Heather in Neverland Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 My ds (10yo) is in his 4th year of Latin (we did PL, LCI, LCII and we are now in Henle). This year I started a gentle introduction to Greek with The Greek Alphabeterion and Hupogrammon. We are nearly finished with it and I am debating where to go next. All I am really aware of is Elementary Greek and Hey Andrew. 1. Are there any other programs out there I should consider for beginning Greek? 2. Any reviews on any of the Greek programs would be greatly appreciated as I need to make a decision very soon (and I have procrastinated). :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Don Potter has some links to some free older Greek books on Google, and some audio files and links with np3 files for helping with pronunciation: http://www.donpotter.net/greek.htm Any language is much easier once you get the pronunciation down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Galore Park distributes a beginner's greek programme. They don't have a sample on the site, so if you are interested, I can tell you what's in it. There's no answer book to go with it, but it's quite simple. We are studying it while we wait for GP to come out with their own Greek programme (due this year sometime), which should be a much more serious and meaty affair. The exchange rate has improved for US purchasers. £6.50 for Greek for Beginners is currently about USD 9.50. You'd have to pay postage, but the book is thin. You could also ask at horriblebooks.com to see if they can get it for you. Both the books I describe here are classical, rather than Koine, Greek. Best wishes Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quad Shot Academy Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Here is a recent thread about it: http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71657 Since your son is older and experienced in languages you might take a look at Mounce's program. I got it for myself but my lack of grammar had me lost really quickly. But if your son is doing a great grammar program like R&S, he/you might be able to handle it. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=mounce&x=0&y=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 Thank you all so much! I am off to check out your suggestions... You know what I would love? A Greek program that is just like Latina Christiana with the DVDs and everything. That would be perfect...sigh.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Heather in NC, What Greek Program did you decide to use...and do you consider that it's working? Carrie:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Galore Park distributes a beginner's greek programme. They don't have a sample on the site, so if you are interested, I can tell you what's in it. There's no answer book to go with it, but it's quite simple. We are studying it while we wait for GP to come out with their own Greek programme (due this year sometime), which should be a much more serious and meaty affair. When this meatier affair comes out, please do review it, and (selfish me, with a child younger than yours) let us know what age the above program is good for, as compared to the meatier affair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 Heather in NC, What Greek Program did you decide to use...and do you consider that it's working? Carrie:-) Well, I am going to do a quick run through of HA 1 and 2 for review then probably move on to EG I....I think. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 When this meatier affair comes out, please do review it, and (selfish me, with a child younger than yours) let us know what age the above program is good for, as compared to the meatier affair. It really depends how willing and able your child is to memorise. I can imagine a situation in which learning 24 forms of the word 'the' might be too much for a young child. Hobbes is somewhat obsessed with learning the language, so we ploughed on through. I would say that age eight is about the youngest that I would recommend using it; for a less obsessive child, closer to ten. About ten is also the normal age I recommend starting Latin Prep, so I suspect that Greek Prep will be similar. Once Greek Prep has been published, I suspect that there won't be a good reason to use beginner's Greek: better to stick with Greek Prep and just take it slowly if necessary. Yes, I'll post a review of Greek Prep once I have my sweaty hands on a copy. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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