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Why Learn Icelandic?

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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? 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.

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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 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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Common Questions About Learning Icelandic

Is Icelandic a difficult language to learn?

Icelandic is considered a difficult language to learn by many people. But those who’ve used Pimsleur will tell you it’s easier than you think to learn Icelandic. That’s because we skip the boring, outdated approach to study the Icelandic language. Forget mind-numbing grammar exercises, textbooks, and the like, and learn intuitively with Pimsleur. Develop your speaking and listening skills (known as the oral and aural abilities) with our Icelandic lessons. What’s more, we make learning fun with interactive, immersive lessons.

How long does it take to learn Icelandic language?

Not as long as an Icelandic winter, which can seem endless…just ask the locals. The answer to this question depends on which learning route you choose. Those boring methods of yesteryear we already mentioned? It could take many months to start to learn the Icelandic language. But if you pick Pimsleur to learn to speak Icelandic, you can shorten the learning curve from months to weeks. Even after your first Icelandic lesson, you should be able to speak core phrases and words. Once this foundation of knowledge is established, you’ll learn Icelandic at a rapid pace – just bring some curiosity and some time commitment!

What are the main challenges when learning the Icelandic language?

Like learning any new language, Icelandic has its share of challenges. As an ancient Germanic language, Icelandic has plenty of unique characteristics that are unique to native English speakers. For one, Icelandic verbs can have up to 10 tenses. This contributes to the complexity of Icelandic grammar, which can be somewhat confusing for new speakers. You’ll find other hurdles as you learn to speak Icelandic, but having Pimsleur in your corner helps. Our Icelandic language courses (Digital Flash Cards, Reading Lessons, Speed Round Games, Lightbulb Moments & more) set you up for success despite the challenges involved.

How important is pronunciation in learning Icelandic?

It’s impossible to speak Icelandic conversationally without having good pronunciation skills. Icelandic has rolling Rs aplenty in its phonology, and the particular word formation here is critical. That’s on the consonant side; Icelandic vowels likewise require their own complex pronunciation. As you study the Icelandic language, you’ll discover that many vowel sounds aren’t directly relatable to English ones. Our Voice Coach with AI pronunciation feedback tool helps with all your Icelandic pronunciation.

Are the Icelandic lessons suitable for complete beginners?

You can learn Icelandic with zero experience with the language. Our user-friendly, accessible courses are ideal for any skill level but are particularly geared toward novices. That’s because we help you learn the Icelandic language like a child, with a focus on oral and aural capabilities. Our inclusive approach to learning Icelandic extends to the Pimsleur app, which enables you to learn Icelandic at any time, no matter where you happen to be.
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