“Teaches Icelandic much faster than with conventional learning methods – with only 17 minutes of learning time per day!”

 
Fast and highly efficient learning method:
You can have your first conversation after 3 hours and become fluent after 50 hours – for PCs, smartphones and tablets!
 
 
learn Icelandic
That's how the Icelandic course differs from other language courses:
Advised study time: merely a rapid 17 minutes each day.
Can be used anytime, anywhere and on any device.
With the award-winning long-term memory learning method, you'll always remember Icelandic.
Using the innovative Superlearning technology, you will progress 32% faster by being able to concentrate better.
Learning Icelandic has never been easier:
Each exercise is automatically delivered to you by the course daily. As a result, you learn Icelandic with a natural flow.
Numerous learning techniques promise both fun and effective learning, inspiring you to persist in learning Icelandic each day.

Learn Icelandic over the next two days completely for free Free Icelandic trial version:

 
Learn Icelandic over the next two days completely for free.
Try the course and see for yourself how you will be able to learn Icelandic so much faster than you ever imagined.
Experience for yourself how learning Icelandic will be fun and easy and how this course will get you hooked to continue every single day.
You will be amazed at how much progress you will make within these two days!
 
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The most important words in Icelandic:



 
en
en-is
Hello!
Halló!
yes
no
nei
thank you
takk
Excuse me, ...
Afsökun-in, f (afsakið, fyrirgefðu)
one
einn/ ein/ eitt
two
tveir/ tvær/ tvö
 
en
en-is
three
þrír/ þrjár/ þrjú
four
fjórir/ fjórar/ fjögur
five
fimm
six
sex
seven
sjö
eight
átta
nine
níu
 
en
en-is
ten
tíu
how much?
hversu mikið
name
nafn-ið, n
Good morning!
Góðan dag.
Good evening!
Gott kvöld.
upstairs
ofan á
downstairs
niðri
 
en
en-is
young
ungur/ ung/ ungt
old
gamall/ gömul/ gamalt
eleven
ellefu
twelve
tólf
thirteen
þrettán
fourteen
fjórtán
fifteen
fimmtán
 
en
en-is
sixteen
sextán
seventeen
sautján
eighteen
átján
nineteen
nítján
twenty
tuttugu
Goodbye!
Bless.
money
peningur-inn, m
 
 
 

Efficient learning methods:


By using the unique long-term memory learning method you will learn Icelandic quickly and communicate fluently in Icelandic.
 
A great variety of tasks and a wide range of learning methods will motivate you to keep learning every day.
You will learn words and phrases that you can apply immediately.
 
The insider learning community of 17 Minute Languages is where you can exchange ideas with other Icelandic learners and make new friends with like-minded people.
 
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What's included in the Icelandic course:


  • With the Icelandic beginner's course you will acquire a solid basic vocabulary of over 1,300 words and quickly reach level A1/A2 of the European Framework of Reference.
    The total learning time is an incredibly quick 21 hours.
  • Through precisely designed idioms and dialogue texts, you will learn the words within context and in complete sentences.
  • All vocabulary and texts were recorded in our recording studios by Icelandic native speakers:
    This is how you memorise an accent-free pronunciation and the correct intonation from the very beginning.
  • A practical grammar guide, that offers you new exercises every day and builds your language knowledge.
  • The verb trainer and the sentence construction trainer will teach you how to form sentences and communicate fluently.
Icelandic course: contents

Online language course:


  • Runs without installation on Windows, Linux, Mac OS, iPhones, Android smartphones, iPad as well as Android tablets.
  • Latest version: The basic course Icelandic was completely revised in 2024.
  • Already more than 540,000 language courses sold.
  • The additional audio trainer allows you to learn and repeat vocabulary. Useful when you are unable to look at the screen (when driving for example).
  • Protected by a 31-day money-back guarantee:
    Try out the language course without any obligation.
    If you are not completely satisfied, we will refund 100% of the purchase price.
 
Icelandic course for beginners

This course compared to other providers:

 
17 Minute Languages
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Long-term memory learning method:
Never forget words again
Learn automatically
through daily trainer
Superlearning:
Learn while meditating
Additional
audio trainer
Sound quality of
vocabulary and texts
Studio recordings
by native speakers
Often computer generated voices
Payment
One-off payment
Often monthly subscription
 

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Speed up learning Icelandic:


speed up learning Icelandic with 17 Minute Languages
All content is automatically presented to you by the daily trainer of the language course – adapted to your learning level – and picks up where you left off.
 
learn 1,300 17En91 words and reach level A2
If you choose the beginner's course, you will learn 1,300 words and reach level A2.
daily trainer
The daily trainer starts with you reading, listening and learning the vocabulary.
A distinct pattern is used for repeating words, either by displaying and uncovering translations or through multiple-choice tasks.
 
