Name: Learn Icelandic Language
Rating: 4.78871 (1382 reviews)

User Reviews for Learn Icelandic Language

4.79 out of 5

1.4K Ratings

6 years ago, P falcon

Fantastic app!

This app has done a great job teaching me the basics of Icelandic. I’m used to more textbook learning styles, so this has been different and fun! It was hard for me to find any good resources for learning Icelandic, a language I’ve been wanting to learn for a long time, so I’m super happy that I found this app. It’s clear to understand and helps the words and phrases stick in your head easily. I’d highly recommend it to anyone who’s serious about learning a language. I can’t write a proper review without a little critique though, so I will say I would add a few things. Instead of just having a list of words, I would like to see some sort of flash card feature where you can quiz yourself. The little sliding games are fun, and they do a good job of teaching you, but I feel like a separate section with flash cards would add another layer onto the learning. Also, I wish you had an option to see the picture AND the English word above the one you’re trying to learn, just because when you’re going through them quickly it’s easy to associate just the picture with the Icelandic word, instead of what the picture MEANS (If that makes any sense). Other than those small things, I LOVE the app and I might even try it for another language in the future. Keep up the good work!

6 years ago, Travyleigh

Love it!!

I’m wanting to learn Icelandic, because it is the most ancient-still-spoken Germanic language, and I’d like to keep it alive. I speak English, some Spanish, some Portuguese, German and understand Yiddish. Being able to speak German does help with Icelandic for sure, except for pronunciation. Very glad it has spoken voice on here, as I try to master accent while learning languages. I just wish it had both male and female pronunciation, to catch different tones, to further understand how I (as a male) should be sounding. If you learn a language by hearing only female voice, you can pick up feminine voice manipulations, which might throw off your listener, or throw YOU off when you hear a man speak. Other than that, 100% love it!

4 years ago, DAZE IN FURS

It’s a good app for a beginning student of Icelandic

The app thus far has done a good job of covering the basics of the Icelandic language. It also splits words into categories, such as food and essential daily conversational words. However, it can be difficult to understand the pronunciation of certain words or phrases, and could use more activities with regard to that aspect. It seems that I am learning the language but not how to speak it. Additionally, it has you match Icelandic words with images that are often vague. For example, “Takk fyrir”, which means “Thank you”, is represented by the symbol of someone giving a thumbs up. “Vinsemlegast”, which means “Please!” is represented by a similar image of a man begging. Some of these images serve to confuse. Nonetheless, it’s a good app, and is really beneficial toward helping me learn.

2 years ago, perlexed sandwich lover

Enjoying it so far!

This app offers a free trial! Method seems to work so far(I’ve been learning Icelandic for 15 minutes but I’m guessing if you’re reading this then there is a chance you are too.) Gamification of language learning is an interesting concept and I wonder about the long term results as opposed to instance based results for this method. Anyway this is a review not a novel so I will leave you with those deep thoughts as you too embark on your journey to learn Icelandic. Decided to slowly translate this review to Icelandic over this next week to give you a good idea of what to expect from this app.

1 year ago, xXNeko_SamuraiXx

Great app but..

This is a really great app and it’s pretty fun, but if you don’t pay it only gives you five minutes to practice every 10 hours. I would give this app 5 stars if it gave you more time, like 30 minutes-1 hour every 10 hours or something like that. I just don’t think it’s fair that I can’t practice for more than 5 minutes because I can’t pay. I think it should work like Duolingo with the hearts, and I would be using Duolingo but they don’t have Icelandic. This app is very fun though and it helps me remember the words as well if not better than Duolingo did when I learned Japanese. TL;DR: If you don’t pay you can only play for 5 minutes every 10 hours, but if you’re okay with that it’s very fun and useful!

6 years ago, Angela Jasper

premium is worth it

Paying for premium is worth it in my opinion. I am amazed at how much I have learned in such a short time. The balance between stretching my ability (means more mistakes), hints (when I get stuck, just a small nudge in the correct direction), and giving me the “easy” ones for me (gives me the confidence, and enthusiasm to continue) is well done. I especially like the cycling back of previous learning, the sometimes showing capital equivalents of the letters, and the dojo. The speaking of the words and phrases is extremely helpful. I have the option to also learn from a university online for this language for free. Maybe when I get further with this app, I will feel more inclined to continue with my learning on the university free site as it covers more grammar, etc. I will be deleting the other apps for this language as this one does what they do and more as well as better in my opinion. Well done! Thank you greatly for this app!!!

