Ilias Kolokouris's Modern Greek for Classicists is a reading companion
for those who have already had some exposure to the Greek world - be it
a solid foundation in Ancient Greek, some knowledge of the Greek
alphabet acquired while studying Latin, or even just a few set phrases
memorized to communicate with locals during a trip to Greece. This book
aims to build upon such foundations to expand access to the fascinating
culture, literature, and society of Modern Greece. Modern Greek for
Classicists is structured as a graded reader, with fictional narratives
in Modern Greek, followed by comprehension and discussion questions
designed to facilitate language acquisition. Each dialogue has a limited
set of vocabulary, and the grammar moves from the more simple to the
more complex. Animated videos accompany and expand upon the main story.
How does this book teach Modern Greek? Incremental repetition and
progressively more complex readings play a key role in our pedagogical
approach. We believe that, when highly motivated learners are given
confidence in their abilities and an environment with low levels of
anxiety, they will be better equipped for success in second language
acquisition. This is why we want each lesson to be a playful, enjoyable
activity. Most importantly, this book is designed to feel yours. You can
read it at your own pace, whenever and wherever you prefer, with
whomever you wish. As you go on to use this book, you will notice that
learning Modern Greek is both feasible and inspiring.