In the days that follow, repeat new words in a carefully customised repetition loop so that you retain the new vocabulary permanently.
You will learn the translation, the exact pronunciation and the correct spelling of the words in a playful way.
 
suitable Icelandic texts for reading and listening
In addition to the words, you are shown suitable texts to read and listen to, because words alone do not make a language.
You can also practise writing complete sentences with the help of the sentence construction trainer.
 
Icelandic verb trainer
A Icelandic verb trainer is also part of the course to enable you to form verbs correctly.
 
learning at the optimal point
To make learning easier for you, we present all content in such a way that you always automatically continue at the best point.
You decide whether you want to study for three minutes, 17 minutes or an hour a day, for example.
 
elements that motivate you to continue learning
You will also find numerous motivating elements to encourage you to continue learning:
Consider, for instance, the advanced scoring system assigned to every word you learn.
The longer you study per day, the more points you earn per word.
And if you study for several days without interruption, you will be rewarded extra.
 
exchange the points for bonuses
After each learning unit, you can compare yourself with other learners and exchange points for rewards – similar to a frequent flyer programme.
There is a special surprise at the end of every day you dedicate yourself intensively to learning.
You will receive additional incentives to study longer each day than the day before, as you will receive valuable extra points and therefore more rewards.
 
recorded in the recording studio by professional Icelandic speakers
The vocabulary is appealingly illustrated and was recorded in the recording studio by professional Icelandic speakers – there is no computer voice as with some other providers.
 
17 Minute Languages Learning Community
Within our learning community, you have the opportunity to network with others and find a learning partner.
 
vocabulary in English and Icelandic
The course is an online course and you can use it any time on your computer, smartphone or tablet and change the device at any time.
And after you have learned actively, you can start the "audio trainer of the new and today not known words".
You will listen to the vocabulary in English and Icelandic and repeat it.
Thus the words will consolidate better.
 
converse in Icelandic
In a short time you will be able to speak fluently with the help of the Icelandic course.
You will understand all words and never forget them again.
It will be easy for you to build whole sentences and it will be fun for you to converse in Icelandic.
 
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If you have learned Icelandic with 17 Minute Languages you will have these advantages:


Build your career!

  • You will increase your professional opportunities now that you can speak Icelandic more confidently.
  • You now have the skills to work in Iceland whenever you wish.

Meet new people!

  • Every new language opens a door to a new world for you.
    You will meet many new and interesting people!
    Who knows: maybe the love of your life speaks Icelandic?
  • Are you in a bilingual relationship?
    You can impress your partner by speaking Icelandic!

Unforgettable experiences!

  • Broaden your horizons as you travel to Iceland.
    If you can speak Icelandic, your trip will become an unforgettable experience:
    Understanding the country and its people will become clearer to you.

Make more of your free time!

  • You will be able to watch movies in Icelandic!
  • What a joy it is to be able to read a book in Icelandic!

Stay in great mental shape!

  • Scientific studies have shown:
    Continued learning increases quality of life and life expectancy.
  • Train your brain!
    Evidence suggests that the acquisition of languages assists in warding off dementia and Alzheimer's.

 

 

Free Icelandic trial version

 
Test the Icelandic course for free and get lots of study tips as well.
 

 
Icelandic long term memory learning method

 

The long-term memory learning method of 17 Minute Languages:
Learn and never forget


The Icelandic long-term memory learning method is based on the latest findings from research on vocabulary learning.
 
You learn all the vocabulary of the Icelandic course from the beginning and repeat it in a systematic way until it is stored in your long-term memory.
This way you will remember the vocabulary permanently.
learn Icelandic with long term method
 
Icelandic language course
 
Here's how the long-term method works:
 
  1. First thing on the following day you have to correctly translate this word.
  2. The program then waits for two days.
    On the third day you will be prompted by the same word again.
    You then have to translate it correctly.
  3. The program then waits 4 more days.
    On day eight, the same word will prompt you once more.
  4. The program then waits 8 more days.
    On the ninth day you will be prompted by the same word yet again.
  5. The program then waits a final 9 days.
    You have to correctly translate the word just one more time.

If you knew the word on each occasion, by this time you will never forget it!
It is permanently stored in your long-term memory.
(Important to know: if you forgot the word to be learned on any occasion during the repetition phase, the repetition starts again.)
 
With this learning method, you will learn all of the vocabulary in this Icelandic course.
New words will be added to your lessons every day.
Your vocabulary will grow rapidly.
 

Daily trainer for learning Icelandic:
The quick-learning system


The daily trainer guides you through all the lessons of your language course on each learning day – according to your learning level.
 
