Learn and Speak Greek Easily
A straightforward guide to mastering Greek conversation
Unlock the beauty of the Greek language with ease.
What you'll learn
- Basic Greek vocabulary
- Common phrases for daily conversations
- Pronunciation tips for clarity
- Cultural insights to enhance understanding
- Listening and speaking exercises
- Strategies for effective language retention
About this book
This book is designed for anyone who wants to learn Greek quickly and effectively. With a focus on practical conversation skills, it provides readers with the tools they need to communicate confidently in everyday situations.
Through engaging lessons and real-life examples, you will discover the essential vocabulary and phrases that will make your learning experience enjoyable and rewarding. Whether you're preparing for a trip to Greece or simply wish to explore a new language, this book is your perfect companion.
Who this book is for
- Travelers planning a trip to Greece
- Students seeking to learn a new language
- Language enthusiasts looking for a practical guide
- Professionals working with Greek clients
- Anyone interested in Greek culture
Why read this book
- User-friendly structure for easy navigation
- Focus on conversational skills for real-world use
- Cultural context to enrich your learning experience
- Engaging exercises to reinforce understanding
About the language
Greek forms its own independent branch of the Indo-European family. It is the official language of Greece and Cyprus and is spoken by about 13 million people.
Where it is spoken
Greece, Cyprus
Writing system
Written left to right in the 24-letter Greek alphabet.
Quick facts
- Greek has a written history of more than 3,000 years.
- Both the Latin and Cyrillic alphabets developed from the Greek alphabet.
- Greek letters such as pi and alpha are still used in mathematics and science.
- Arab scholars translated many Greek works of philosophy and medicine during the Abbasid era.
Why learn it
- Work in tourism and trade with Greece and Cyprus
- Travel the Greek islands and talk with local people
- Understand the roots of many scientific, medical and philosophical terms
Words shared with Arabic
- philosophia — source of Arabic falsafa, philosophy
- geographia — source of Arabic jughrafiya, geography
- mousike — source of Arabic musiqa, music
- kanon — source of Arabic qanun, law
- klima — source of Arabic iqlim, region
Comes with the book: the «Learn and Speak Easily» app
The book teaches you the word; the app trains you to say it. Open the app with your easyT account and practise every word and phrase in the book out loud.
2,188 words and phrases to practise in this book
Hear the right pronunciation
Every word and phrase in the book, spoken clearly, at normal speed or slowly.
Say it and get corrected
Tap the microphone and say the word — the app tells you right away whether you got it or came close.
The book's own chapters
Same chapters in the same order, with the word, its pronunciation in Arabic letters, its meaning and the book page.
A quiz after every chapter
Quick questions on what you learned; the app keeps your best score and your progress per chapter.
App details
- Free for everyone who bought the book, printed or digital
- Every language is open to Premium subscribers
- Sign in with your easyT account
- Works offline after a language is opened once
- Checking runs on your phone — your voice is never recorded or stored
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