Haukur wrote [[.. I wonder if any of you have ideas on what kind of
course you would prefer, technique, structure, speed etc.]]
** I am starting from the beginning of the archives. This Q came on
post #21. If I am being redundant, forgive me.
Each lesson should consist of a text, simple grammatical
explanations, exercises and possibly illustrations (on the website).
This will give us the greatest benefit. In addition, every 4 or 5
lessons there should be a review.
Otherwise:
Text: This must be thoroughly understood & its correct pronunciation
mastered with the help of translations & equivalent pronunciations.
Grammar: These should always be preceded by examples, which are more
important than the rules.
Exercises: All answers should be checked. If the lesson is too
hard, the answer should be available as a guide. However, try not to
depend on it at all times.
Illustrations: Visual aids are very helpful. This is afterall how
all of us learned to speak our native-tongue.
Further, differences between English and Old Norse should be
emphasized equally with similarities. This means sounds that relate
to English & those that do not appear at all.
The pronunciation guide is the key to learning any language, as well
as the alphabet.
Again, if I have gone over old material, disregard.