Do I need a smartphone?

For now, we have finished developing the learning platform to be accessible on most modern smartphones running iOS and Android, so you can take TVÍK everywhere (well, anywhere with a stable internet connection). If there is demand, we will consider adding web-based access; let us know!

Does TVÍK make me speak out loud?

No! Well, yes, but only in your own brain. TVÍK will make you construct sentences, but will not record you, as we have not found talking to your phone to be particulary effective in helping you build confidence. However, we are developing an optional Gym skill for you to practice pronunciation.

Is TVÍK for everyone?

TVÍK is ideal for those who have attempted learning Icelandic but are stuck between vocabulary-heavy apps and grammar-focused classes. If you're entirely new to the language, the learning curve will undoubtedly be steeper, but don't worry——TVÍK is equipped with every tool you'll need along the way. We also hope you're quite comfortable reading English, although we hope to offer support for other languages in the future.

Can I buy TVÍK for my employees?

Yes! Get in touch via email or +354 7645707.

Isn't this quite expensive?

Right?! With TVÍK's mission being to ensure access to Icelandic learning for everyone? TVÍK is a digital course that has taken years to develop and perfect, and offers over a hundred hours of course content (84 simulations + gym exercises). We're committed to keeping TVÍK cheaper than other Icelandic in-person courses (15-40 hours, usually around 55,000 ISK) or four 45-minute sessions with a private tutor (usually 10,000 to 15,000 ISK), while still offering vastly more than a regular course. We are not yet making enough to cover our monthly expenses and have so far relied entirely on grants for development, but as soon as we find ourselves operating with a surplus, we're committed to lowering the costs further. We also hope to seek funding to support different languages and expand our market to hopefully lower costs for Icelandic learners even further in the future. Until then: if you don't have access to union reimbursements or find the cost a barrier, please get in touch—we'll offer you a discount, no questions asked. We're not here to profit off the tremendous lack of access to opportunities that foreigners in Iceland face, we're here to fix it.

Can I pay monthly?

TVÍK is a 3-month digital course, designed to be completed as a single journey, with a single storyline. Therefore, we only offer access to the course as a whole.

Do I need to finish the course in 3 months?

TVÍK contains 84 lessons, which means you can complete it in 12 weeks if you finish a lesson every day. The license remains valid for a year from date of purchase, so you'll have enough time to go through the course. If a year is not enough, you can renew the license at a discounted price.

Do I need to understand English?

For now, yes — at least well enough. We are working on seeking additional funding to add other support for other languages and to fulfil our mission of making Icelandic learning accessible for everyone.

What is the story of TVÍK?

After months of struggling to piece together a single sentence in Icelandic, even with a decent grasp of the vocabulary, Gamithra found herself thrown into the deep end of the pool working on a remote sheep farm in North Iceland where she had no chance other than to make all the mistakes she needed to gather the courage to speak to real humans. She daydreamed of combining her background in coding with the idea of throwing people in imaginary sheep farms, and in 2022, this vision won her Gulleggið, the largest idea competition in Iceland. The project has been in development since, fueled by grants from Rannís, Fræðslusjóður and Atvinnumál kvenna.