Greek for Beginners: The Complete Basic Course

Unlock the foundation of the Greek language by mastering its alphabet!

In this beginner-friendly lesson, you'll learn how to read, write, and pronounce all 24 letters of the Greek alphabet with clarity and confidence. Whether you're learning Greek for travel, heritage, study, or curiosity, this is the perfect starting point. No prior knowledge needed — just your interest and enthusiasm!

Start speaking Greek from your first lesson!

In this practical and friendly lesson, you'll learn the most common Greek greetings used in everyday conversations — from saying “Hello” and “Good morning” to polite ways of saying “Goodbye.” Whether you're traveling to Greece, connecting with Greek speakers, or just beginning your language journey, these essential phrases will help you make a great first impression.

Double vowels in Greek are called diphthongs (δίφθογγοι). A diphthong is when two vowel letters are combined and pronounced together as a single sound.

In Ancient Greek, many diphthongs were true blends of vowels (e.g., αι [ai], οι [oi], αυ [au]). In Modern Greek, some of these have

In Greek, certain sounds are represented by two consonant letters combined. These are called double consonants (or consonant digraphs). They are treated as a single sound, and you pronounce them together, just like one sound.

Put your Greek into action with your first real conversation!

In this beginner-level lesson, you'll listen to and practice a simple Greek dialogue based on everyday situations. You'll learn how to introduce yourself, ask someone's name, and exchange polite greetings — all in natural, spoken Greek. This lesson helps build your confidence and prepares you for real-life interactions, step by step.

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to read and understand a simple Greek dialogue, recognize basic vocabulary and expressions, and translate it into English. You will also practice pronunciation and gain confidence in using common greetings and everyday phrases in context. Second part.

Learn how to ask “How are you?” in Greek — the friendly way to start any conversation!

In this simple and practical lesson, you’ll learn how to say “Τι κάνεις;” (Tikanis) and respond naturally in different situations. We’ll cover both informal and polite forms, pronunciation tips, and useful reply phrases. A great step toward sounding like a native speaker from the very beginning!

In this first lesson, you'll be introduced to one of the most essential verbs in the Greek language: είμαι (ime), which means “to be.” Just like in English, this verb is used to express identity, profession, nationality, emotions, and more.

Unlock the heart of the Greek language by mastering its verbs! In Basic Greek Verbs and Conjugation, you'll gain a strong foundation in one of the most essential aspects of Greek grammar. Whether you're a beginner or looking to solidify your understanding, this course will guide you step by step through:

• Commonly used Greek verbs

• Present tense conjugation patterns