The Icelandic 4 course is tailored for you who are continuing to learn Icelandic. The course focuses on building a varied vocabulary for everyday language. You will practise all aspects of the language: reading, writing, listening and speaking, using a variety of practical methods.

Icelandic 4 is an intermediate course at level A2.2 according to The European Language Framework. A variety of teaching materials are used on the course, and active student participation ensures that learning Icelandic is both effective and enjoyable. The course materials Icelandic for everyone 4 is used in addition to games, cards, supplementary materials and various electronic aids.

You continue to learn Icelandic that is useful in daily life and relates to social discourse and your needs.

We place an emphasis on speech training, and you will practise a variety of Icelandic, both in conversation and narration.

You learn and use a variety of techniques that boost your confidence in speaking Icelandic.

All language skills are practised in the Icelandic course: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Grammar is taught and practised in a simple and practical way, in relation to the course material and building on what you have already learnt.

Your skills are assessed at the end of the course and you are given advice on the next steps in your Icelandic studies.

The course is for people, 18 and over, who wants to learn Icelandic. A prerequisite is Icelandic 1, 2 and 3 (120 hours) or equivalent knowledge.

At level four, Icelandic is used in teaching. Participants must be able to read and write in Latin script.

• Free placement test for registered students: An initial placement test is included in the course fee for those who need it to determine the most suitable level for their Icelandic studies. This ensures quality and better results.
• Attendance requirement: To graduate and receive a certificate, it is necessary to achieve 75% attendance on the course.
• Course Delivery: Please note that a minimum number of participants is required for the course to go ahead.
• Curriculum: Icelandic courses at Mími are based on the Icelandic language curriculum for foreigners, published by the Ministry of Education and Culture.

Electronic status assessment, contact: [email protected].

Situation assessment at Höfðabakka 9: [email protected]

Other: For those coming from countries outside the EEA: Part of the conditions set by the Immigration Authority for obtaining indefinite leave to remain in Iceland is to have completed 150 lessons/120 hours of Icelandic language study. It does not matter if different levels are taken or if levels are repeated.