Summary: Are you looking for a course in Greek written for the absolute beginner who has no experience of learning a foreign language? Get Started in Greek will give you the confidence to communicate in Greek. Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course and online. The emphasis of the course is placed on communication, rather than grammar, and all the teaching is in English, so that you will quickly and effortlessly get started in Greek. By the end of this course, you will be at Level B1 of the Common European Framework for Languages: can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Learn effortlessly with new, easy-to-read page design and interactive features: NOT GOT MUCH TIME?Short introductions to key principles to get you started.AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.USEFUL VOCABULARYEasy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking.DIALOGUESRead and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast.PRONUNCIATIONDon't sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go.TEST YOURSELFTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGEExtra online articles at: www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of Greece.TRY THISInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.The course is available as a book (9781444101614), as a pack comprising the book and double CD (9781444101621) and as a double CD (9781444101546).
Are you looking for a course in Greek written for the absolute beginner who has no experience of learning a foreign language? Get Started in Greek will give you the confidence to communicate in Greek. Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course and online. The emphasis of the course is placed on communication, rather than grammar, and all the teaching is in English, so that you will quickly and effortlessly get started in Greek. By the end of this course, you will be at Level B1 of the Common European Framework for Languages: can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Learn effortlessly with new, easy-to-read page design and interactive features: NOT GOT MUCH TIME?Short introductions to key principles to get you started.AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.USEFUL VOCABULARYEasy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking.DIALOGUESRead and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast.PRONUNCIATIONDon't sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go.TEST YOURSELFTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGEExtra online articles at: www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of Greece.TRY THISInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.The course is available as a book (9781444101614), as a pack comprising the book and double CD (9781444101621) and as a double CD (9781444101546).
Easy to follow - the pace and approach mean that this is a course for the true beginnerPractical - contains lots of information about life in Greece and covers all the basic structures and vocabulary you will need for everyday situationsSupportive - there are tips throughout to make learning easyCheck your progress as you learn - there are short tests at the end of every unit and three revision tests at the back of the book
Table of Contents: IntroductionStudy guidePronunciation guide1 Hi/Hello! How are you?2 Do you speak Greek3 What’s your job?4 I live in an apartment5 A big family6 Welcome!7 What a nice armchair!8 How do you spend the day?9 Do you have a hobby?10 At the fruit and vegetable market11 Where is the bank?12 Let’s go shopping!13 Train or coach?14 Hotel reservation15 The menu, please!Revision testsThe Greek alphabetGrammar summaryKey to the exercisesGlossary: English-GreekGreek websites
About the Author(s): Aristarhos Matsukas studied TEFL and Applied Linguistics in the US. He has taught Greek for over 20 years in New York, Athens and Berlin and is the author of nine language courses.
Aristarhos Matsukas studied TEFL and Applied Linguistics in the US. He has taught Greek for over 20 years in New York, Athens and Berlin and is the author of nine language courses.
Readership: Complete beginners in Greek
