How Long to Read Old Norse - Old Icelandic: Concise Introduction to the Language of the Sagas

How Long Does it Take to Read Old Norse - Old Icelandic: Concise Introduction to the Language of the Sagas?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 41 minutes to read Old Norse - Old Icelandic: Concise Introduction to the Language of the Sagas by Jesse Byock

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Old Norse - Old Icelandic: Concise Introduction is a modern "primer" for learning to read the Icelandic sagas in their original language. This straightforward, easy-to-use primer requires no previous language knowledge. It is designed for self-learning, in-class use, and distance learning. Starting with the first page, students read Old Norse passages from Icelandic sagas as well as episodes from Scandinavian myth and medieval sources. The language and thought of the Viking Age come alive in these critical, Old Norse reading segments. Old Norse - Old Icelandic is divided into 17 short lessons. Each lesson opens with a passage in Old Icelandic drawn from sagas or mythological sources. Lessons focus on the grammar and vocabulary necessary to master the reading(s). In this way, original texts determine the instruction, and students master grammatical elements as they are needed. To speed the learning, each lesson contains a short vocabulary of new words and phrases, as well as practice exercises, reinforcing the grammatical explanations. For a free Answer Key to the exercises, visit our website: oldnorse.org.

How long is Old Norse - Old Icelandic: Concise Introduction to the Language of the Sagas?

Old Norse - Old Icelandic: Concise Introduction to the Language of the Sagas by Jesse Byock is 216 pages long, and a total of 55,296 words.

This makes it 73% the length of the average book. It also has 68% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Old Norse - Old Icelandic: Concise Introduction to the Language of the Sagas Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 2 minutes to read Old Norse - Old Icelandic: Concise Introduction to the Language of the Sagas aloud.

What Reading Level is Old Norse - Old Icelandic: Concise Introduction to the Language of the Sagas?

Old Norse - Old Icelandic: Concise Introduction to the Language of the Sagas is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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