Prior to each learning module, the course determines your precise knowledge status and systematically presents all the course content in an ordered sequence:
1
Vocabulary
Using numerous innovative test methods, you will learn and repeat the Icelandic vocabulary until it is stored in your long-term memory.
You will be able to recall these words automatically as they are now stored in your long term memory.
2
Words in long-term memory:
Upon completing the daily trainer, an overview is presented displaying all words that are now part of your long-term memory.
3
Add your own vocabulary:
You are interested in a certain topic but you can hardly find any vocabulary about it in your language course?
No problem!
You have the option of entering your own words with your translation into Icelandic.
Your new words will then be entered and integrated in the daily trainer in the same way as the vocabulary contained in the course.
4
To keep the daily trainer exciting and innovative every day, these different learning topics are not treated in separate blocks, but are presented according to the subject matter and your learning level.
This keeps your daily learning experience interesting and makes you want to continue learning for a few minutes longer every time.
5
Texts, phrases and idioms
The vocabulary is broken down into themes, you will learn sentences in context to each theme from the many authentic set texts and dialogues.
Soon, you can look forward to reading books and watching films in Icelandic in the original language.
6
Sentence construction trainer
With the help of the sentence construction trainer you will learn to build sentences in Icelandic in a relaxed and creative way!
The program automatically corrects your work.
So you will quickly grasp how sentences are build in Icelandic.
7
Verb trainer
It is the verbs that are at the heart of every language.
Here you will learn the most important verbs and their conjugated forms, you will also learn how to use the right tenses in Icelandic.
8
Learn Icelandic grammar:
The rules of the language are included in your daily trainer: with the help of clearly explained grammar chapters – illustrated by examples – you will learn Icelandic grammar from scratch and according to a didactically meaningful system.

 
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Icelandic insider learning community
 

17 Minute Languages' exclusive insider learning community


When you have completed your daily tasks you have the possibility to transfer your score online.
 
You can now also compare yourself with other users using the leaderboard.
Check out who is behind the top scores (of all courses).
Similar to a frequent flyer programme, you can convert the points earned in the course into over 50 rewarding presents.
 
The more you learn the more you earn :)
Connect with others!
Share your knowledge and grow together with our insider learning community of 17 Minute Languages.
 
Find a tandem partner from Iceland and support and motivate each other while learning.
 
Make interesting friends with other Icelandic learners or people from Iceland.
 
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Free Icelandic trial version

 
Test the Icelandic course for free and get lots of study tips as well.
 

 

Varied exercises that are fun and engaging:


Variety is key to learning.
You will find a wide range of varied and appealing learning methods, visualisations and bonuses in your language course to encourage you to continue learning every day.
 
This course will motivate you to learn every day and you will be speaking fluent Icelandic in no time.
learn ICELANDIC with a variety of daily tasks
The course presents you with new vocabulary according to a sophisticated system.
You practice the vocabulary repeatedly until you know it inside out.
The program is designed to grow as your knowledge grows.
Between repetitions, you'll encounter new words as part of diverse daily tasks.
varied learning methods for fluent Icelandic
A variety of learning approaches such as illustrated vocabulary, multiple-choice tasks, matching games, translation exercises and dictations ensure that learning is always fun.
points for all Icelandic vocabulary you have learned
You will receive points for all the vocabulary you have learned - and the longer you learn, the more points you earn.
Of course, what use is there in earning points if you can't redeem them for rewards.
That's why you can gradually exchange your collected points for valuable rewards.
Icelandic course with detailed statistics
We have implemented detailed statistics that will tell you exactly how extensive your knowledge is in Icelandic.
You can choose to compare your scores with other learners time and time again.
Icelandic verb trainer
Verbs are at the heart of every language.
We've created a verb trainer just for you.
This training program will teach you frequently used verbs and all their tenses.
studying Icelandic with everyday dialogues
Typical everyday dialogues are narrated by professional native speakers and set to music to give you that authentic feel of real situations you are very likely to encounter.
fluent Icelandic with superlearning music
All our language courses include the popular Superlearning music, which allows you to learn in a relaxed way.
(Of course you can also learn without this music).
meditation practice to learn 17 En01
To perfect your relaxation, you also have the opportunity to do a guided meditation after each day of learning.
This means that each of your learning sessions ends in complete relaxation.
network with tandem partners
Join our learning partner community:
If you wish, you can network with learning or tandem partners and learn the new language together and support and motivate each other.
course with Icelandic grammar
During the course we will introduce you to Icelandic grammar.
Step by step, the course introduces you to all the important rules of the language and gives you an understanding of the grammar with entertaining exercises.
 
 

 
Icelandic

Learn Icelandic 32.9% faster with Superlearning music


Superlearning
Your learning will be accelerated by next generation superlearning meditation music.
You'll encounter tunes that are sure to deeply calm you.
 
Within a very short time you will become very focused:
You will be completely calm, breathing slowly and deeply and be able to concentrate completely on the Icelandic vocabulary.
 
You will also be able to concentrate on the Icelandic course longer than without superlearning music, as you will be less distracted.
 
Superlearning
The superlearning music includes 'binaural beats' (a sound wave) known for it's health benefits: increased memory, relaxation and reduced anxiety.
 
To gain the full effect, you need to put on headphones.
 
You can use the superlearning music any time!
You might like to try it when you're working or studying for exams.
 
And of course you can switch the superlearning music off at any time, if you would prefer to learn without music.

