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Learning to Speak Greek
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Greek Language ProgramsThese are some Greek language programs that I have used and enjoyed which will help you better understand what is going on around you in Greece. |
 The
Read and Speak Greek
CD-Rom
program by Dr. George Balanis and his
wife Toula is a fun way to learn. I
bought it for my 6-year old daughter
and I use it as well. I have
recommended this to many people.
It's like taking years of Greek
classes. Easy to use. If you know some Greek but want to fill in the gaps this is a great way to jumpstart your language skills and if you are just a beginner this is a great way to begin.
Click on pictures, words and phrases and the program speaks to you in Greek. Lots of vocabulary and grammar lessons too.
For more information on his programs for learning Greek visit www.greecetravel.com/anotek |
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The Modern Greek
Language Series by Matina Psyhogeos
has grown out of the
need for a comprehensive Beginning through
Intermediate-Advanced course for the student of
the Greek language. The strict criterion is that
techniques and principles of this curriculum are
presented simply and methodically. The Psyhogeos
Program has been tested and applied extensively in
high schools and colleges and was presented, by
its developer - the highly regarded educator - in
many conferences, seminars and workshops in the US
and other English-speaking countries with
excellent results. It offers a variety of books
for the study of the Greek language by the student
at home or under the supervision of an instructor
when the student is very young.
(However I
started on this program when I was 48 and I think
it is
great-Matt) SPEAK GREEK in 2 MONTHS is
a unique method that will teach you conversational Greek in the shortest period of time -
2 months! It is done phonetically, and comes with a
book, 2 CDs, and an ENGLISH- GREEK (phonetic) DICTIONARY. Total cost:
$79.00
The author, Helen Dumas, is nationally recognized twice as "The Teacher of the Year", and three times by the Greek government" as "the international authority in teaching the Greek language in the simplest, easiest, and most effective way. Mrs. Dumas also teaches via the INTERNET AND TELEPHONE 6 different ability levels of Greek to children and adults - all over the world. For information, visit Helen's website: www.speakgreeknow.com. Also, her e-mail is: speakgreeknow@aol.com, and phone: 310.373.0808 Free Greek Lessons! For those who are already in Athens or plan to spend a long time here, the Open School of the Agora, located in the old Demotiko Agora (Public Market) on Fokionos Negri in Kypseli, has free Greek lessons. You can find out more by coming to the market at #42 Fokionos Negri or by e-mailing sxoleioagoras@yahoo.gr For Greek language courses in Athens and on the islands visit www.greecetravel.com/schools |
Matt's Helpful Greek Words and Phrases( italics are accented sylables)
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