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35 Resources to Learn Icelandic for Free

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  • Viltu læra íslensku?

    Viltu læra íslensku?

    Icelandic video lessons.

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  • Project Gutenberg - Icelandic

    Project Gutenberg - Icelandic

    Free books in Icelandic.

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  • Þorbjörg Halldórsdóttir tók saman 2013

    Þorbjörg Halldórsdóttir tók saman 2013

    A small Icelandic grammar book.

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  • Vísindavefurinn

    Vísindavefurinn

    Questions and answers about science.

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  • Learn Icelandic

    Learn Icelandic

    A Reddit community.

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  • Vísir

    Vísir

    News.

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  • Viltu læra íslensku? - transcripts

    Viltu læra íslensku? - transcripts

    Transcripts of the videos from the link above.

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  • Viltu læra íslensku

    Viltu læra íslensku

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  • Skemman: Heim

    Skemman: Heim

    All Icelandic research papers.

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  • Search Icelandic Online Dictionary

    Search Icelandic Online Dictionary

    Icelandic-English dictionary.

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  • sagnavefur

    sagnavefur

    The most common Icelandic verbs.

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  • RÚV

    RÚV

    News.

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  • RUV

    RUV

    TV - some of the programmes are available without VPN.

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  • Netútgáfan

    Netútgáfan

    Free books in Icelandic.

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  • Lifandi Vísindi

    Lifandi Vísindi

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  • Learn Icelandic!

    Learn Icelandic!

    Online course for beginners ith audio.

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  • Kæra dagbók 3

    Kæra dagbók 3

    Interactive site for children learning Icelandic, part 3.

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  • Kæra dagbók 2

    Kæra dagbók 2

    Interactive site for children learning Icelandic, part 2.

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  • Kæra dagbók 1

    Kæra dagbók 1

    Interactive site for children learning Icelandic, part 1.

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  • Jónas Hallgrímsson: Selected Poetry and Prose

    Jónas Hallgrímsson: Selected Poetry and Prose

    Jonas Halgrimssons poetry with translations, read in English and Icelandic.

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  • ISLEX

    ISLEX

    Icelandic-Icelandic/Norwegian/Swedish/Danish/Finnish dictionary.

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  • Íslenska fyrir alla

    Íslenska fyrir alla

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  • Icelandic Online

    Icelandic Online

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  • Icelandic Language Blog

    Icelandic Language Blog

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  • Icelandic Etymological Dictionary

    Icelandic Etymological Dictionary

    Free downloadable etymology dictionary (approximately 2.5 GB).

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  • Í beinni

    Í beinni

    Radio.

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  • Hlaðvarpið

    Hlaðvarpið

    Lots of podcasts.

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  • Hitt og þetta

    Hitt og þetta

    A textbook for children learning Icelandic as the second language.

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  • Forlagið

    Forlagið

    First chapters of Icelandic audiobooks.

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  • Forlagid

    Forlagid

    The biggest publisher in Iceland (the books here are cheaper than on Amazon).

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  • DV - Frjáls og óháður miðill

    DV - Frjáls og óháður miðill

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  • Colloquial Icelandic

    Colloquial Icelandic

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  • Browse Icelandic Online Readings

    Browse Icelandic Online Readings

    Texts to readin Icelandic and English simultaneously.

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  • Bloggið

    Bloggið

    Icelandic blogs.

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  • Beygingarlýsing íslensks nútímamáls

    Beygingarlýsing íslensks nútímamáls

    Alterations dictionary.

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  • About the Icelandic Language

    The Icelandic language, known as Íslenska, is a fascinating language with deep historical roots and a unique linguistic heritage. It is the official language of Iceland and plays a central role in Icelandic culture and identity.

    Icelandic is spoken by approximately 360,000 people, primarily in Iceland. Due to its isolation and limited influence from external languages, Icelandic has retained many ancient features of Old Norse, making it one of the closest living languages to the Old Norse spoken by the Vikings.

    The origins of Icelandic can be traced back to the settlement of Iceland by Norse Vikings in the 9th and 10th centuries. Over the centuries, the language has evolved and developed its own distinct characteristics, including complex grammar, rich vocabulary, and a relatively conservative spelling system.

    Icelandic is known for its intricate grammar, including four noun cases, strong verbs, and extensive use of compound words. It is also recognized for its relatively pure vocabulary, as Icelandic has adopted very few loanwords from other languages.

    One interesting fact about Icelandic is the preservation of traditional sagas and literature. Icelandic sagas are medieval literary works that provide insights into the history, culture, and mythology of the Viking Age. Icelanders take great pride in their literary heritage and continue to produce notable contemporary literature.

    While Icelandic is primarily spoken in Iceland, it is also spoken by Icelandic communities in other countries, especially in Denmark, the United States, and Canada. Learning Icelandic offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich cultural heritage and ancient traditions of Iceland and to connect with the vibrant Icelandic community.

    Click here to learn common phrases in Icelandic

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