 
Versatile dialogues and useful phrases for Icelandic

Flexible conversations and practical phrases


All words and dialogues have been recorded by a Icelandic native speaker.
 
From the very beginning, you will learn clear, accent free pronunciation and correct emphasis.
 
The texts and phrases were developed through the cooperation of a linguist and a Icelandic native speaker.
 
In this course, you will learn how Icelandic is really spoken in Iceland.
 

Content of texts and dialogues:


You will accompany the two main characters of the language course on their holidays and in their day-to-day lives at home in 42 different dialogues.
Together with them, you will encounter important situations that could happen on your holidays or at home with your partner.
In the many dialogues provided, you will practice sentences that you can really use.
When you work with the dialogues provided in this course, you will improve your conversation skills day by day.
 
en
en-is
Holidays at the seaside
Frí við sjóinn
Hallbjörn is on holiday at the beach. He meets Fríða.
Hallbjörn er í fríi við sjóinn. Hann hittir Fríðu.
Hello, my name’s Hallbjörn. I‘m twenty-three years old.
Halló! Ég heiti Hallbjörn. Ég er tuttugu og þriggja ára gamall.
Nice to meet you. My name is Fríða. Where are you from?
Gaman að kynnast þér. Ég heiti Fríða. Hvaðan kemur þú?
From Iceland. I was born in Reykjavík.
Frá Íslandi. Ég fæddist í Reykjavík.
Welcome to the beach. Are you here on holiday?
Velkominn á ströndina. Ertu hér í fríi?
Yes, I am. Do you live here?
Já. Býrð þú hér?
 
en
en-is
At the hotel
Á hótelinu
Hallbjörn talks to a woman at the reception.
Hallbjörn talar við konuna í móttökunni:
Good evening. I am looking for a nice single room.
Gott kvöld. Mig vantar gott herbergi fyrir einn.
No problem, we have lovely rooms upstairs with bathrooms. Is that okay?
Ekkert mál, uppi erum við með falleg herbergi með baði. Væri það í lagi?
Of course, that is great.
Auðvitað, það er fínt.
Excuse me, is there a television in the bed room?
Segðu mér, er sjónvarp í svefnherberginu?
Yes, we even have satellite television with about sixty channels.
Já, við erum meira að segja með gervihnattasjónvarp með um það bil sextíu stöðvum.
 
en
en-is
The outing
Skemmtiferðin
Hallbjörn never wanted to go to Akranes, but Fríða grew up there.
Hallbjörn vildi aldrei fara upp ā Akranes, en Fríða ólst þar upp.
In Hallbjörn‘s opinion Akranes is such a grey, awful and boring city.
Hallbjörn heldur að Akranes sé grár, ömurlegur og leiðinlegur bær.
But this time Fríða forced him to come along with her at least for a day.
En í þetta skiptið neyddi Fríða hann að koma með, að minnsta kosti í einn dag.
They walk through the old town together.
Þau ganga saman í gegnum gamla bæinn.
This is the place where I spent most of my time when I was young.
Þetta er sá staður sem ég varði mestum tíma á þegar ég var ung.
An art gallery?
Listagallerí?
 
en
en-is
At the service station
Á bensínstöðinni
Hallbjörn did his driver's license a few weeks ago.
Hallbjörn fékk ökuskírteinið sitt fyrir nokkrum vikum.
Therefore he is always excited when he‘s driving a car.
Þess vegna er hann alltaf stressaður þegar hann keyrir bíl.
He knows exactly how to get to the bus station.
Hann þekkir leiðina að rútustöðinni mjög vel.
From there, he just has to take the highway straight to the airport.
Þaðan þarf hann bara að fara beint áfram á veginn í átt að flugvellinum.
But first he has to go to the petrol station:
En fyrst þarf hann að fara á bensínstöð.
He doesn’t know which petrol he needs.
Hann veit ekki fyrir hvaða eldsneyti bíllinn hans gengur.
 
en
en-is
The guy on the bus
Maðurinn í rútunni
Fríða is on the bus. She is going home for Christmas.
Fríða situr í rútunni. Hún fer heim yfir jólin.
An elderly person sits next to her.
Við hliðina á henni situr eldri maður.
Are you on a business trip?
Ertu á ferðinni vegna viðskiptaerinda?
No, I will visit my family over Christmas.
Nei, ég ætla að heimsækja fjölskyldu mína yfir jólin.
That’s so nice! You can consider yourself lucky. I don’t have a family any more.
Það er gaman! Þú getur ferið fegin. Ég á enga fjölskyldu lengur.
Are you a bachelor?
Ertu piparsveinn?
 

The verb trainer will take you through all the verbs and their conjugated forms step by step


 
At the heart of every language are the verbs.
You will begin with the most frequently used verbs and all their conjugated forms.
When you recognise and form verbs correctly, you have already learned the most important part of grammar and can now form meaningful sentences.
 
With the verb trainer, you will learn how to conjugate the most frequently used verbs, how to use the verbs in constructing sentences and apply the tenses correctly in Icelandic.
 
