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Top 6 Greek Language Courses, Texts, and CDs

By deTraci Regula, About.com

Get the most out of your trip to Greece by learning the essentials of the Greek language before you go.

1. Rosetta Stone - Greek

The Rosetta Stone is the artifact that allowed archaeologists to understand the rudiments of Ancient Egyptian because the maker of the stele had kindly provided a translation in Greek. So it is only fitting that the language learning company of the same name offers a thorough course in Greek. It can be pricy, but it's effective. My advice? Study a few free on-line Greek lessons - if you stick with it, it may be time to go for the Stone.
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2. Pimsleur Method - Greek

The Pimsleur method is especially good on refining your pronunciation of Greek. Broken into multiple half-hour lessons, it's designed to keep you learning Greek efficiently. You will also see a "special offer" many places - This inexpensive ($9.95-19.95) but introductory course puts the essentials of modern spoken Greek into just eight half-hour lessons. But be cautious - some sites (not the one linked above) make it very easy to "accidentally" order the full course (by failing to uncheck a box placed below the order button) to be automatically shipped to you at a cost of hundreds of dollars.
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3. In-Flight Greek: Learn Before You Land

Learn Greek while you're on the plane with this CD from Random House.
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4. Let's Learn Greek!

Written by a Greek, this happy guide assists tourists and others in learning the basics as painlessly as possible.
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5. Just Listen and Learn Greek

This book and CD set work together to give the learner the basics of the Greek language. If you're looking for a quick, inexpensive introduction to Greek, this is a great way to go.
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6. Before You Know It - Greek

Unusual web-based language lessons with audio files that you can slow down to listen to, a handy feature when you're starting out. They offer a free trial version; the full-featured version is $49.95.
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