5 years ago, Wax wax girl

I just got it and it’s pretty good

This app is better than most language learning apps out there that I’ve seen. This is a really fun and engaging app that makes what would otherwise be the living hell that is learning a language fun. I only have one critique, the pronunciation is what gets me every time and I’m not sure if it’s just me but it’s hard to understand sometimes so I would suggest implementing how to pronounce the word like how you would see it in a dictionary or something like that. Other than that this app is fantastic I would definitely recommend it.

4 years ago, ndunwibwfy

Wow

Ok٫ so I was watching a movie and had no idea what Icelandic was. Then, some guy and women pop up, and turns out they’re Icelandic. The women was beautiful, and they started speaking the language. I was like, “Mom, what type of language is this?” And she says it’s Icelandic. Long story short, I thought the ppl were really pretty from there, and the language was more beautiful than I could ever imagine. I really wanted to learn Icelandic, so I downloaded this app. I know 18 words already. It may give u premium, but I think ur better off without it. -Elina M.

2 years ago, no nik-name

All in all, very good informative app.

This app has definitely helped me learn Icelandic, my opinion it does not offer that much immersive Ness, but then again I’m still at a very beginner course. I think it would be great if the sessions were a little longer than five minutes. However it is pretty informative. One thing that I think could be added to it, is A sort of feature where it says a word or phrase, and then you have to repeat it back, and it just helps you learn to pronounce it. Because honestly some of the letters are very hard to pronounce.

4 years ago, Íslenskur ostur

Best app for pronunciation for Icelandic

I’ve tried nearly every Icelandic learning app and this is by far the best in pronunciation. My husband is Icelandic and I’ve been attempting to become fluent after a few years. This app is a step above the rest, even compared to Memrise which has excellent courses available. Drops is very polished but I do worry about sentence structure later in the app. Seems to be better at learning vocabulary than conversation skills. I may give pro a shot for a year to see if I improve.

2 years ago, JumperGirlz

Edit

Okay, so the app has a LOT of issues with pricing- like, a lot a lot. However, I was able to go through Apple to select a plan from about 50 possible prices and combinations. Once I had the pricing sorted out I have been using the app and find it very helpful. The developer really needs to work on the pricing thing, though, the price changing every time you log in or additional pricing when you’ve already bought premium really isn’t good. Once that is sorted though it is a decent app.

2 years ago, lnskyys

Easy learning AND…

5 stars for easy learning.. Icelandic isn’t a particularly easy language to get but this makes it fun and surprisingly easy! AND a note/request is to add more common phrases while ordering at a restaurant or store since this is a highly used vocabulary list while traveling .. there is some good basics but a more in depth chapter would be great (“I’d like to order…” , “what is the specialty here?”, “can I get a to-go container”, “do you have ____ in stock?”, etc)

6 years ago, lhv617

Learn with pronunciation AND pictures

Icelandic is a language not easily found amidst learning apps...I was so excited to find not only is the drops program so well equipped to teach this language, but many others as well. You can pay for a subscription or simply try their 5 minutes of free lessons per day. Honestly, how much are most of us really retaining, or have time to study during a busy work day. Be it a trip or a proper go at becoming fluent, I highly recommend Drops.

5 years ago, Surikivi

Great tool!

Absolutely wonderful way to learn languages! Premium is totally worth it. I’m happy it syncs your progress across devices. My only wish is so see a section to get further handwriting practice if desired and also a speech section to check if your pronunciation is correct. Thank you for making the language learning app I’ve been looking for. I will update once I’ve seen more of it. Really hope there is a sentence and conjugation section later on!

6 years ago, FayeK578

Incredible!

This app is like flash cards on steroids! The range of language options is impeccable, such clear and absorbable pronunciation is a rare find in language apps but of course this one is here to impress!! This app is user friendly and here to teach, I’ve never been so addicted to learning! While this app is an incredible vocabulary builder, I’d suggest they expand to sentence building and put a focus on applying the vocabulary words we’ve learned. Overall, very happy with the setup and performance.

5 years ago, InkeriFox

Simple but not boring

This app is so simple with how it teaches the language,it doesn’t try to overcomplicate anything or make you do something you’re not ready for. It’s very thorough with each new thing it teaches, too. From matching a word to the right picture to spelling it out, it tests you in every way it can. You can move on when you’re ready or just restudy what you’ve already learned. I thought it’d be too good to be true, but I’m in love with this app.

