Assessment for obtaining a certificate:
It is necessary to complete 80% attendance and actively participate in classes to receive a graduation certificate. At the end of the course, there will be a short review of the course material.
For whom: This course is a continuation of level A1.2 and is also suitable for those who have acquired basic skills in Icelandic at levels A1.1 and A1.2. Vocabulary taught in the course relates to daily life, health, family, food, and work. The course also introduces aspects of Icelandic society. Participants build confidence in using Icelandic through continued practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, using a variety of teaching methods. Grammar is taught in connection with the course material.
Objectives: The goal is to understand the main points of simple conversations and to be able to express oneself independently on familiar topics.
The course will cover the following topics: • a day at school, a day at work, • vocabulary related to work, • different words and expressions related to food, • setting and clearing the table, • ordering food, • buying food, • visiting the doctor, parts of the body, • reporting illness, • buying medicine, • describing family members.
Additional information:
Audio recordings, short conversations, language games (e.g. Kahoot, board games) are used. Homework and exercises in pairs or groups are used as support.
Assessment for obtaining a certificate:
It is necessary to complete 80% attendance and actively participate in classes to receive a graduation certificate. At the end of the course, there will be a short review of the course material.
For whom: This course is a continuation of Icelandic A2.1-A. It focuses on expanding vocabulary and communication skills in everyday situations such as health, services, leisure, and work. Students learn to take part in longer conversations, understand common texts, and write simple sentences and emails. Grammar is taught in connection with the course material, and the course also introduces students to Icelandic culture and everyday life. The goal is to increase students’ confidence and independence in using Icelandic.
Objectives: The aim of the course is to develop the ability to understand and express oneself in a variety of everyday situations, including at work, when communicating with public offices, service providers, and in social contexts. Students practice using Icelandic both orally and in writing, with emphasis on practical and realistic language use.
The course will cover the following topics: • appearance and clothing • weather and seasons • home, furniture, and moving • verbs – 1st and 2nd group, present and past tense + þolfall (accusative) • interests and hobbies
Additional information:
Audio recordings, short conversations, language games (e.g. Kahoot, board games) are used. Homework and exercises in pairs or groups are used as support.