When you master this you have already learned the essentials of Icelandic grammar.
You will understand sentences and confidently have your first conversations in Icelandic.
 
The verb trainer will systematically teach you all important verbs in all tenses within the first few days.
The playful exercises build on each other making it very easy for you to follow.
 
See how verbs are formed in Icelandic here:
 
to have
að eiga
I have
ég á
you have
þú átt
he has
hann á
we have
við eigum
you have
þið eigið
they have
þeir eiga
to be
að vera
I am
ég er
you are
þú ert
he is
hann er
we are
við erum
you are
þið eruð
they are
þeir eru
to go
að fara
I go
ég fer
you go
þú ferð
he goes
hann fer
we go
við förum
you go
þið farið
they go
þeir fara
can
að geta
I can
ég get
you can
þú getur
he can
hann getur
we can
við getum
you can
þið getið
they can
þeir geta
to do
að gera
I do
ég geri
you do
þú gerir
he does
hann gerir
we do
við gerum
you do
þið gerið
they do
þeir gera
I had
ég átti
you had
þú áttir
he had
hann átti
we had
við áttum
they had
þeir áttu
I was
ég var
you were
þú varst
he was
hann var
we were
við vorum
you were
þið voruð
I went
ég fór
you went
þú fórst
he went
hann fór
we went
við fórum
you went
þið fóruð
they went
þeir fóru
you did
þú gerðir
he did
hann gerði
we did
við gerðum
you did
þið gerðuð
they did
þeir gerðu
I will have
ég mun eiga
you will have
þú munt eiga
he will have
hann mun eiga
we will have
við munum eiga
you will have
þið munuð eiga
they will have
þeir munu eiga
I will be
ég mun vera
you will be
þú munt vera
he will be
hann mun vera
we will be
við munum vera
you will be
þið munuð vera
they will be
þeir munu vera
I will go
ég mun fara
you will go
þú munt fara
he will go
hann mun fara
we will go
við munum fara
you will go
þið munuð fara
they will go
þeir munu fara
I will do
ég mun gera
you will do
þú munt gera
he will do
hann mun gera
we will do
við munum gera
you will do
þið munuð gera
they will do
þeir munu gera
Is there ... ?
Er ...?
May I ... ?
Má ég ...?
I need ...
Ég þarf ...
Where is ... ?
Hvar er ...?
What is ... ?
Hvað er ...?
How much is ... ?
Hvað kostar ...?
I would like to have ...
Ég ætla að fá ...
Can you ... ?
Getur þú ...?
          
 

Icelandic sentence construction trainer


Icelandic sentence building trainer
You will find the Icelandic Sentence Construction Trainer integrated into your language course.
This program teaches you to form sentences in Icelandic quickly and correctly.
 
This is how you practise sentence construction in Icelandic:
 
You see a short sentence in Icelandic broken down into its building blocks, the individual words.
Your task now is to put the individual words in the correct order.
 
You learn the vocabulary in the context of complete sentences and with each exercise you improve your sentence structure in Icelandic.
 
You will learn Icelandic even faster and become more confident in speaking every day.
 
 

Icelandic conversation trainer


At the beginning of learning Icelandic it is very important that you can start to form sentences quickly and have important phrases in Icelandic at hand.
You can achieve this important foundation in a short time with the Icelandic conversation trainer.
 
The conversation trainer is part of the Icelandic course and teaches you sentences, sentence building blocks and phrases right from the start.
The topics are as follows:
 
  • greetings & farewells
  • small talk
  • introducing yourself
  • asking your first questions
  • talking about hobbies
  • reading labels, signs and tags
  • ordering in restaurants and coffeehouses
  • ask for prices
  • book a room
  • make phone calls in Icelandic
  • organise everything when travelling
  • appointments and dates
  • write e-mails
  • rent a car
  • travel by public transport
  • and much more!
Icelandic conversation trainer

 

 
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One online course suitable for all your devices: laptop, tablet and smartphone


You can use the Icelandic online course on all your devices and switch back and forth between them as you like.
 
The course can be used with any smartphone (Android, iPhone), any tablet (iPad, Android or Windows) and any computer running Windows (11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP), Linux or Mac OS.
 
You can pick up where you left off, regardless of the device.
 

 
Practice Icelandic in the morning on the train using your iPhone or Android smartphone.
You can pick up where you left off during your lunch break on your laptop, using Windows, Linux or on a Mac.
In the evenings, you can kick back in your favourite spot and learn while you relax, whether it's on your iPad, Windows or Android tablet.

Bonus: Additional Audio-Trainer


As an extra to the Icelandic learning software you get the Icelandic audio trainer.
 
The audio trainer teaches you in blocks of 5 minutes, which you can play manually or via autoplay function – ideal if you don't have a free hand.
You will be able to consolidate what you have learned and learn new words.
 
You can listen to the Icelandic audio trainer on your mobile phone or run it on your PC.
 