3 years ago, Volcano_researcher_firechaser

Fantastic way to learn Icelandic!

Feels natural and you can go as quickly or slowly as you want through each lesson. Definitely worth the premium price but still offers you enough to learn in one day to leave you feeling challenged but not fried! Wish I had started with this app sooner since I arrive next week. But I am already much more confident than I was before I started using it!

5 years ago, Savaline

I've only done one lesson but

I'm confident in saying that I really have faith that this will be a huge help! It was recommended by someone else I know learning Icelandic on their own. The interface is really sleek and the activities to learn vocabulary are interesting and fun. It's not genetic word practices, the games are really thoughtful. Every word is pronounced when interacted with as well, so there is plenty of listening practice to boot. I'm very impressed and excited moving forward.

6 years ago, dKay77

Finally an app with pronunciations

I just found this app and am super excited that it has pronunciations built in. I tried other apps to learn Icelandic, but they didn't have voice outputs. For a language like Icelandic it feels as if voice outputs are one of the most important things - how else will you learn how to pronounce letters like ð or þ... Or how to pronounce words with two ll in the end? I also like the playful interactive character of the App. Well done!

6 years ago, Tim avramenko

So far so good

I love the picture examples even after the 5 minute free trial I picked up a few “food” words. I go to Iceland often so having an app like this would make it easier for me to get around and speak with the locals and learn the culture deeper, I’ve yet to try the full version. I feel I will probably sign up for the full version and continue learning the language to further expand my knowledge of the beautiful country, and its culture.

7 years ago, Diana was here...

I absolutely love it!

I love this app! I just downloaded this and I can’t take you enough! This is so easy to use and this app actually helps you learn Icelandic. It was really hard to find this app, but I’m very glad I did find it. Most people want to learn French or Spanish and I’m over here struggling to find something to help me learn Icelandic. And what do you know! I found this. Overall my point is, I’m not disappointed and I absolutely love this app.

6 years ago, Brynlee1969

Wonderful Vocabulary Booster

This app has helped me vastly, I recommend it with almost no issues. The only issues I have are largely my own but fault with commitment. Upon coming back, an option to take a comprehensive test or way to test every subject I know would be a suggested improvement. The feature where it throws in a word from other lists occasionally is perfectly tuned for consistent users.

6 years ago, Sagaformissima

Charming & Effective!

Like having a very young and receptive brain again, allows you to learn at your own pace so you can process the new information and build up organically. Useful repetition and review, the program detects words posing greater challenge and presents them more often to help you get these down. Really quite fun, it’s the closest one can come to feeling that wonderful sense as a kid of “job well done!”

4 years ago, L.)5663

Scammed and progress deleted.

Today the app required me to “sign in” to continue. This ended up linking the separate icelandic app to my multi language app, meaning that instead of getting to practice each language on the separate apps per day, i can only practice one language a day. What a cheap, dirty way to scam customers. If this was your business model, you should have never had the separate apps and tricked people into thinking this was a language resource that they could use for multi-language learning. I deleted the app immediately, as well as all the apps by drops, and i am never touching anything from this scammy company again.

4 years ago, Elliott_T

Good for learning but a horrible plan

I HATE that you only have 5 minutes to learn every day... I also hate that if you want premium there is only one plan (one whole year) I would rather have it for a month and see if it works, it is really annoying because I want to learn but this app makes it VERY difficult because of the restrictions of learning based on how much you have learned out of five minutes. Instead of this you should probably find some courses on another platform because of the lack of time you can spend learning on this app. This is my honest opinion and I don’t like this app.

3 years ago, Weeding um out

Awesome and engaging!

I love the way this app teaches! Just 5 minutes twice a day and I feel more confident about learning Icelandic than I did when I took two years of Spanish in a classroom!! I feel like I’m writing an infomercial with how stupid excited I am about this app, and would like to thank the creators or creator for rocking this it out.

1 year ago, carlyd718

Love approach, would help to have phonetic visuals

I love this approach to learning language and happily pay for premium. As an English-speaker it would really help to have phonetic representation of the words. Hearing the audio isn’t always helpful when I’m learning a language that uses different sounds than I’m used to. Otherwise this is great!

5 years ago, Eder-R

Great app.

So far it’s been a wonderful app. I’m very happy with it and will consider purchasing the permanent license for it. Given, I am also using other resources to study Icelandic. This app is great for quick study breaks during the day. I love how you can hear how the words sound on your stats page after a session by touching the word/image to continue practicing the pronunciation. Love it!

