The challenge of learning any language can be somewhat daunting at first glance. This is especially true for those languages that require the student to learn a new alphabet. This is the case for Greek, whether modern or ancient. < ?xml:namespace prefix = o />

Greek has some special draw to many. Perhaps the thought of learning the language of the great classics of civilization or of the cities that gave us democracy draws many. Large Greek communities in < ?xml:namespace prefix = st1 />America also provide a practical source for those wanting to connect with their ancestry. Travel is also another practical motivation for learning Greek.

Whatever the reason, the most important thing to remember is to determine what your goals are and choose the materials that will suit your learning style as well as fit the realistic amount of time you can provide to your studies.

Though at 12 million, the number of speakers of Modern Greek is significantly less than other European languages, a large variety of resources have been produced for the potential Greek student.

Recommended Modern Greek Language Resources

Pimsleur Greek 1

Learn to speak Greek at an intermediate level in just thirty easy lessons with this highly effective course. Sell it back when you’re done for $120, guaranteed.

FSI Greek Course

This course produced by the Foreign Service Institute as part of its Greek Basic Course series, provides introductory through intermediate level material. The goal of Foreign Service Institute courses is to provide the English Speaking student’s from any occupational background with practical knowledge and proficiency in their language of interest.

Talk Now Greek

Designed for beginners who want to start learning the Greek language as soon as possible. Whether on business, vacation, or perhaps meeting a foreign visitor, Talk Now! is the disc to get you started.

Vocabulary Greek

Primarily aimed to meet the requirements of children from 4-12, Vocabulary Builder Greek has proven popular with adults too! Speech recording the chance to record cartoons and play them back in your own “cinema”. Nine games of varying difficulty, with points awarded for correct answers. Over 100 words including colours, numbers, actions and simple sentences.

Talk More Greek

With Talk More, you can learn Greek the EuroTalk way using over an hour of broadcast quality video and the latest interactive techniques. Talk More is the latest series in the EuroTalk range for beginners to intermediates. It is the next step up from our best-selling Talk Now! Greek. Increase your basic knowledge and prepare yourself for World Talk Greek, our intermediate level. Talk More Greek is ideal for travellers, holiday makers, business people, students and families. Nine topics ranging from shopping trips to leisure activities and business meetings.

World Talk Greek

World Talk Greek is aimed at intermediate level learners who have already built up some confidence listening to and speaking Greek. The interactive games and quizzes will help to further develop fluency and understanding of the language. ï‚· 10 Greek language games including ‘Lottery numbers’, ‘What did you say’, ‘Sentence building’, ‘Out to dinner’ and others to help you learn, test and practice your Greek language skills.

100 Word Exercise Book for Greek

Published by G & W Publishing, Greek 100 Word Exercise Book compliments EuroTalk’s software by focusing on word formation, pronunciation, tips and the alphabet. There are various games and activities to play, as well as 100 tear-out flashcards for accelerated learning.

 

Additional resources and posts from around the web on learning ancient and modern Greek:

Learning Greek – The project’s main idea is that many Greek words could be found in many languages, something which might serve as a springboard, as well as an incentive for learning the Greek language. The dissemination of the Greek language was …

Learning Greek online – Wisely or unwisely, I have volunteered to lead a Greek email study group. Starting this week, we are going to fight our way through Douglas Mastronarde’s Introduction to Attic Greek. It’s probably the most grammatically rigorous of …

Immerse Yourself in the Greek Language and Culture – Another means by which you can learn the Greek language is by enrolling in an accelerated course that is available online. By learning Greek in this way, you will gain knowledge of a very basic foundation of the language. …

Online Koine Greek Instruction Site and more – The graphic below is from his Animated Videos for learning Greek that appear to be taken from his Mastering NT Greek resource (US$37.49 at Amazon; follow that link for more reviews and descriptions). You don’t get the texts included …

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