Learning Greek Free

Proven Course Teaches Greek Quickly with Audio and Video

Beginner and advanced levels alike will enjoy GreekPod101, an excellent online and mobile way to learn Greek quickly.

GreekPod101's fun method and modern platform immerse you in the Greek language, giving you just what you need to achieve your goals for travel, business, family and other needs.

GreekPod101 is web and mobile based, giving you a custom Greek Learning Center anywhere. Download podcasts on your iPhone, Android, iPod Touch, iPod or any mp3 player and take them with you for practice and learning on the go.

High-Quality Content for Learning Greek

A key aspect to learning a language is quality content. GreekPod101 creates a steady flow of fresh content covering everything from cultural aspects of Greek to tidbits about navigating in Greece, plus practical information to help you get by.

Beyond Audio and Video

Engage in a combination of audio and video lessons, lesson notes and checklists, transcripts, PDFs, vocabulary training with flashcards and quizzes plus a Greek dictionary, grammar bank, a verb reference, social network and plenty more.

It's simple to get a free lifetime account.

A Hidden Gem for Language Lovers and Learners

This article presents a unique approach for intermediate to advanced (and beyond) learners of many languages to gain exposure to interesting material in their target language(s). It has to do with a very popular website that features short (usually less than ten minutes) presentations by some of the world's greatest and most famous minds (not always both ;) on their specific areas of expertise. It's called, simply, TED, and the presentations are called "TED Talks".

The TED website itself is not geared towards language learners or educators yet is useful for both. It is especially useful for English learners, as all the talks are in English. But it's also useful for anyone learning most of the world's most-spoken languages (as well as numerous lesser-spoken ones) who want to simultaneously watch inspiring, funny, courageous, fascinating, informative, persuasive, ingenious and often jaw-dropping presentations about technology, science, entertainment, design, business and global issues - all while gaining exposure to their target language. Here's how and why...

Learn Survival Greek

Wikitravel users have collectively created a free Greek phrasebook with the goal of making it possible for travelers to "get by" while traveling in areas where Greek is spoken.

Wikitravel phrasebooks are available in many languages and each one varies in depth and detail. Most of the phrasebooks include a pronunciation guide, a general phrase list, information about dates and numbers, a color list, transportation-related phrases, vocabulary for shopping and phrases for eating and drinking. Some are even more in depth, and all are free!

Summary

BBC Languages offers a great introduction to the Greek language, for free. Consisting of a ten-part lesson plan, BBC Talk Greek offers newbies a multimedia learning experience.

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Καλώς ορίσατε! Welcome!

A gentle introduction to basic Greek in 10 short parts. Click on the topics in order: you'll see a slideshow and hear the language.

Then, look up useful phrases with tips on pronunciation and grammar, plus cultural notes. You'll be able to check what you've learnt with short challenges.

• Saying your name
• Saying where you're from
• Meeting and greeting people
• Family and friends
• Buying drinks
• Going shopping
• Booking a hotel
• Taking a boat trip
• Ordering a meal

If you're a tutor, do have a look at the tutor's notes with additional classroom activities.

Visit BBC Languages Greek.

Essential Greek Phrasebook

A collection of the most useful phrases in Greek for travelers by BBC Languages Quick Fix.

Not to be considered an Greek course, these simple phrases cover the most essential core necessities and "niceties" travelers ought to know ("Hello", "Goodbye", "Thank you", etc) to show cultural appreciation by speaking Greek!

Includes an online player to view the phrases as they are written in Greek and listen as a native speaker says them.

You can also download them to your MP3 player or print out a sheet and take it with you on your trip!

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