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Why Learn Icelandic?
Icelandic is a West Scandinavian language and one of the primary North Germanic languages. Unlike other languages in this family, Icelandic is not as commonly spoken as others, with around 320,000 native speakers. Most people who speak Icelandic are in Iceland, but smaller groups use Icelandic in other Northern European countries. Similar to Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian, the language is much more distinct from other widely spoken Germanic languages, such as English and German. As such, Icelandic is somewhat of a “Scandinavian island” of vernacular, with its own unique pace, cadence, and dialects. Icelandic is the official language of Iceland and the Nordic Council.
Would you like to learn Icelandic online? Maybe you’d like to converse with a newly discovered relative from the Old Country. Perhaps you’re looking to travel to Scandinavia. Pimsleur helps you learn the Icelandic language quickly and efficiently, thanks to the Pimsleur Method™. We’ve combined four proven techniques with our Icelandic lessons:
- Graduated Interval Recall
- Organic Learning
- Core Vocabulary
- The Principle of Anticipation
Our platform enables you to study the Icelandic language the most effective way possible. Once you learn to speak Icelandic, you’ll enjoy a wealth of advantages:
- Have conversations with native Icelandic speakers
- Travel with confidence to Iceland and other Nordic countries
- Advance your career
- Learn more about Iceland’s fascinating culture and history in a way only that someone who’s learned the Icelandic language can
- And much more
To learn Icelandic only, you can’t go wrong with our Premium subscription. To unlock all languages Pimsleur offers, go with the All Access subscription. Both options provide the most immersive, interesting Icelandic language courses.
The Best Way to Learn the Icelandic Language
Ready to learn to speak Icelandic? Put down those Icelandic language books. Ditch the time-consuming grammar and diction lessons. Our advanced app creates a direct line between your curiosity and the key elements of the Icelandic language.
You’ll learn Icelandic in a similar fashion to how you picked up your native language – with active listening and robust participation. Our user-friendly app tools and resources work together to help you learn the Icelandic language online quickly. From there, you’ll build confidence with each passing lesson.
Take advantage of fun, interactive applications such as our Voice Coach AI with pronunciation feedback, Digital Flash Cards, Reading Lessons, and much more. You simply won’t find a more comprehensive, collaborative Icelandic language course anywhere else – and you can start to learn Icelandic today!
Why Choose Pimsleur for Online Icelandic Lessons?
We just mentioned confidence as a key factor in learning to speak Icelandic. Here’s another: convenience. With Pimsleur’s hands-free app in your pocket, it’s always a good time to study the Icelandic language online. Don’t let life get in the way of your learning journey – learn Icelandic while walking the dog, doing chores around the house, and even driving in your car (thanks to our hands-free driving mode).
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Icelandic
Speak Icelandic with Confidence. Read like a Native.
Through his research, Dr. Pimsleur found that traditional teaching methods like memorizing vocabulary, conjugating verbs, and practicing grammar actually SLOW DOWN your ability to learn Icelandic. He called them the kiss of total silence because they made it nearly impossible to speak the Icelandic language. It's the reason learning a language feels so difficult, when it should feel totally natural.
It makes sense when you think about it. Have you ever seen a toddler memorizing vocabulary lists? Or picking out parts of speech in a sentence diagram? Of course not. Children learn language the way we were meant to ‐ by listening. That's because we are hardwired to remember sounds and store them in our memory automatically.
It's the same way you pick up a song on the radio. You don't have to study the lyrics or understand musical notes and chords to remember a song. Chances are, if you hear a song once you can sing along the next time you hear it.
Don't miss out. Try learning Icelandic with Pimsleur today while your first week is FREE!
Common Questions About Learning Icelandic
Is Icelandic a difficult language to learn?
How long does it take to learn Icelandic language?
What are the main challenges when learning the Icelandic language?
How important is pronunciation in learning Icelandic?
Are the Icelandic lessons suitable for complete beginners?
What does the Pimsleur Icelandic subscription include?
Our Premium Pimsleur Icelandic subscription includes audio language-training backed up by digital flash cards, interactive games, conversation practice, and real-time pronunciation feedback powered by AI. It’s everything you need to learn to speak Icelandic the way kids in Iceland do — by listening and conversing with native speakers.
You won’t just study the Icelandic language. As you listen to native speakers and anticipate what they’ll say next, you’ll learn Icelandic naturally. This is how our brains are wired to pick up new languages. With our immersive Icelandic language course, you’ll soon learn to think in Icelandic!
Is Pimsleur effective for learning Icelandic?
Absolutely! The Premium Pimsleur Icelandic language course is highly effective at helping beginners learn to speak Icelandic – by design. Our Pimsleur Icelandic lessons are based on the way the brain best acquires a new language. We reinforce the learning with practice that helps the brain to process and recall what it has learned. Not only do you learn Icelandic, but you’ll fine-tune your accent with the aid of real-time feedback powered by AI.
Our Pimsleur Icelandic course is so effective that it is used by the U.S. Department of State and the FBI.
How long are Pimsleur Icelandic lessons?
Our Premium Pimsleur Icelandic course includes hours of audio language training divided into daily Icelandic lessons. Rather than studying long, dry lists of vocabulary or struggling to parse Icelandic grammar, each 30-minute lesson immerses you in the language. You’ll learn to speak Icelandic by listening to native Icelandic speakers and anticipating what they’ll say next. Each Icelandic lesson builds on what you learned in the prior lesson, reinforcing what you learned so it stays with you.
In addition to the audio language training, your Pimsleur Icelandic lessons include conversation practice, an interactive phrasing game, and digital flash cards.
