LÓA Language School

A young woman with glasses sits in a long hallway. She looks away from her laptop and books wistfully, half-smiling at the photographer. She's a student
; she's happy with her studies.

Learn Icelandic online -
wherever, whenever
suits you

LÓA at a glance

LÓA Language School is a new and exciting Icelandic language school providing online independent study courses currently aimed at the beginners' levels, as well as online tutoring.
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With so many of our daily activities moving online over the past years, creating user-friendly, attractive and professional learning spaces has become more relevant than ever. We offer you that space.

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Blog & News

Strandveiðar

Coastal fishing season is upon us! The sustainability of Icelandic fish is ensured, at a cost, and the Icelandic fisherman's fantasy is about to start, made perfect by a freshly caught meal as a reward at the end of a long day at sea.

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Júrovision

Júrovision starts tomorrow! Systur (actual Sisters) will represent Iceland, singing about hope, freedom and of better days to come.

Dimmisjónir: celebrations and graduations

Secondary school graduations are upon us with their odd, costumed traditions.

Leiðsöguhundadagurinn

Today is "leiðsöguhundadagurinn"! We're using the opportunity given by this fun word to get to the bottom of the structure of really long Icelandic words, plus looking into the history of dogs in Reykjavík. Click to see the connection between these two topics :)

Sumardagurinn fyrsti: First day of summer in Iceland

Gleðilegt sumar! Today is the first day of summer! Sure, it is still freezing but put on your Sunday-summer-best and take part in the festivities which will take place all over the country on this much-enjoyed public holiday!

Páskar: Easter in Iceland

Easter is here and you are going to need some new Icelandic words to discuss days off, store opening hours, and understand what day you are to appear at your in-laws' for the Easter meal.