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Greek language learning tools, dictionaries, fonts, and more. Links to Greek works of literature and works of the Greek philosophers. Connections to learn Greek, study the modern Greek language, and other aspects of Greek language and literature, ancient and modern.

Count to Ten in Greek

Learn to count to ten in Greek quickly and easily.

Greektionary

Greektionary offers daily phrases in Greek with audio files so you can hear exactly how it is said. It's a fun, quick way to help along your knowledge of Greek.

Speak Greek Free Language Program

Want to learn Greek from the basics on up? Then this interactive on-line program is right for you - and it's free.

C.P. Cavafy

C.P. Cavafy is arguably the best-known "Greek" poet. Based in Alexandria, Egypt, Cavafy was of Greek ancestry and wrote primarily on historic and mythological events of Greece. If you like Rumi, the 13th century Sufi mystic whose poetry is enjoying a great Renaissance, I think you'll also enjoy and appreciate Cavafy.

Plaka

What does "plaka" mean?

Greek Signs - Learn to Read Greek Roadsigns - Greek Alphabet practice

Learn to read Greek road signs for your travel in Greece and practice the Greek alphabet.

Sappho, Greek Poetess - Ancient Greek Woman Writer

Sappho is one of the earliest poets we know. Who was she, really?

Wicked Greek - An Unusual Greek Language Book

Wicked Greek will make even everyday transactions in Greece memorable.

Books By Nikos Kazantzakis - Novels on Greece - Famous Modern Greek Novels

Nikos Kazantzakis is modern Greece's most renowned - some say notorious - writer. His books are wide-ranging and include "Zorba the Greek" and "The Last Temptation of Christ".

Greek to English Translators Organized by Specialty

Need help with Greek? These translators can assist almost anybody - businessmen, researchers, tourists.

Saying "Hello" to Greece - In Greek

Ensure a warm welcome with a few words of Greek packed in your mental suitcase.

The ABCs of Greek - Literally

Recognizing words on signs can make all the difference between a happy independent trip and a miserable one. Learning the Greek alphabet doesn't take long and can speed your travels in Greece.

Greek Writers

From the About Classical Literature site, information on ancient Greek writers including Plato, Pythagoras, Sappho, and others.

Greek Language Links

Greek language learning tools, dictionaries, fonts, and more.

Learn Greek

From David Eisenberg, a terrific, easy-to-follow introduction to modern Greek, with audio files for pronunciation and a really clear tutorial on learning the letters.

Greek Literature

Lots of articles and other resources, from Ancient History Guide N.S. Gill.

Greek for Travelers

From Foreign Languages for Travelers, this site is a bit slow but provides AUDIO of simple Greek words and phrases. Choose a topic, click on words to hear them.

Search for English Words in Greek Dictionaries

From the Perseus Project. Try it out to understand it - you can take an English word and find what Greek words are translated using that word.

TravellingWords - Greek

Learn Greek tonight with these easy, inexpensive language study tools, including audio files by expert speakers. Some digital cameras can also play these files, making them a great portable option for your trip.

GreekShops - Books and Maps

Online shopping for Greek guidebooks and other works. Good selection of maps.
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