The following preliminary timetable gives you an idea of what each day will be like. Each morning, you begin with traditional classroom instruction, where you work through Icelandic grammar and vocabulary. In the afternoon, you sign up for short elective courses. We offer a wide variety of topics and teaching methods for you to choose from, including group work, problem-based-learning, self-directed learning, and conversation and pronunciation practice. In the evenings, films and lectures in simple Icelandic are presented. In all, there are 42 hours of class teaching and 40 hours of short courses offered!

 

The course focuses on your ability to communicate and therefore we will not focus on grammar training. Instead, we want to give you the opportunity to use the Icelandic that you learn on the course immediately.

 

Please find here the preliminary schedule.

Classroom learning in the morning, Mon-Fri, 09-12:
 Basics of grammar and vocabulary taught through lectures and exercises. Exercises in reading and writing skills up to CEFR level A1/A2/B1.

Electives in the afternoon, 14-16 or 16-18:
 In the afternoon, you choose from a variety of electives, including lectures, choir, pronunciation, conversation, language games and  problem-based learning. A detailed description of the electives you can find here. Students have to sign up for the electives.

During week III there will be a focus on Gísla saga. You will be introduced to the famous saga in simple Icelandic, and you will watch an acclaimed stage version of Gísla saga, performed as a one-man production by Elfar Logi Hannesson.  A visit to one of the settings of the saga, where you will have an opportunity to use your Icelandic, will give you a strong impression of the place.