The digital age is killing the Icelandic language, said Ingibjörg Rósa Björnsdóttir. Alas, it simply isn’t cost-effective for any company to create IT interfaces in Icelandic, a language spoken by ...

It has weathered the harsh Arctic conditions, war, and religion, but there is one thing the Icelandic language may not be able to survive: the influx of modern technology. Experts have issued a ...

Reykjavik: In Iceland's parliament, six cleaners take a break from their duties to spend time learning Icelandic, seen as one of the principal barriers to integration in the country. Of the roughly ...

REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) — When an Icelander arrives at an office building and sees “Solarfri” posted, they need no further explanation for the empty premises: The word means “when staff get an ...

Two centuries ago experts predicted that Icelandic would be a dead language by now. But the doomsayers can eat their words: Icelandic is alive and kicking despite an onslaught of English brought on by ...

REYKJAVIK, Iceland -- The Icelandic language, a unique dialect of Old Norse seen by many as a source of identity and pride, is being undermined by the widespread use of English, both for mass tourism ...

I n spired by Iceland has released a tongue-in-cheek sing-a-long film to encourage visitors to attempt Icelandic speech while visiting, despite its difficulty. “The Hardest Karaoke Song in the World” ...

You don’t need to master the official language to get by in the Land of Fire and Ice. But learning a few tricky words can deepen your connection to the locals and their enduring heritage. As in most ...

A SHAMELESS SNP MP has trousered another pile of taxpayers’ cash to pay for Icelandic lessons. Western Isles MP Angus MacNeil this year claimed £685.79 to pay for classes in the language spoken by the ...