Reading Greek: Text and Vocabulary

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All I can say is, don’t get discouraged – and make sure you practice and hang out with Greeks as much as possible! Where can I learn Greek? One great little phrase to learn is yiassou / yiassass. It can mean hello, but also goodbye in Greek, so it can be very useful. Study Time: The course is divided into 8 sessions, each requiring around 2-3 hours of study. Studying with Reading Greek

In Greek, however Greek letters sound the same every time we read them. Exceptions are the letters Γ and Χ, and letters within a letter combination. The Open University has also produced free materials for students using the Reading Greek series of textbooks (JACT/Cambridge University Press). This causes some confusion among visitors trying to learn a few words in modern Greek. Memorizing the alphabetInvesting in a good course book, such as Ellinika A or Epikinoniste Ellinika is probably all you need. Most Greeks speak at least a few words in another language. So you don’t really need to worry about learning Greek at all.

Here’s a fun video for all the geeks out there – you can hear some cool ancient Greek words 🙂 The Greek alphabet I know a few people that prefer Athenaze, but I just could not work with it. I did not enjoy the slow pace and explanation-lite presentation of the grammar. The interactive quizzes below are also designed for students studying Ancient Greek using the Reading Greek series of textbooks (JACT/Cambridge University Press). These quizzes allow you to test yourself on the grammar you meet at different stages of the course.Language centres or university language departments are great places to look for language exchanges. 5. When in Greece, practice Greek in non-tourist areas You might be surprised to know that all modern European alphabets are actually based on the Greek alphabet. Crazy, eh!