5 years ago, flownaidraug

Just started but learning quickly

I just started this today but the high-quality audio files and visual representations are really helping me connect the Icelandic words to familiar concepts. And it really helps that with each try they verbally repeat the word, so You get many opportunities to practice the language out loud and get your pronunciation down.

6 years ago, Whogivesashitifthisnameistaken

Fun way to learn, subscription is a hindrance

App design is really nice, and the learning structure is good so far too. I was looking for something similar to Duolingo for Icelandic, and I seem to have found it. The only downside is that you have to buy a subscription to be able to practice more than five minutes every ten hours. There's plenty of stuff that you get with a subscription, but I'd like to see unlimited practice in the basic tier.

2 years ago, jcinsta20023

Good, with a few buts

App works well and it’s nice to learn in daily small doses. It’s very visual, and it’s not always clear what meaning the image is meant to convey in my own language,let alone the one I am trying to learn. I wish there was more text to text translations and also a way to learn more about the letters themselves and the sound each one represents. Overall good, but for the price I would really hope for more substance.

4 years ago, jdjddksndnd

Amazing App!

Icelandic is an interesting language to learn because it is only spoken by 300k people or so. It is a very interesting language and this app does a very good job helping me remember words and get my spelling on point. I have one question. I’m not too far in, but I’m just wondering if this app will bring me as far as forming sentences and learning how to use verbs and stuff like that. Takk Fyrir!

5 years ago, Feisty Pixie

Love this Learning App

I’ve tried a few language learning apps, but I like this one because it gives a reminder every day. You do it for 5 minutes a day! I also like the way it intermixes and changes up the way you are learning each new word and then adding in the old words to make sure your are remembering.

5 years ago, hyperfunkzone

Learning! :D

The short bursts, Icelandic-only audio, and being able to view the words only in Icelandic is really helping me learn the words. I have a strong grasp of so many already :D and my brain doesn’t feel tired or worn out because the sessions are only 5 minutes long. I seriously love this. It’s a great addition to my other materials!

5 years ago, hunklmko

Starting Icelandic

Wonderful ! I’m a native Spanish speaker and fluent in English, have traveled to Iceland and this is the best app I have found to start to beginning with the most difficult parts of properly pronouncing the words and I actually enjoy the tongue rolls :) we have quite a few in Spanish in Peru (know very little German also which both help) but not as complex as the Icelandic ones. Great app, great visual cued pronunciation exercises! I was hoping duolingo would have Icelandic and basque (of basque heritage) since they have fictional silly languages like clingon and valerian lol but they give no love yet to smaller bodies of language speakers like basque and Icelandic but here comes drops to the rescue ! :)

3 years ago, Hmmmmmmmmmmmm.....

Great App!

I love this app so much! I’ve been wanting to learn Icelandic, and this is is the perfect app to do it! I love that there’s only five minutes a day to practice because it keeps me on my feet and ready for the next day. I also love how it gives you many opportunities to spell it, too. Continue the great work!

6 years ago, Littleyaca

Fun on first use

I just joined an Icelandic company, and it was a lot of fun using this app to learn some basic Icelandic words. The app teaches you is you go but does not frustrate you. Instead it turned everything into a game. That made it easier to try and learn new words like breakfast she is and fork. I have a long way to go to master language, but this was a fun start.

6 years ago, Ian656

Really good for learning vocabulary

Drops format is enjoyable and helps to keep the process interesting, as it gradually works additional word into your vocabulary. I have found it very helpful for learning words in short sessions everyday. I would definitely recommend it to anyone trying to expand your vocabulary in a new language.

6 years ago, artsypillowfort

So far.. great!

I love the fact that it has reminders so you can study every day! I’m a very visual learner, so these little games help a lot! It also helps that every time you get an answer right, it says the word. So it’s repetitive and that’s pretty good for learning a language! It’s intuitive and very aesthetically pleasing, i really love it. Just what I was looking for!

2 years ago, DrummingSongsCreativity

trying to learn icelandic to learn old norse and learn about norse mythology

i love norse mythology and want to speak at least some of mixed in languages in the culture. i also love Iceland and have been wanting to learn icelandic- i’ve barely had it for a few minutes and i already know this app will be useful.

