TOGETHER

Together is an educational game that supports language learning and social integration for immigrants and locals in Iceland. With nearly 20,000 new residents in 2024, language remains one of the main barriers—only 71% speak fluent Icelandic after 5–10 years, and that figure only rises to 38% for those who have lived in Iceland for more than a decade.

Together uses a visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and oral approach through games, forms, and movement exercises. The game encourages cooperation, interaction, and language exchange in a fun and social environment. It is easy to produce and portable, making it ideal for integration projects—with the goal of making Icelandic more accessible and attractive to immigrants.

Together is an educational game that supports language learning and social integration for immigrants and locals in Iceland. With nearly 20,000 new arrivals in 2024, language remains a key barrier—only 7% speak advanced Icelandic after 5–10 years, rising to just 38% among those who have lived in Iceland for over a decade.

Together uses visual, auditory, kinaesthetic, and verbal learning through cards, shapes, and movement tasks. It organizations cooperation, communication, and language exchange in a fun, social setting. Easy to produce and portable, The game is ideal for integration programs, helping make Icelandic more accessible and engaging for newcomers.

Photos by: Sisters Lumiere