Icelandic is derived from an earlier language Old Norse, which later became Old Icelandic and currently Modern Icelandic. The division between old and modern Icelandic is said to be before …

Icelandic is a Northern Germanic language spoken mainly in Iceland by about 350,000 people.

In this guide, we’ll cover the Icelandic alphabet and the basics of Icelandic pronunciation, as well as some of the hardest Icelandic words and names.

Sep 26, 2025 · Icelandic language, national language of Iceland, spoken by the entire population, some 330,000 in the early 21st century. It belongs (with Norwegian and Faroese) to the West …

Welcome to Icelandic From Scratch — a free, step-by-step course for anyone who wants to learn the Icelandic language, no matter your background or starting point.

The early form of the Icelandic language is Old Norse or, more specifically, Old West Norse and Old Icelandic. Today, Icelandic is similar to Faroese, at least in written form.

Íslenska (the Icelandic language) is mainly spoken in Iceland, but you’ll find native speakers across the globe - particularly in Denmark, Canada, and the US. It’s a beautiful language with …