2 years ago, bro there are no nicknames

Super easy

My whole family is Icelandic and I’ve wanted to be able to learn the language so I can speak to them and also be able to read it in stores, I’m actually here right now and this app makes it super easy to learn. I wish you could get a little more time for free on it but overall it’s pretty good.

2 years ago, bob_4444☺️

Awesome way to learn!

I love how the app is set up! It was exactly my learning style and made it feel easy learning new words. I especially liked the different ways it let you learn the words (crosswords, spell out the word, matching, listening, etc) and it kept switching it up!

3 years ago, snow.claw

Loving it

I’m loving it, the only down side is the timer for studying. You only get so many drops before you have to wait 10 hours. I mean it’s not terrible having to wait but I do like to sit for longer periods of time to study. It’s nothing big just an annoyance.

5 years ago, iLunar

Nice app

I like the simplicity, yet stylishness of the word matching. The voice is pleasing. This is good for a beginner. It is super easy to get started. My only complaint is how quick it is. I want more time to learn than just three or four words in a few minutes. Now I have to wait 10 hours? to do it again.

4 years ago, ewutokap

Interesting

I just love this app in general! It is definitely making it easy for me to learn the language, I just started the app but would be awesome if the photos were real photos of the objects. Other than that I haven’t had any issues yet and it has been pretty good so far.

5 years ago, Sitrona CP

Actually learning something!!

This is such a fun app - beautiful graphics done in a way that is conducive to learning. I like the few minute increments - that’s about enough time for me each day and helps me coming back for more. This is a thoughtful app done for today’s busy body (aka distracted person).

4 years ago, 60/40

Excellent so far!

I like the pace and ease! I would like a repronounce button, but I like the timed aspect! Also, wish there was a price that wasn’t premium. Maybe a middle range for those who can’t swing the big amount? It could offer less but more than the free version??

5 years ago, Neurogirlamg

So far loving it

Okay this is coming after one day but it repeats words in many different ways to get your mind to adapt and learn a difficult new language (at least difficult for me) 😁 5 minutes free each day... definitely worth giving it t a try

5 years ago, TheLDubz

Easy to use!

Many different learning styles are incorporated in this app to ensure you thoroughly and efficiently learn each bit. It continuously incorporates new words while simultaneously reviewing any previous words learned so far. I’m excited to learn a new language, and thankful to have this app as my guide!

4 years ago, JellyThatHeathenChick

Amazing

I have found this is the easiest app to learn a language on I have even tried computer programs schools use this is so much better just 5 minutes a day and all the words you learned are in your collection to review at any time so helpful

Description

Drops makes language learning an effortless fun. Practical vocabulary is bound to your memories through beautiful graphics and quick mini-games. The crazy part? You have only 5 mins per day to learn Icelandic. Might sound insane but works like a charm! :) These are the ingredients of the secret sauce: 100% illustrated: Pictures directly carry the meaning - you don’t have to use your native language at all! No intermediary. Faster, more effective and of course more fun for Icelandic learning process! :) 5 min sessions: limiting practice time sounds crazy but it it makes it incredibly addictive - which is cool thing for learning. The barrier of entry is close to zero so you can’t have any excuses: you’ll have 5 minutes even on the busiest day! Effortless play: We know why games are fun and addictive and distilled the essence into Drops. The result is a truly immersive experience but it’s not waste of your time while you play because you build a valuable knowledge. Quick: Keyboard typing is painfully slow. Welcome rapid swipes and taps! Especially for Icelandic vowels, and consonants. Trust us, you’ll need those extra seconds during the quick learning session ;) Vocabulary only: Zero grammar, just handpicked practical words. That’s our focus and we do it extremely well. The app teaches the Icelandic alphabet as well. Forge a habit: Drops wants to make you language learning addict. Effectiveness is nothing without a well established habit. We help you build one! We are extremely proud of our lovely word pronunciations by seasoned voice talents! Drops is free for casual learners: more than 2700 words in 150+ topics are all available for everyone. Hardcore language learners can subscribe for premium to progress faster with unlimited Icelandic language learning time. Our goal is to empower people of the world via language knowledge by providing a special tool that utilizes the universal language we all speak: pictures. ----------------- Keep tuned as even more languages are in the works! Payment information: 1 month - $13 1 quarter - $30 1 year - $90 - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period Have questions? Feel free to contact us at [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/language_drops Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearnwithDrops Blog: https://medium.com/languagedrops Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/language_drops/ Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: http://languagedrops.com/privacypolicy.html