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Break the Code in Greek
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5 students

Break the Code in Greek

Learn how to READ in Greek
Last updated 7/2024
English

What you'll learn

  • Read correctly in Greek
  • Learn how to write in Greek (Alphabet)
  • Understand the Basic Vocabulary (over 100 words and phrases)
  • Learn how to communicate with the locals in simple situations (how to order coffee)

Course content

1 section9 lectures38m total length
  • The Greek Alphabet2:43

    Mediterranean people are always expressive and use body language a lot to express their feelings. Let's utilize this and learn the Greek alphabet with gestures! It's a fun and interactive way to remember each letter! Konstantinos guides you through, making it easy and memorable.

  • Meet the Vowels9:27

    Let's unravel the mysteries of Greek vowels! Konstantinos will walk you through the five different ways to write the "I" sound in Greek, making it easier than ever to grasp. But he needs your participation, so stay alert!

    Plus, we've got a catchy song to help you remember them all effortlessly. By the end of this video, you'll be a pro at identifying and pronouncing Greek vowels, setting you on the path to mastering the Greek language!

  • Meet the Consonants8:48

    After the vowels, it is time to unravel the mysteries of Greek consonants! Did you know that there are mysterious letters in the Greek language? Konstantinos will help you remember all the tricky consonants but he needs your help again, are you ready?

    P.S

    At the end of this video, Konstantinos' mother shares the best Greek coffee recipe with you!

  • The Magic Stress3:16

    Greek is characterized as a dynamic stress language. Dynamic stress refers to the volume of the voice and states that the stressed syllable should be pronounced with more intensity than the unstressed syllables. In contrast with other languages that don’t use a stress mark, Greed does and we call it ‘tonos’.

    Now is the time for some magic!

  • First time in a Café2:32

    Konstantinos has a new job since teaching Greek is not enough those days. This immersive experience will help you feel more confident using Greek in real-life situations! So imagine you are the customer in this café and Konstantinos is the best barista! Get ready to sip on some virtual coffee and expand your language skills dynamically and interactively!

  • "What would you like please?" Song0:57

    You are going to ask many things in Greek, so this song will be useful! Let the catchy tune stick in your mind and try to memorize the lyrics. You can apply this everywhere from the local supermarket to the bar or the bakery.

  • The Aegean Story (Reading Session)9:52

    "The Greek language is a melody that lingers in the air, a symphony of words that paints pictures of the soul." Odysseas Elytis - Nobel Prize in Literature,1979


    Well done Glossoanut, you reached the most important part of this course! Now it is time to utilize the knowledge you got until now by doing… nothing! That’s right! Just relax and enjoy the music while your attention is focused on the text!

    After watching this video, you can go on and play with the interactive text.

    Last but not least we want you, before you go to sleep, to hear the audio file. It is the same text of the story but with another music background and the reading pace is faster.

  • Thematic Vocabulary Ebook0:06
  • Well Done Glossonaut0:34

Requirements

  • No experience needed. You will start from scratch.

Description

To speak authentic Greek fast, you must first break the code. This crash course is all about it!

We are Glossonauts, the online community of thousands of followers who share a love for the Greek language and culture.

Combining our passion with expertise, our group of linguists had been working for 5 years on creating a brain-friendly way to learn Greek. We found that students learn more and faster only when they feel that:

Learning Greek is an easy and fun experience.

Introducing the Piece of Pie Series

What is it about?

  • In one word: FUN

  • In one sentence:  the best brain-friendly method to learn Greek online with happiness

What is it NOT about?

  • In one word: Boredom

  • In one sentence: talking-head videos recorded from the teacher's desk

After this course, you will be able to:

  • Read correctly in Greek

  • Understand the Basic Vocabulary

  • Learn how to order coffee in a Greek Cafe

What is so special about this course?

We are the first to introduce this interactive video course on the platform.

Dynamic Video Lessons: Our engaging video lessons are designed to trigger your implicit learning mechanism - you learn naturally without any fatigue

Master the Greek Alphabet: We'll guide you through mastering the Greek alphabet so you can read and pronounce Greek words with confidence.

Everyday Conversations: From greetings to simple conversations, you'll learn practical language skills that you can use in real-life situations.

Comprehensive Resources: Dive deeper into Greek grammar, vocabulary, and culture with our mini workbook, Quizlet vocabulary set, and detailed class notes.

Expert Instruction: Learn from experienced instructors with a passion for teaching Greek and a knack for making complex concepts easy to understand.

Extra - at the end of the course:

A printable e-book with 58 of our most viral  vocabulary topics (600 words)

Who this course is for:

  • Beginner Learners of Greek Language