inge Merete in kurzer Zeit wichtige Grundlagen der dänischen Sprache vermittelt: Ausspracheregeln, Vokalverschiebungen und Satzbau. Sie hat mir außerdem die Bedeutung einer korrekten Aussprache und Intonation verdeutlicht. Bereits nach wenigen Tagen konnte ich meinen Wortschatz erweitern und verstehe nun einfache Texte sowie Werbungen auf der Straße oder Informationen in Geschäften, die mir zuvor ein Rätsel waren.
JMV, private student, Luxemburg
I was relocated to Copenhagen through a global advertising agency and I did a lot of research into language companies over here. I settled on Sunshine Languages for two reasons:
1. I'd get a much more personal and tailored service.
2. Stine Kuskner
Not only was she highly recommended to me but she was very passionate and had incredible patience. She also had a great sense of humor and made learning Danish a pleasure.
I'd have no hesitation in recommending Sunshine Languages to anyone. And that's exactly what Stine's company brings to your life. Sunshine and happiness.
Which, by the way, is very much needed in Denmark!
Jason Mendes, Corporate client
Creative Director, Saatchi & Saatchi
"Ich wollte die Sprache lernen, dänisches Leben erleben und eine gute Zeit haben. Das hatte ich voll und ganz. Ab dem zweiten Tag sprachen die Verkäufer in der Stadt weiter Dänisch mit mir und antworteten mir nicht zuvorkommend auf Englisch. Ich hatte immer eine kompetente Lehrerin zur Hand, die mir alles erklärt hat. Ich wusste, dass ich jederzeit um alles fragen konnte, was meinen Aufenthalt sehr entspannt hat. Ich höre jeden Abend mindestens ein Kapitel meiner Hörbücher, die ich in Dänemark erstanden habe. Ich hoffe allerdings, dass ich nicht so lange warten muss, bis ich wieder nach Dänemark reise, denn diese drei Hörbücher haben jeweils eine Laufzeit von 45 Stunden.
Ich vermisse Land, Leute, Sprache und das Meer. Wenn sich der Erfolg des Sprachkurses an der Sehnsucht bemisst, kann ein solcher Aufenthalt nicht erfolgreicher sein."
Kristine Löbbert,
private student from Freiburg, Germany