How a people or a country chooses to honor milestones and accomplishments reveals a lot about its culture. People celebrate events that are important to them in unique and interesting ways that allow you to learn more about them. So, learning how to say happy birthday in Greek is more than just learning a few …
“Happy Birthday” in Greek – All About Greek Wishes and CelebrationsRead More »
As we get older and life gets in the way of, well, everything, the prospect of spending your evenings at a language school may seem stressful. You want to learn Greek, and you are determined to succeed, but you still need some time for yourself. Worry not, my friend. Even though it can be difficult …
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Knowing how to greet people in a language you are learning or how to say “hello” when you are visiting another country is important. Not only is it polite, but it also shows that you are trying to acclimate to the culture and blend in with the locals. There are numerous ways to say hello …
How to Say Hello in Greek: A Complete Guide to Greek GreetingsRead More »
Will you be traveling to Greece and would like to be able to order your coffee in Greek? Will you be moving to Greece for work, and you just need to know enough to get by in everyday life? Do you want to impress your Greek yiayia by engaging in a conversation with her for …
Is Greek Hard to Learn? An Honest Approach to the QuestionRead More »
When I watch my favorite bands perform live, one of the things I always look forward to is the part where the vocalist says, “Thank you, Athens.” But it’s not so much an expression of gratitude as it is the opportunity to hear them say the word “Efkaristo.” It’s always fascinating to me as a …
How to Say Thank You in Greek: Formal, Informal, Useful PhrasesRead More »
Learning modern Greek is becoming increasingly popular. Whether you want to learn Greek for work, travel, academic reasons, or simply to improve your understanding of the language that is a direct descendant of Ancient Greek (looking at you, classicists), my first piece of advice is to go for it! If you are new to the …
The Best Way to Learn Greek: A Comprehensive GuideRead More »
Learning a language can be fun; speaking the language, well, that’s another thing. One of the universal experiences of language learning is that first time when you try to communicate in that language. You have prepared the perfect Greek sentence, you proceed to utter it with complete confidence when, alas! The native speaker starts something …
A Companion Guide to Greek Listening Practice: Tips and ResourcesRead More »
Every time we try to learn a new language, we encounter three major obstacles: the language’s grammar, its vocabulary, and our perfectionism. Suppose you want to learn Greek. We’ve previously addressed the difficulties of Greek grammar. As for the perfectionism issue, I wouldn’t even try to tackle it in a blog post. So, that brings us to …
How to Learn Greek Vocabulary: Tips, Tricks and ResourcesRead More »
Grammar can be a very tricky part of learning the Greek language. As we have already discussed, the key to mastering Grammar is practice. One thing you must surely focus on are the Greek tenses. But why are Greek tenses so crucial? The thing is, mastering how to refer to distinct events across the span …
Greek Tenses Explained: A Complete Guide for Greek LearnersRead More »
Learning a new language can be daunting. That is the case for modern Greek as well – and I know that one of the first questions that pops up in mind is “How difficult is it to learn Greek?”. Even though Greek is an Indo-European language, and thus belongs to the same language family as …
How Long Does It Take to Learn Greek? Here Are Our ThoughtsRead More »
