When will TVÍK be available?

We are starting a pre-sale round with the first month of lessons in September 2024 and will announce it on our mailing list. The full course will launch later in the year.

Can I not 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. We do wish it was less of a financial puzzle to run a start-up in Iceland, but go check with your union for a reimbursement and your employer for support, and let us know if your financial situation is a barrier to accessing TVÍK — we will help.

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.

Can I buy TVÍK for my employees?

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

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.