To help you remember the words even better, we have added the superlearning music to the background of each track.
Con el entrenador de audio aprendes islandés a través de la escucha, casi sin darte cuenta, por ejemplo:
...when doing physical activity or riding a bike
...while driving
...while sitting comfortably on the sofa at home
...on the train or bus
...in between breaks or waiting periods

Audio trainer example 1



 

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Want to refresh your Icelandic or expand your existing knowledge?


If you already know some Icelandic and would like to expand your existing Icelandic knowledge, you can take a placement test for Icelandic right at the beginning of the language course.
You will then start learning at exactly the perfect point for you.
 
If you learned Icelandic a long time ago, but have forgotten a lot of words, we recommend that you start at the very beginning.
 
You will move through the course quickly: for each word, you can quickly tag whether you already knew it or whether it is new to you.
 
Verbs, texts and grammar will be repeatedly shown to you throughout the course with new content.
You can decide for yourself at any time what else you would like to learn.
This way you only learn new things and quickly revise everything you might have forgotten.
 

Professionally recorded Icelandic texts and vocabulary


All vocabulary and texts are spoken by an Icelandic native speaker.
You can listen to and repeat each of the 1,300 words as well as the 42 dialogue texts as often as you'd like.
 
In all the learning methods and tests, the vocabulary and lines of text are played for you.
You constantly repeat the correct pronunciation.
 
You learn clear and accent free pronunciation with the correct emphasis!
learn Icelandic with native speakers

 

Free Icelandic trial version

 
Test the Icelandic course for free and get lots of study tips as well.
 
 

You are protected by our money-back guarantee:


Test the language course without any risk.
If you are not completely satisfied, we will refund 100% of the purchase price.
No questions asked.
 
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You get immediate access to the language course:


When you order the course and pay by credit card or Paypal, you get immediate access to your online course.
You only pay once – this is not a subscription model as is the case with other providers.
You can use your course for 10 years.
 
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What do our clients say
... regarding the learning methods of the language courses


"It speaks the words so I can hear pronunciation instead of just guessing how written words might sound.
I also like the multitude of ways the words are presented: written words, pictures, fill in the blank sentences, spoken dialogue, etc.
This allowed me to speak more authentically and to learn the words more thoroughly.
This is the best program I have used."

   (Ashley Crust)
 
"I am very content with your language course and I really enjoy learning with it. I like the well-structured way of the course and the wide-ranged possibilities which makes learning so much easier and varying as well. Besides I think it's great you can choose listening to the language as often as you want to as well as being able printing the vocabulary on flashcards. In any case I would love to thank the experts who developed the course very much! It's fun to learn a new language with this course!"
   (Gillian Smith)
 
"This is my first exercise program for pc ever - especially the offered possibilities of long-term memory training as well as the literacy test which are very helpful for me are fascinating to me."
   (Tom Livingston)
 
"The vocabulary trainer is jut awesome!!! This is how you motivate people to learn!
Words have to be repeated until you spell them correctly.
Also, I think its great being tested in both languages. Either one way or the other, it's up to you.
I'm pretty sure this how you will remember your vocabulary! The texts are chosen very well, directly taken out of every day life, very understandable for everyone, meaningful and very helpful for general use.
I also like being able listening to the texts line by line and listening to the vocabulary particularly as often as you want to. This programm is super easy to handle. Thumbs up!"

   (Doro Graham)
 
"It is a more fun approach than other courses.
I like the repetition rhythm of words I do not know. I need a visual approach to support aural learning."

   (Andrea Matrosovs)
 

What our clients say
... about the long term memory learning method


"I've been mostly impressed by the long-term method for learning new vocabulary, since I didn't expect knowing the vocabulary after a pretty long break. The explanation of the psychological backgrounds and the systematics of the memory performance respectively makes the learning methods much more comprehensible."
   (Scott Wilkinson)
 
"I've been using this language course for 4 months intensively. I think it's really convenient having the possibility to repeat the vocabulary regularly with the long-term memory learning method. I really enjoy this programm for it keeps asking until the correlate word is typed in correctly. Moreover the digital speech of the respective vocabulary is also great."
   (Gautam Kumars)
 
"The long-term memory learning method for keeping vocabulary in long-term memory is, in my opinion, particularly efficient. Thereby you are developing ambition which keeps you going. Also the pages which hide the vocab are tremendously good to get a quick overview and are very suitable to repeat in fast track. I find the displaying of the last seven wrong inputs in the long-term memory learning method very supportive."
   (Frank Collins)
 
"I really really like the vocabulary training method. Here, I'm especially using the long-term memory learning method. I mostly prefer multiple choice and input. This method makes me build up on my vocabulary knowledge quickly. I'm able to connect proper spelling as well as the right pronunciation by the audio output. To get a quick learning success this is essential to me.
The distinct lessons are prepared well and are really easy to access. Here its especially useful having the possibility playing the particular sequences."

