Greek LanguageThese 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. |
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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.
For more information on his programs for learning Greek visit www.greecetravel.com/anotek
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)
The
Phonetic Method
is a
simple, practical, self
taught course in Greek language for
children or adults. The course offers
vocabulary most frequently used in
daily life and brief dialogues for
everyday situations. For $39
(including shipping and handling) you
get a book and two 90 minute
cassettes, but the best part is that
Helen Dumas is available three
evenings a week to help students with
any problems they may encounter. Helen
Dumas is the Director of Greek
Education and Culture for the Western
United States English-Greek Electronic Dictionaries and Translators
For Greek language courses in Athens and on the islands visit www.greecetravel.com/schools |
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