Modern Greek For Dummies

Höfundur: Eirini Argyrouli (Útgáfa: 1)
Modern Greek For Dummies

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Everything you need to speak Greek quickly and confidently Modern Greek For Dummies teaches you everything you need to start speaking Greek. This friendly guide provides clear explanations of grammar and authentic phrases and dialogues, so you can start communicating in Greek-speaking communities right away. Examples and exercises help you work your way through the alphabet and basic constructions, toward conversational fluency.

Online audio files help you master your pronunciation. Along the way, you'll find fun and entertaining facts about Greek culture and history. Proceed at your own pace and learn to speak Greek with friends, family, and colleagues. Get hands-on practice learning the Greek alphabet, grammar, and vocabulary Learn everyday phrases that you can use as you travel and work in Greece and Cyprus Bring the language to life as you explore the culture of modern Greece Access audio files to help as you practice your inflection and intonation Modern Greek For Dummies is a great choice for complete beginners as well as those who want to brush up their existing Greek skills.

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Útgefandi
Wiley Professional Development (P&T)
ISBN
9781394342754
Print ISBN
9781394342747
Format
ePub
Útgáfa
1
Höfundar
Eirini Argyrouli
Tungumál
English
Útgefið
2025-10-13
Prent takmörkun á líftíma
100
Prent takmörkun
10
Afritunar takmörkun
2

Kaflar

  • Cover
  • Table of Contents
  • Title Page
  • Copyright
  • Introduction
  • About This Book
  • Conventions Used in This book
  • Foolish Assumptions
  • Icons Used in This Book
  • Beyond the Book
  • Where to Go from Here
  • Part 1: Getting Started with Greek
  • Chapter 1: Greek in a Nutshell
  • Introducing the Basics
  • Putting Greek into Action
  • Taking Greek on the Go
  • Chapter 2: Checking Out the Greek Alphabet
  • Meeting the Full Greek Alphabet (Some Letters Will Look Familiar!)
  • Sounding More Greek
  • Getting the Accent Right
  • Breaking the Combinations
  • Knowing the Punctuation Marks
  • Chapter 3: Tackling Basic Grammar
  • Familiarizing Yourself with a Few Basic Nouns
  • Understanding the Genders of Nouns
  • Breaking Down the Cases
  • What’s Mine and What’s Yours: Possessive Pronouns
  • Chapter 4: Grammar Beyond the Basics
  • Introducing a Few Basic Greek Verbs
  • Who Does What? The Persons of Greek Verbs
  • The Verb “Είμαι” (To Be)
  • Breaking Down Verb Types
  • Nouns and Verbs in the Mix: Forming Sentences
  • Here Come the Adjectives
  • Talking About the Past
  • Talking About the Future
  • Using the Subjunctive
  • Chapter 5: Getting Started with Basic Expressions
  • Greeting People You Know
  • Meeting New People
  • Talking about Countries, Nationalities, and Languages
  • Speaking About Your Profession
  • Chatting About Your Family
  • Saying Goodbye
  • Chapter 6: Figuring Out Numbers, Dates, and Times
  • Counting Numbers 1 to 1,000
  • Naming the Days of the Week
  • Listing Months and Years
  • Telling Time
  • Talking About Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
  • Chapter 7: Speaking Greek at Home
  • Talking About Your Daily Routines
  • Naming the Rooms of a House
  • Chatting About Furniture and Fixtures
  • Cleaning Your House
  • Part 2: Greek in Action
  • Chapter 8: Moving Around
  • Asking for Directions
  • Talking About Means of Transportation
  • Asking People Where They’re Going
  • Chapter 9: Shopping Made Easy
  • Retail Therapy: Shopping for Clothes
  • Shopping for Groceries
  • Chapter 10: Days and Nights Out
  • Eating Out
  • Ordering Coffee
  • Enjoying Entertainment
  • Making Plans with Friends
  • Chapter 11: Your Body and Your Health
  • Naming Body Parts
  • Discussing Health
  • Visiting the Doctor’s Office
  • Going to the Hospital
  • Eating Healthy
  • Fitting in Exercise
  • Chapter 12: Let’s Talk About Business
  • Working in an Office
  • Talking About Colleagues
  • Discussing Responsibilities
  • Going for an Interview
  • Part 3: Greek on the Go
  • Chapter 13: Planning a Trip
  • A Tourist’s Dream: Traveling to Greece
  • Preparing for Your Trip
  • Booking Your Accommodations
  • Speaking with Locals
  • Using Money in Greece
  • Chapter 14: Getting Around: Planes, Trains, Taxis, and More
  • Flying to Greece
  • Traveling by Train
  • Taxi, Please!
  • Taking the Ferry
  • Chapter 15: Enjoying the Sights
  • Appreciating Ancient Greece
  • Visiting Historical Sites and Landmarks
  • Discovering the Greek Orthodox Christian Tradition
  • Greece for Art Lovers
  • Visiting Museums
  • Going Wine Tasting
  • Chapter 16: Understanding Greek Traditions
  • Having a Big Fat Greek Wedding
  • Celebrating a Name Day
  • Celebrating Greek Orthodox Easter
  • Dancing Like a Greek
  • Part 4: The Part of Tens
  • Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Pick Up Greek Quickly
  • Watch TV Series and Movies
  • Read Articles and Books
  • Listen to Greek Radio and Podcasts
  • Look for Greeks Online
  • Try a Language Exchange Program
  • Visit Your Local Greek Community
  • Pick a Greek Hobby
  • Build Connections with Greeks
  • Take Part in a Student Exchange Program
  • Label Objects Around You
  • Chapter 18: Ten Popular Greek Words
  • Ώπα
  • Γεια Μας
  • Γείτσες
  • Μαλάκας
  • Φιλοξενία
  • Μεζές
  • Γλέντι
  • Εντάξει
  • Γύρος
  • Ηλιοβασίλεμα
  • Chapter 19: Ten Greek Expressions About Love
  • ∑ε Αγαπώ
  • ∑ε ∑κέφτομαι
  • Μου Λείπεις
  • ∑ε Θέλω
  • Μου Αρέσεις
  • ∑ε Γουστάρω
  • Είσαι Όμορφος, Είσαι Όμορφη
  • Ψυχή Μου
  • Καρδιά Μου
  • Ζωή Μου
  • Chapter 20: Ten Greek Words That Can’t Be Translated
  • Ρε
  • Άντε
  • Μεράκι
  • Έρωτας
  • Φιλότιμο
  • Κέφι
  • Λεβέντης
  • Παλικάρι
  • Θαλπωρή
  • Κελεπούρι
  • Chapter 21: Ten Greek Phrases That Will Make You Sound More Fluent
  • Να’σαι Καλά
  • Για Πες
  • Κοίτα Να Δεις …/Άκου Να Δεις …
  • Μια Χαρά
  • Όπως Θέλεις
  • Να ∑ου Πω …
  • Α Πα Πα!
  • Πω Πω!
  • Και Μη Χειρότερα!
  • Αν Δεν Κάνω Λάθος …
  • Part 5: Appendixes
  • Appendix A: Mini-Dictionaries
  • Greek-English Mini-Dictionary
  • English-Greek Mini-Dictionary
  • Appendix B: Verb Tables
  • Regular Greek Verbs
  • The Subjunctive Mood
  • Irregular Greek Verbs
  • Appendix C: Answer Key
  • Index
  • About the Author
  • Connect with Dummies
  • End User License Agreement