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Icelandic

ESCO reuse: transversal

The Icelandic language.

Icelandic — the Icelandic language. ESCO classifies it as a transversal (useful across every sector) skill within language skills and knowledge.

Category: language skills and knowledge › languages Also known as: ability to comprehend spoken and written Icelandic and to speak and write in Icelandic, competent in Icelandic

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Frequently asked questions

What is Icelandic?

The Icelandic language.

What category of skill is Icelandic?

ESCO classifies Icelandic under the language skills and knowledge category, specifically in the languages subcategory.

How transferable is Icelandic between industries?

ESCO tags Icelandic as a transversal (useful across every sector) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is Icelandic the same as ability to comprehend spoken and written Icelandic and to speak and write in Icelandic?

Yes — Icelandic is also known as ability to comprehend spoken and written Icelandic and to speak and write in Icelandic, or competent in Icelandic. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn Icelandic?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands Icelandic and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.