Icelandic Online

As you folks have noticed, there are some bugs still existing in Icelandic Online after we converted to our new system. We know about many of them and we are working on solving them. There are also some new feateres coming up which we didn't manage to finish before launching the new system. One of those features is a user feedback system which we hope to present within days.

Icelandic Online PLUS
The University of Iceland distance learning course.

On February 1d we will be launching Icelandic Online PLUS. This is an 8-week course which will be run through Icelandic Online with the aid of a tutor. The course is open to all those interested in Icelandic language and culture.

Icelandic Online PLUS is a distance learning course that offers learners an opportunity to work with a teacher and receive individual feedback on exercises and assignments that have been added to the existing course. All communication between students and teacher and between students will take place via the Internet through Icelandic Online. This semester we’re offering both beginners and intermediate level:

Icelandic Online PLUS I (February 1st – March 26th)

A beginner level course focusing on basic skills, such as the structure of the language, vocabulary and pragmatics.

Icelandic Online PLUS II (February 1st – March 26th)

An intermediate course open to all those who have completed Icelandic Online PLUS I or have basic skills in Icelandic language.

The focus is still on the structure of the language, vocabulary and pragmatics.

Both courses will run again in October – November 2010

Registration is open till January 27th

Price: 40.000 ISK (approx. 320$ or 220€. Please note that the course fee will be charged in ISK and the announced prices in US$ and € might vary due to rate changes. For further information on currency please contact your bank. You can also refer to the Central Bank of Iceland)

Registration form: https://ugla.hi.is/K2/eydublad.php?sid=135&fid=3601

Payment form: http://tinyurl.com/icelandiconlineplus2009/

(Secure server, all types of credit cards accepted)

Please note that your registration is not valid until the course fee has been paid.

Further information: [email protected]

Icelandic Online III and IV are now at the preparatory stage. With Icelandic Online I to IV, study material will be available online equivalent to two terms’ study of Icelandic, providing a good foundation for further study.

The University of Iceland’s Language Centre offered for the first time in autumn 2006 distance learning using Icelandic Online as the basis of the course. These courses enjoy growing popularity.

The self-instruction courses Icelandic Online I and II have now been running for several years. Registered users number about 16,000, and the website has about 600 visitors each day.