2006-09-21 04:46:08 · 8 answers · asked by Confused 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
There's really no substitute for taking a class at a university. You will get very frustrated if you try to learn on your own Ancient Greek is a phenomenally difficult language; in fact, I don't even recommend that you try it unless you've taken a foreign language class before and have some familiarity with grammar terms. (I've studied Spanish, German, and Latin, and found all of them relatively easy, but Ancient Greek was a real challenge). Moreover, just about the only people who are experts in ancient Greek are classics professors. The only other option I can think of is if you find a private tutor, but again, there aren't that many out there who are qualified.
Btw, don't be distracted by learning materials for modern Greek. The languages share the same alphabet and some similarities, but you won't be able to read ancient Greek if you know modern Greek.
2006-09-21 06:09:52 · answer #1 · answered by kslnet 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most universities have a classics department with one or two specialists in Greek (as well as Latin). These are the people to talk to, as they not only study the language, but the texts as well (the poems, the hymns, the mythology, the philosophy, etc) and so will be much more familiar with the full range of meaning and usage than a simple book course or berlitz pack.
There's just something in the history of it as well that a classics professor will provide that unless you're prepared for a great deal of outside research, you won't have integrated and fleshed out for you the way you would in a class. Best part is, most classics departments will allow you to take the language classes without even minoring or majoring in it.
For modern Greek, the Pimsleur cds are excellent, but for ancient, a University class is the way to go.
Ancient Greek is also a great preparation if you have any interest in studying Russian or any other slavic language. Just a thought...
2006-09-21 04:57:44 · answer #2 · answered by derandnet 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I went to Borders last night. I'm trying to learn German. They have books on all kinds of languages. I'm pretty sure I saw Greek. If you're really lucky (or if there is a need for it- from a marketing stand point) they'll have books and CDs and even PC programs to help you. I bought a set that has a little dictionary, some workbooks and 3 CDs that I listen to in the car that teach you basic phases and get more advanced as you move on to each disk.
Good luck
2006-09-21 07:34:36 · answer #3 · answered by Phoenixsong 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take classes. Look online or in your phone book to see if there is anyone in your area that teaches Greek. There are also Berlitz language courses available to purchase that you could learn at home.
2006-09-21 04:48:55 · answer #4 · answered by i have no idea 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where you are ..
if you got an orthodox church nearby .. talk to some folks there
or get in touch with some orthodox priests .. they usually study in semniars the ancient greek .. and also can show you books and such ;)
2006-09-21 04:49:00 · answer #5 · answered by lloyk 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Find an Ancient Greek to teach you
2006-09-21 04:53:18 · answer #6 · answered by Niche Jerk 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
go to Ancient Greece and find someone local who can help
2006-09-21 04:47:40 · answer #7 · answered by Franklin 2 · 1⤊ 4⤋
find somewhere that teaches it.......
2006-09-21 04:47:57 · answer #8 · answered by suesue 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