Faroese first caught my attention through the music of Eivør (Pálsdóttir), whose voice I discovered on The Last Kingdom soundtrack.
I’ve seen Eivør in concert a few times now after I fell in love with her voice and the sound of the Faroese language.
That was really my inspiration for wanting to learn Faroese in the first place.
Faroese is still a niche language, but it’s definitely rising in popularity (thanks in part to Eivør), and more course options are finally being released.
In addition to tourism, cultural interest, and music, the benefits of speaking Faroese can’t be overstated.
Today I’ll give you my rundown of the best (and worst) online Faroese courses.
Below you’ll find pros and cons for each Faroese course, pricing, and a summary.
Where applicable, I’ll also link to a full review of the course.
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IMPORTANT: Some of the items listed below are probably only loosely defined as “courses” for Faroese.
I’ve included them because they’re popular Faroese tools that deserve a mention.
DISCLAIMER: The comments below are personal opinions and some affiliate links are used.
The best Faroese courses online (most popular Faroese resources)
1. Talk In Faroese
Cost: $97 (one-time purchase)
Summary: Talk In Faroese is the best and highest quality Faroese course online, hands down. It is definitely the number one starting point for learning Faroese, offering hundreds of lessons designed to take you from zero knowledge through to a B1 equivalent competency.
It’s a linear course that’ll walk you through every aspect of the language in an easy-to-understand format.
What I like:
- Very comprehensive, detailed course that covers all aspects of Faroese
- Inexpensive and no subscriptions necessary
What I don’t like:
- Linear course may not be for everyone
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2. Faroese Online
Cost: Free
Summary: Faroese Online is a comprehensive, interactive course originally developed by the University of the Faroe Islands and the University of Iceland.
It focuses on practical language skills, grammar, and vocabulary through interactive exercises and audio clips.
Note: the course seems to be under maintenance and temporarily inaccessible, but the blog is still public.
What I like:
- Completely free to use
- Focuses heavily on everyday situations and basic grammar
What I don’t like:
- Interface is somewhat dated
3. Memrise
Cost: Free (Basic), Subscription for premium features
Summary: While Memrise doesn’t have an official Faroese course, its community section hosts several valuable user-created courses for vocabulary and basic phrases.
It utilizes a spaced repetition flashcard system to help learners commit words to long-term memory.
What I like:
- Wide variety of user-created Faroese content
- Excellent spaced repetition algorithm
- Highly mobile-friendly
What I don’t like:
- Quality varies drastically by community course
- No official, standardized Faroese curriculum
- Lacks structured grammar lessons
4. Transparent language
Cost: Subscription model (often free via public libraries)
Summary: Transparent Language offers a structured digital course for Faroese that focuses on vocabulary building, pronunciation, and basic grammar.
The platform uses a straightforward methodology incorporating listening, reading, speaking, and typing exercises.
What I like:
- Covers all core skills: reading, typing, listening, and speaking
- Often accessible for free through local library partnerships
- Structured, straightforward curriculum
What I don’t like:
- Interface feels academic and slightly dry
- Can be expensive if paying out of pocket
5. Bluebird Languages
Cost: Free basic tier, Subscription model for premium
Summary: Bluebird Languages provides audio-centric Faroese lessons designed around a spaced repetition methodology.
The course focuses heavily on listening and pronunciation, making it ideal for learners who want to build conversational confidence.
What I like:
- Extensive audio lessons
- Great for auditory learners
- Covers multiple proficiency levels
What I don’t like:
- App interface can be clunky and unintuitive
- Less focus on reading and writing skills
6. 17 Minute Languages
Cost: One-time fee
Summary: This platform provides a structured Faroese course designed to be used for just 17 minutes a day to establish a consistent habit.
It uses a unique long-term memory learning method that systematically repeats vocabulary until it’s fully retained.
What I like:
- Short daily lesson format prevents burnout
- Focuses on long-term memory retention
- Includes specialized travel and business vocabulary
What I don’t like:
- Some audio and exercises have a computer-generated feel
- Methodology can become highly repetitive over time
7. Sprotin
Cost: Free
Summary: Although primarily the definitive online dictionary for the Faroe Islands, Sprotin is an essential learning tool that includes grammar charts, noun inflections, and audio pronunciations.
It acts as the structural backbone for almost all Faroese language learners trying to understand complex grammar.
What I like:
- The definitive, official online dictionary for the Faroese language
- Provides vital noun and verb inflection charts
- Includes audio pronunciations for thousands of words
What I don’t like:
- Not a traditional guided course
- Geared toward reference rather than sequential learning
8. Forlagið Stiðin
Cost: Free
Summary: Faroese: A Language Course for Beginners is a free online audio course hosted by Stiðin.
It’s not a flashy modern app, but it’s an incredibly useful resource if you want structured Faroese listening practice. The course includes a large collection of audio tracks that follow the beginner textbook, covering dialogues, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar points, and everyday topics like greetings, directions, weather, shopping, food, and travel.
There are 15 units in total, and the site also provides the full audio collection as a downloadable 400MB zip file.
What I like:
- Completely free
- Excellent for listening and pronunciation practice
- Covers a wide range of beginner situations and grammar topics
- Audio can be downloaded for offline study
What I don’t like:
- Very old-school presentation
- Not interactive like a modern app or guided platform
- Works best alongside the textbook or another structured Faroese course
9. italki
Cost: Pay-per-lesson
Summary: italki connects language learners with native Faroese tutors for personalized, one-on-one video lessons.
The instruction is completely tailored to the student’s goals, allowing for thorough practice with conversation, pronunciation, and complex grammar.
What I like:
- Personalized 1-on-1 instruction
- Practice speaking directly with native Faroese speakers
- Highly flexible scheduling and curriculum
What I don’t like:
- The number of available Faroese tutors is extremely limited
- Can be much more expensive than using language apps
Best courses to learn Faroese summarized
This pretty much sums up every online Faroese course option currently available.
Talk In Faroese is a definite no-brainer.
In addition to this, make sure you’re getting regular Faroese practice with native speakers.
For that, italki is the easiest way to find really inexpensive practice partners and tutors. Thankfully, Faroese is available on there.
Just remember that even if you have all the courses on this list, you’ll still fail at Faroese without the right motivation.
Even a poor Faroese course can be effective in the hands of someone with the determination to succeed.
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