Complete Ancient Greek Beginner to Intermediate Course: Learn to read, write, speak and understand Ancient Greek (Teach Yourself) - Softcover

Betts, Gavin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1444107704 ISBN 13: 9781444107708

Publisher: Teach Yourself, 2010

Synopsis

Designed for complete beginners, and tested for years with real learners, Complete Ancient Greek offers a bridge from the textbook to the real world, enabling you to learn the grammar, understand the vocabulary and even how to translate the writings of Socrates and Homer.

Structured around authentic material, placing an emphasis on the importance of reading classical texts in the original, and introducing both a grammar perspective and a full introduction to essential vocabulary, this course also features:

-25 learning units plus maps and verb guide
-Authentic materials - language taught through key texts
-Teaches the key skills - reading and understanding Ancient Greek grammar and vocabulary
-Culture insights - learn about the culture and beliefs of the Ancient Greeks
-Self tests and learning activities - see and track your own progress.

Featuring additional exercises in this new edition, this is a genuinely comprehensive yet accessible introduction to Ancient Greek.

Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.

About this title

About the Author:

Gavin Betts (retired) was Associated Professor of Classical Studies, Monash University, Victoria, Australia. His publications include Teach Yourself Latin, Teach Yourself Ancient Greek, Teach Yourself New Testament Greek and various translations of medieval and Modern Greek texts.

Now retired, Alan Henry was Professor of Classical Studies, Monash University, Victoria, Australia.

About this edition

• Publisher: Teach Yourself
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1444107704
• ISBN 13: 9781444107708
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 464