Speak Icelandic from your first week in Reykjavík
An immersive platform designed specifically for foreign students living in Iceland. Real conversations, cultural context, and daily practice — so you can connect with the people around you.
Daily Word Practice
Beginner A1Built for life in Iceland,
not just textbook grammar
We combine spaced repetition science with real Icelandic situations you'll encounter every day — from ordering at Bæjarins Beztu to chatting with classmates at HÍ.
Conversation First
Learn phrases you'll actually use — in shops, at university, at social gatherings. Grammar comes naturally through patterns, not rules.
Spaced Repetition
Our AI tracks what you remember and what needs review. Words reappear at the perfect moment for long-term retention.
Native Audio
Every word and phrase recorded by Icelandic speakers. Train your ear for the unique sounds — þ, ð, ll, and the pre-aspiration that makes Icelandic special.
Cultural Context
Understand the culture behind the language — from þorrablót traditions to the Icelandic naming system and everyday social norms.
AI Writing Partner
Practice composing messages, emails, and short texts. Get instant feedback on grammar, word choice, and natural phrasing.
Progress Tracking
See your vocabulary grow, track daily streaks, and earn milestones as you progress from survival phrases to confident conversation.
Six levels from zero
to confident speaker
Each level is designed around real milestones in your life as a student in Iceland.
Survival Icelandic
Greetings, numbers, café orders, navigating Reykjavík, basic introductions
Daily Routines
Shopping at Bónus, weather talk, public transport, making small talk
Campus Life
University vocabulary, study groups, emailing professors, housing terms
Social Connections
Making friends, weekend plans, dining out, expressing opinions and feelings
Working in Iceland
Job applications, workplace Icelandic, kennitala/bank basics, professional emails
Confident Speaker
News discussion, storytelling, humor, debating, reading literature excerpts
Situations you'll face
every single day
Each scenario is a mini-lesson built from real conversations in Iceland.
At the Café
Order kaffi like a local
At University
Navigate campus life
Grocery Shopping
Find what you need at Bónus
At the Doctor
Describe symptoms clearly
Finding Housing
Read listings, contact landlords
Social Events
Weekend plans & party chat
At the Bank
Open accounts, handle paperwork
Public Transport
Strætó routes & asking directions
When to use this
Masculine form. Feminine: ein, neuter: eitt.
From "Halló" to holding
conversations in months
Hear from international students who've used Íslensku to connect with Iceland.
"After 3 weeks I could order food, chat with my landlord, and understand basic signs around campus. The scenario-based approach is perfect for daily life."
"The cultural context sections helped me avoid so many awkward moments. I finally understand why everyone talks about the weather here!"
"15 minutes a day on the bus to campus. Within two months my Icelandic colleagues started speaking to me in Icelandic instead of switching to English."
Your Icelandic journey
starts with one word
Choose your quiz mode and begin practicing 80 survival phrases.
Flashcards
Tap to flip & self-assess
Multiple Choice
Icelandic → pick English
Reverse
English → pick Icelandic
Greetings & Basics
18 phrases
Numbers 1–20
20 phrases
At the Café
15 phrases
Navigating Reykjavík
15 phrases
Basic Introductions
12 phrases
10 words per session