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 »
Everyday life can be hectic sometimes. So hectic, that it could also be tricky to fit language practice into your schedule. Especially once you’ve advanced to the intermediate level and need to put in more time and effort. Lucky for us, we can rely on our smartphones for this as well. There are numerous intermediate …
The 7 Best Intermediate Greek Apps: Find What Fits You BestRead More »
Let me start by addressing the elephant in the room: studying grammar can be tedious and challenging. Traditional learning approaches will constantly instruct you to learn and repeat grammar rules, often out of context. Most of the time in a boring and dated manner that modern linguistic and pedagogical methods have rendered obsolete. I am …
Greek Grammar Practice: Rules, Resources and Tips for Improving Your Greek Grammar SkillsRead More »
Each of us goes through a unique language-learning process. However, a consistent flow of appropriate Greek resources is critical for everyone trying to learn Greek. Fortunately, there is a comprehensive list of Greek language resources for your learning needs. Finding the best ones, or those that are most compatible with your unique learning style, can …
Greek Resources: Best Tools to Enhance Your Greek Language Learning ProcessRead More »
