The icelandic language
Icelandic is one of the oldest languages that are still spoken today that hasn’t changed much over the centuries. The efforts to preserve the Icelandic language are very strong in Iceland and around the world with concentrated efforts to pass on the language to younger generations and continue to create literature, music, and film in the Icelandic language. The threat of the Icelandic language becoming extinct continues to be enlarged given social media and digital technology, as well as the complexities of the historic structure of the language.
Don’t be discouraged though! For those interested in learning Icelandic, we recommend reaching out to your local chapter to see what events or meetups they might host.
Here are some other great resources to help you learn Icelandic:
GENERAL
Grammar
PRONUNCIATION
MORE RESOURCES
Because the Icelandic language is true to its roots, there are also many interesting words and phrases used to communicate things that don’t exist in other languages.
Dr. Jackson Crawford offers great resources in how to learn Old Norse (or Icelandic). He has recorded series of excellent videos which you can access below. Dr. Jackson taught Icelandic at the University of California at Berkley and is currently at the University of Colorado in Boulder, CO https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXCxNFxw6iq-Mh4uIjYvufg
15 Awesome Resources to Learn Icelandic: https://www.optilingo.com/blog/icelandic/resources-to-help-you-learn-icelandic/
Viltu Læra Íslensku: Internet TV episodes for those who are a little more advanced http://tungumalatorg.is/viltu_laera_islensku/en/