Tips on learning Greek!

[francescool]

I've been trying to learn a bit of Greek here and there, and I have found the one of the easiest ways to do that is to make some Greek friends! What better way to practice Greek than to practice with locals. If you don't live in a Greek neighborhood, the easiest way to find Greeks in your local community is through the church or through businesses. Many Greeks have thriving businesses such as Greek restaurants and diners. Luckily enough, I've always had Greek friends growing up and was pretty familiar with the culture since I was able to visit Greece with some of them when I was younger. After you make some Greek friends, they'll be able to teach you some small talk and you can slowly build and learn more and more Greek. The great thing is that they can also recommend you their favourite TV shows, movies, and music so that you can practice on your own. Any other tips are welcome! Efharisto!

 

[ellinasgolfer0320]

That's probably one of the best ways to learn. You should also try to make Greek friends in Greece. Conversationexchange.com is a good place to start if you want to meet people online from Greece.

 

[acamp7]

I also recommend https://www.italki.com

 

[kef_john68]

Yes! I am trying to brush up on my Greek, as I plan to go to Greece in the summer. Using Pimsleur so that I can practice speaking anytime I get the chance. I also try to watch Greek movies and shows when I can.

 

[greek_ggirl]

Yes! I am trying to brush up on my Greek, as I plan to go to Greece in the summer. Using Pimsleur so that I can practice speaking anytime I get the chance. I also try to watch Greek movies and shows when I can.

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[Cryptomaniac]

I know this is very common advice, but I suggest you visit Greece first if you haven't. For example, you might choose a city like Athens since it has a rich culture and history. On top of that, you can easily book some free tours of the city like this one https://www.freetour.com/athens. I am sure during your stay there, even for some days, you'll manage to find some friends that speak both English and greek. I think this is the best way to understand if you truly want to learn this language and make the whole process easier.

 

[k_tsoukalas]

The sooner you dive in and speak the language and use it, the better you'll get. When I learn a language, I don't seem to make strides until I start using it. Great advice!