<P><EM>Colloquial Icelandic</EM> provides a step-by-step course in Icelandic as it is written and spoken today. Combining a user-friendly approach with a thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Icelandic in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required.</P><P>Key features include:</P><UL><LI>progressive coverage of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills</LI><LI>structured, jargon-free explanations of grammar</LI><LI>an extensive range of focused and stimulating exercises</LI><LI>realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of scenarios</LI><LI>useful vocabulary lists throughout the text</LI><LI>additional resources available at the back of the book, including a full answer key, a grammar summary, bilingual glossaries and English translations of dialogues</LI></UL><P>This second edition has been extensively updated and revised throughout,