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Notes on learning Greek.
Culture, phrases, printable vocab tables, and honest guides.
Long reads on the language and the culture.
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The Best Greek Learning Apps in 2026 (Compared)
The best Greek learning app depends on what you need: habit-building, pronunciation, grammar depth, or vocabulary variety. Here's a…
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The Best Way to Learn Greek (Realistic Framework)
The best way to learn Greek is a boring answer: 20 to 30 minutes a day, one structured app, one input source (podcast or YouTube), and a…
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Duolingo Greek Review: Strengths and Where It Runs Out
Duolingo Greek (duolingo.com/course/el/en) is one of the best places to start learning Greek, especially for building a daily habit and…
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Greek Grammar Basics: A Roadmap, Not a Course
Modern Greek grammar has three genders, four cases, and a two-group verb system, and once those five shapes are in your head, everything…
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My three favourite resources for learning Greek
There are more Greek learning tools than anyone can realistically use, so most people end up bouncing between five apps and none of them…
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The Greek Name Day: What It Is and How to Celebrate One
In Greece and Cyprus, most people celebrate their name day (γιορτή, 'yiorti') more than their birthday. It's the feast day of the Orthodox…
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Greek Pronunciation: A Friendly Guide for English Speakers
Modern Greek only has five vowel sounds and a very consistent sound-to-letter mapping, which makes it one of the most phonetic European…
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Greek Slang: A Friendly Guide to How Greeks Really Talk
Textbook Greek and street Greek are two different languages. Most conversations in Athens or Thessaloniki are held together by a handful of…
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Greek Tutors: How to Find One (and How Much to Pay)
A good online Greek tutor costs roughly £15 to £25 an hour on italki (italki.com/en/teachers/greek) or Preply…
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How Long Does It Take to Learn Greek? A Realistic Timeline
The US Foreign Service Institute puts Modern Greek at Category III, which works out at around 1,100 class hours to reach professional…
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How to Learn Greek in 2026: A Realistic Guide
With steady daily practice, most adult learners can go from zero to holding a real conversation in Greek in about 8 to 12 months. Here's…
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How to Type in Greek on Any Device (Mac, Windows, iOS, Android)
Every modern operating system ships with a Greek keyboard layout built in, and turning it on takes about 90 seconds. Here's exactly where…
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Learn Greek Online in 2026: Every Path, Weighed Up
Learning Greek online in 2026 usually comes down to four paths: apps, private tutors, structured classes, and immersion tools like podcasts…
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Modern Greek vs Ancient Greek: What's Really Different?
Modern Greek and Ancient Greek use nearly the same alphabet, share around 70% of core vocabulary, and are recognisably the same language…
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The Most Common Greek Names (and What They Mean)
In Greece your name day often matters more than your birthday, and the whole neighbourhood knows the date. Around three million Greeks…
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Pimsleur Greek Review: Where It Shines and What It Leaves Out
Pimsleur Greek is one of the strongest audio-first Greek courses out there. The 30-minute daily lessons build pronunciation and listening…
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The Πιστοποίηση Ελληνομάθειας: The Official Greek Proficiency Exam
The Πιστοποίηση Ελληνομάθειας is the official Modern Greek proficiency exam, run by the Greek Ministry of Education through the Centre for…
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Rosetta Stone Greek Review: Immersion Strengths, Grammar Gaps
Rosetta Stone Greek uses picture-based immersion and has strong speech recognition for pronunciation feedback. Where it runs thin is…
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Travelling to Greece: 20 Phrases and a Cultural Cheat Sheet
You don't need fluent Greek to have a lovely trip to Greece: English is widely spoken in tourist areas, and 20 well-chosen phrases plus a…
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The Greek Alphabet: All 24 Letters, With Pronunciation
The Greek alphabet has 24 letters and has been in continuous use for around 2,800 years, which makes it the oldest alphabet still read and…