   (Lauren Grey)
 
"I'd learned this language already basically before but I couldn't remember hardly anything about my basics, nevertheless I was able to reaccess the language. For this I'm sure the clear and logical structure of the language course is crucial and also the opportunity to operate within the program in so many different ways."
   (Jean-Baptiste Novak)
 
"I particularly like the diversity of the learning method and the great choice of topics of the lessons or the continuous sequences. The exercising sections containing the long-term memory learning method are really motivating to start learning. Now, my son (15) really enjoys learning new vocabulary and is making great progress. Personally, I was able to develop myself professionally and put into practice what I had learned."
   (Marguerite Guérin)
 
"I was especially amazed by learning with the longterm-method. The records of the entire vocabulary and dialogues sound very natural and realistic since they were all spoken by native speakers. Putting it in a nutshell, it's a well-made language course."
   (Marcus Großkautz)
 
"I really do like learning using the long term memory learning method. Using the pc is much simpler than writing manually. Moreover using the pc is much more efficient since you can not betray yourself - The system is correcting every single mistake also including emphasis which are also registered. Storing the different levels makes repeating the vocabulary and the texts based on the flashcard principle possible and thereby more effective. Learning foreign languages has become a hobby to me - for me, personally, not is it only learning by heart but a leisure pursuit."
   (Emily Snyder)
 
"I liked the logical structure of my language course. The dialogues are easy to follow and very comprehensible. The further possibilities which can be chosen to learn vocabulary by different styles and ways both verbally and written are very well-suited for keeping them in the long-term memory. Even after several months they are still available. My basic understanding of languages has been broaden by this course."
   (Anthony Hockner)
 
"The long term memory learning method makes sure the learned language remains "available". In comparison to other language courses the vocabulary are spoken and recorded by native speakers thus it's possible to speak virtually accent-free. The vocabulary being taught makes you capable to communicate with native speakers easily. People who struggle to organize themselves when it comes to learning a language are given the opportunity to work on daily exercises. What has made me choose your course is being able to determine by yourself how much and when you want to learn. The course provides a great variety of different learning aids. They really have something in store for everyone."
   (Joseph Holmes)
 
"It's very beneficial being able to organize your individual schedule and also being able to print out the entire course. The variety of the teaching materials is also great.
When it comes to learning vocabulary by using the long term memory learning method you only decide once how long you would like to learn per day. Once you've decided on how long you want learn a day, this will be happening automatically afterwards. So, once you get started you will pull trough.
This is also very helpful when having a hard time with motivation. Being able to decide on your own how long you want learn makes this course "feasible"."

   (Henry Smalls)
 

Customer reviews
... about the daily trainer


"The daily exercises are the greatest thing about this learning software. In this way I'm able to learn in a structured way. Thereby, I can learn both the vocabulary training and text exercises quickly and continuing. Moreover I'm convinced by the different methods of vocabulary training and different learning methods. Above all the text input and the automatic testing of your knowledge gives me a quick and really good result."
   (Chris Osborne)
 
"I like the interval repetition, the division in levels and the monitor how much time is left to achieve a level, I like the reward system, when it is possible to get other courses in other languages, I like the meditation mysic."
   
 
"I enjoy the daily exercise program because it's easy to work on and it's varying. Mostly I use the long term memory learning method and the quick repetition. This course allows me to continue my studies on a daily basis and I feel really really motivated to learning another language."
   (Jason Big)
 
"I find the daily exercises very encouraging. Having the possibility to exchange information with others and also motivate each other online helps me staying motivated. In general the program is designed logical and very comprehensible. "
   (Mason Spooner)
 
"I am given the possibility to determine the learning rate myself. The daily exercises are giving me the pressure necessary I need to do them.
Apparently different brain areas are getting activated by different learning methods of the program. In my own case, the learning success seems to be lasting."

   (Craig Miller)
 
"I like the lessons being divided in daily exercises.
Still, I can decide by myself independently how much I'd like to learn. That way learning never gets boring.
I further like the speakers being native speakers. From the beginning, you are offered short texts which you can gradually elaborate."

   (Frank Roy)
 
"The daily exercises are encouraging me to really stay focused even though there are no new words are added. Regardless of whether working on quick repetition or text input: The recorded vocabulary combined with the written word itself is perfect for me."
   (Sabine Schwarz)
 
"The daily are exercises learning method seem very effective. It gives you a well-structures schedule that guides you trough the program.
And if there is time left you you could additionally use further training methods."

   (Gunther Rummel)
 

What our clients say
... in regard to structure and content of the programme


"I like being drilled - and measured against A1/A2 proficiency. I also like the dialogs. I go back over them again and again. (Occasionally the dialog translations are not real accurate but they do give the meaning.) After reading dialogs, I will also type them into my own document, give me a good practice writing. I also like the dictation."
   (Ira Lund)
 
"I appreciate the course' systematic regarding the structure, the clarity regarding the titles you can click on.
I also like being able to print out whatever I like and having the correcting aid at my disposal. It's very beneficial having the opportunity to listen to the appropriate vocabulary. This course is definitely meeting my expectations!"

