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: The course is intended for individuals who have completed Icelandic levels A1.1 and A1.2 or possess equivalent skills. It is suitable for those who plan to take the Icelandic language citizenship test and wish to strengthen their language and communication abilities through practical exercises and focused training.
Objectives: The goal is to build participants’ independence and confidence in using Icelandic, improve comprehension of spoken and written language, and prepare them for the Icelandic citizenship exam with an emphasis on practical language use in everyday situations.
The course will cover the following topics: • conversations and everyday questions, • pronunciation practice and picture descriptions, • role-play and dialogues, • key aspects of Icelandic grammar from a practical perspective, • vocabulary useful for the exam and daily communication, • writing short texts and understanding simple written passages.
Additional information: The course emphasizes active participation, diverse exercises, and realistic communication practice. Audio materials, dialogues, images, recordingsare used to increase students confidence and language proficiency.
Icelandic for school and kindergarten employees A1.1-A1.2
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: The course is intended for individuals who have completed Icelandic levels A1.1 and A1.2 or possess equivalent skills. It is suitable for those who plan to take the Icelandic language citizenship test and wish to strengthen their language and communication abilities through practical exercises and focused training.
Objectives: The goal is to build participants’ independence and confidence in using Icelandic, improve comprehension of spoken and written language, and prepare them for the Icelandic citizenship exam with an emphasis on practical language use in everyday situations.
The course will cover the following topics: • conversations and everyday questions, • pronunciation practice and picture descriptions, • role-play and dialogues, • key aspects of Icelandic grammar from a practical perspective, • vocabulary useful for the exam and daily communication, • writing short texts and understanding simple written passages.
Additional information: The course emphasizes active participation, diverse exercises, and realistic communication practice. Audio materials, dialogues, images, recordingsare used to increase students confidence and language proficiency.
Icelandic for school and kindergarten employees A2.1a-A2.1b
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: The course is intended for staff working in schools and preschools who have completed level A1.1–A1.2 and wish to improve their ability to communicate in Icelandic in everyday professional situations with children, parents, and colleagues.
Objectives: The goal is to help participants take a more active part in daily communication in Icelandic, handle different situations at work, and express themselves with more confidence and accuracy. Emphasis is placed on vocabulary and language use relevant to the school and preschool environment.
The course will cover the following topics: • communication with colleagues – asking for help, discussing tasks and meals, • communication with children – explaining, guiding, and solving tasks together, • communication with parents – discussing health, well-being, and children’s routines, • describing the body, health vocabulary, and expressing illness or discomfort, • noun and verb conjugations, auxiliary verbs, and expanding workplace vocabulary, • sentence structure, common questions, and practical everyday expressions.
Additional information: The course is taught in clear and simple Icelandic with a focus on active participation and realistic practice. Audio materials, images, and dialogues related to the school environment are used to strengthen confidence and fluency.
Icelandic for school and kindergarten employees A2.2a-A2.2b
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: The course is intended for staff working in schools and preschools who have completed level A2.1 and wish to deepen their knowledge of Icelandic grammar, vocabulary, and spoken interaction used in daily communication with children and colleagues.
Objectives: The goal is to develop fluency and confidence in speaking and understanding Icelandic, improve the use of adjectives, verbs, and cases, and enhance the ability to communicate naturally in various professional and everyday situations.
The course will cover the following topics: • adjectives and gender – describing people, clothing, and objects, • accusative and dative cases – correct case usage in everyday speech, • use of verbs að mega (may) and að geta (can) – permission, ability, and possibility, • adjectives búinn and tilbúinn – expressing completion and readiness, • emotions and feelings – expressing and asking about well-being, • verbs and grammar related to daily work duties, • review and vocabulary – useful phrases, verb forms, and common questions.
Additional information: The course emphasizes practical exercises, dialogues, and real-life communication related to everyday work situations. Visual materials, audio recordings, and group activities are used to strengthen students’ confidence and speaking skills. The teaching is practical and connected to real workplace contexts.
