Former President Vigdis Finnbogadottir told The Associated Press that Iceland must take steps to protect its language. Teachers are already sensing a change among students in the scope of their Icelandic vocabulary and reading comprehension. A number of factors combine to make the future of the Icelandic language uncertain. Concerns for the Icelandic language are by no means new. Asgeir Jonsson, an economics professor at the University of Iceland, said without a unique language Iceland could experience a brain drain, particularly among certain professions.

Source: National Post April 22, 2017 18:33 UTC