 
"This course has broadened my vocabulary knowledge tremendously.
For me personally, listening to texts and thereby improving my own pronunciation was particularly helpful. Of course this is really motivating, helpful and is giving me a feeling of getting more and more confident when communicating with native speakers. The method by which you acquire vocabulary is excellent - at the same time it's a fantastic exercise to train my brain."

   (Bill Green)
 
"I like the learning units being split in small very achievable units. The vocabulary being taught is very applicable especially for beginners - that's what I really like since I want to learn this language only on a "vacation" kind of level. Additionally I want to point out the learning monitoring and the opportunity given to print out the vocabulary which makes learning a lot easier for me."
   (Mark Curtis)
 
"I'm really motivated by the short and not too challenging lessons. They encourage me to hang in there because they are easy to process by the self-learning principle. I really like the versatile testing options. Each term or sentence can be repeated - this way the pronunciation can be memorized much better."
   (Christen Nixon)
 
"The program is well-structured and clearly represented. The vocabulary tests are also tremendously effective since you cannot cheat. They are repeated over and over again until each vocabulary can be answered perfectly from every point of view."
   (Dorothy Blake)
 
"The lessons are very versatile. This program also provides the possibility to print out cards which I think is very crucial. Since we're getting ready to move these lessons are great to get prepared.
This course is great!"

   (Tess Carlson)
 
"I'm very pleased with this course and it helps a lot with my studies. This course is especially helpful when it comes to learning vocabulary and a proper pronunciation. I'm pretty sure I would have given up learning this language if it wasn't for this course. I like the lessons being short and therefore clear. Also the flashcards which can be printed out are great for taking with you and learn whenever I feel like studying."
   (Holly Wilkinson)
 
"I was positively surprised by the many lessons. The lessons aren't stuffed full and contain an appropriate amount of vocabulary. The dialogue texts are well-chosen and the basic vocabulary is extensive.
The flash cards which can be printed are a good learning method - it really worked out for me."

   (Nicki Chestnut)
 

What our clients say
... about the price/performance ratio of the language courses


"What I like most about the course is the long term memory learning method. This way it's possible to learn vocabularies which you consider to be essential. Moreover I was surprised my the price... I think is a very fair price! Kudos to you!"
   (Sebastian White)
 
"I would like to thank you for the excellent price/performance ratio. "
   (George Murphy)
 
"The price/performance ratio is amazing. Other courses which are comparable are much more expensive!"
   (Andrew Drake)
 
"I've tried bunches of language courses and this one is the best so far! The price-performance ratio is absolutely justifiable. The course' navigation is easy to handle whereas the course is both visually and acoustically orientated. This way learning is easy and progress can be seen very soon. This course is highly recommendable - especially for beginners."
   (Daniel Robinson)
 
 
 
Icelandic with superlearning method

 
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Here's a summary of what's included in the Icelandic language course:
  • Learn over 1,300 words with the unique long-term memory learning method and acquire a solid Icelandic basic vocabulary.
     
    If you choose the Icelandic complete package, you'll learn over 5,000 words.
  • You will be given countless phrases and texts grouped by themes.
    You will learn the words in context and in whole sentences.
  • Through a wide variety of phrases and texts, you will learn the words within context and in complete sentences.
  • You'll be provided with new exercises each day that incorporate grammar to enrich your language skills.
  • The daily trainer provides you with exercises according to your learning level and speed, in order to achieve the highest possible learning efficiency.
  • Thanks to the verb trainer, which is also presented to you as part of the daily trainer, you will learn how to conjugate the most common verbs and how to apply the tenses in Icelandic.
  • With the help of the sentence structure trainer, you will be taught the sentence structure in Icelandic in a playful way.
    Soon you will be able to form correct sentences in Icelandic.
  • The conversation trainer provides you with an easy and successful introduction to the language.
    You will learn simple sentences and useful expressions.
    Beginners in particular will quickly be able to have basic conversations.
  • In the 17 Minute Languages' learning community, you can exchange ideas and make new friends with other highly motivated learners of your chosen foreign language as well as native speakers from Iceland.
  • Every learner finds great joy in learning through effective methods tailored to their needs.
  • The course requires no prior installation and is particularly user-friendly.
  • Latest version – the Icelandic language course was completely revised in 2024.
  • One-off payment, no subscription.
    You get access for 10 years.
  • For Windows / Linux / Mac OS / iPhone / Android smartphones / iPad / Android tablets / Windows tablets.

 
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Swift progress:

This software program will make learning Icelandic fun and easy in breathtaking time.
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We first released this software in 2002.
Our team of developers carefully updates it every year, focusing intently on the details.
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Varied daily tasks:

Varied daily tasks and a huge selection of learning methods will motivate you to continue learning every day.
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Unique learning methods:

With the long-term memory learning method and daily tasks tailored to you, you will learn Icelandic in record time.
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