Flemming Valmundsson

Flemming is a good, casual teacher. I have not learned much grammar from him since I prefer to go into the books myself for that, but he is very good at correcting grammar and explaining, if applicable, in what situations your "wrong" phrase could've been used or what it would've been understood as if wrong. This lesson was almost exclusively in Icelandic which felt like a massive win. This is what I always strive for as the first major milestone in language learning and I think it is amazing at how quickly Flemming managed to set up a comfortable environment for that. Naturally, I didn't understand everything but from context I could make out the major points of what Flemming was saying and - I think - he was speaking at a relatively normal pace. Even then, I was still able to make out the majority of details too so either way, a huge win. Would warmly recommend!

Previous lesson was very helpful, teacher is most patient.

Flemming is definitely an interesting teacher. The lessons are casual and the language definitely reflects this too. He also seems to have a preference for how people actually speak versus how books teach us to speak, which I think is useful. He is forthcoming and eager to offer recommendations and tell you where you are at and what you need to do to become better. I did notice there is a lot of English in the lessons (currently I'd estimate a 70% English, 30% Icelandic split) which is somewhat understandable given that my level is not so high yet as to comfortably be able to hold Icelandic-only lessons. Flemming however has offered to try this multiple times already so I can only assume this'll come when it's time in the future. Recommend!

A really great and fun guy, giving off amazing energy. The lesson felt much more like a hangout session between friends than a class at school. Loved it!

Flemming is (I think) a new teacher. He clearly does have familiarity with linguistics (for example, with phonology), which can be useful to explain things quickly and accurately. The first lesson was pretty much focused on the absolute basics, i.e. pronunciation and giving an A1 introduction. I very much like Flemming's philosophy of pushing the learner and speaking in Icelandic at least 50% of the time, as this very much aligns with my own philosophy. However I'm sure if that's not your cup of tea, he'd make an exception for you. Other than that, he seems like a chill and casual guy eager to help people with learning Icelandic. Based on my first impression, I would recommend him for sure. I'm eager to say how the lessons will evolve once we get into more advanced territory.