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Learning Ancient Greek for Beginners

Offered By: Wondrium via YouTube

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Reading Comprehension Courses

Course Description

Overview

Embark on a journey through Ancient Greek in this 32-minute video lecture from Wondrium. Explore the 24 letters of the Greek alphabet using the restored classical pronunciation, acknowledging regional variations in the ancient world. Discover the most common and useful Greek dialects, practice reciting the alphabet, and learn to sound out words without diphthongs. Delve into diacriticals and master Greek diphthongs as you begin your path to reading authentic texts from Homer's Iliad and the New Testament. With a focus on practical application and engaging instruction, gain insights into the expressive power of this incomparable language that has influenced literature, philosophy, and theology for over two millennia.

Syllabus

Did All the Ancients Pronounce Greek the Same Way?
The Restored Classical Pronunciation
Most Common and Useful Greek Dialects
Understanding the Greek Alphabet
Reciting the Greek Alphabet
Greek Words Without Diphthongs
What Are Diacriticals?
Mastering Greek Diphthongs
Learning Greek: Practice Makes Perfect


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Wondrium

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