Free online classical Greek lessons

[Knee V]

The problem is that a bunch of self-important Enlightenment-era Germans think that they know Greek better than the Greeks, especially as Koine Greek has continuously been used liturgically since the days of the New Testament. Sure, pronunciation doesn't affect meaning. But wrong is wrong. Why not try to be less wrong?

 

[Eseven]

The problem is that a bunch of self-important Enlightenment-era Germans think that they know Greek better than the Greeks, especially as Koine Greek has continuously been used liturgically since the days of the New Testament. Sure, pronunciation doesn't affect meaning. But wrong is wrong. Why not try to be less wrong?

Thanks. It would seem logical that the Greeks would know.

 

[Jig]

The problem is that a bunch of self-important Enlightenment-era Germans think that they know Greek better than the Greeks, especially as Koine Greek has continuously been used liturgically since the days of the New Testament. Sure, pronunciation doesn't affect meaning. But wrong is wrong. Why not try to be less wrong?

Ah, that's why you called it an "abomination"? A little overboard don't you think - especially since meaning isn't affected.

 

[Noxot]

The problem is that a bunch of self-important Enlightenment-era Germans think that they know Greek better than the Greeks, especially as Koine Greek has continuously been used liturgically since the days of the New Testament. Sure, pronunciation doesn't affect meaning. But wrong is wrong. Why not try to be less wrong?

maybe back in their time it was harder to find someone who knew how to speak greek? it's not like they could go on the internet and learn.

 

[Thekla]

maybe back in their time it was harder to find someone who knew how to speak greek? it's not like they could go on the internet and learn.

The Greeks never stopped speaking Greek

It was just assumed the Greeks were wrong, so a new pronunciation was invented - in this case by Erasmus.

 

[Knee V]

Sorry for derailing your thread so much. The Greek course looks good so far.

 

[Eseven]

Sorry for derailing your thread so much. The Greek course looks good so far.

I appreciate the input. Thanks.

 

[Eseven]

Just like being back in first grade again.


Cool song.

Greek Alphabet Song - YouTube

 

[Eseven]

That last one was uppercase. Here are the lower case letters


Alfabeto greco - YouTube

 

[Eseven]

The Sounds of Ancient Greek Letters - YouTube

 

[Jig]

You might find this site interesting: Greek Pronunciation

 

[Eseven2]

You might find this site interesting:

Thanks brother, i'll check it out.

 

[Eseven2]

I found this guys channel, he has 8 Greek lessons available.


NTGreekTutor's channel - YouTube

 

[Eseven2]

Thanks Jig, the link you provided has an online instruction course, just what i was looking for.

 

[brinny]

Great thread. Thanks for posting these resources.