Resources for Learning Greek

Textbooks

1. Communicate in Greek for Beginners

   • Series with 2 volumes
   • Main textbook currently being used
   • Detailed grammar explanations
   • Lacks vocabulary lists, use dictionary or glossary

2. Greek for You (Elenika ya sas)

   • Series for A0, A1, A2 levels, etc.
   • More text formats (not just dialogues)
   • Lists new vocabulary per chapter
   • Workbook is very thorough
   • Includes gap-fill exercises with Greek songs

3. Edoxy Textbook

   • Created for teenagers (first languages: Arabic or Persian)
   • English translations available
   • Topics: shopping, going to the doctor, family, etc.

Grammar Resources

1. Modern Greek Grammar Notes for Absolute Beginners

   • Free resource available as PDF and ePub
   • ePub recommended for interactive features (audio pronunciation)

2. Allos Gramatikis

   • Completely in Greek, challenging for beginners
   • English version in the works

Apps

1. Duolingo

   • Useful for grasping basics and alphabet
   • Free but tends to be repetitive

2. ClozeMaster

   • Teaches vocabulary using sentences with missing words
   • Not for complete beginners, more suited for intermediate learners

3. LingQ

   • Best for reading graded readers, short stories, articles
   • Allows instant word lookup

Other apps: Mango Languages, Drops, Mondly

Graded Readers

1. Deltos (Publisher)
   • 5 levels of difficulty
   • Mostly mysteries or crime stories, some Greek mythology
   • Available in digital and physical formats; free audio on publisher's site

Additional Reading Materials

• Shorter texts for children (textbooks, storybooks)
• Free books and audiobooks in Greek (mostly for native speakers)

YouTube Channels

1. Lingua Tree Yuli

   • Comprehensible input videos
   • Subtitles in Greek and English

2. Do You Speak Greek

   • Grammar, vocabulary, listening practice, vlogs

3. Easy Greek Channel

   • Videos about Greek culture (not very easy)

Podcasts

1. Let's Talk Greek

   • Beginner level
   • Situational dialogues (e.g., buying, renting a car)
   • Free transcripts

2. We Greek

   • Intermediate level
   • News in slow Greek with repetition

3. Unlocking Greek Potential

   • Teaches grammar and vocabulary
   • Not comprehensible input

Intermediate/Advanced Podcasts

• (List additional podcast names as user finds relevant)

Native Shows & Articles

• Netflix

  • Limited Greek content; notable show: Maestro

• ERTFLIX

  • Free series, movies, documentaries in Greek
  • Limited subtitles (Greek/English)

• Instagram Page: greek.db

  • Information on non-Greek movies dubbed in Greek

• News Website

  • Articles on various topics
  • Produces podcasts on diverse subjects

Patreon Announcement

• Two tiers: $3 for monthly newsletter and extras, $5 for everything in $3 tier plus monthly Q&A podcast
• Exclusive content beyond YouTube videos, supplementary video content
• Discounts on resources
• Link in video description for more perks and ideas from followers