The GREEK Language:
Greek is the official language of Greece and one of the official languages of Cyprus. Today Modern Greek is spoken by about 12 million people, chiefly in Greece and the Greek islands (about 10 million speakers), Turkey (600,000), Cyprus (550,000), and the United States (390,000). The Greek language has not changed much in its history. The differences are largely in pronunciation and vocabulary, but they also include divergences in grammar. Modern Greek, for example, has absorbed a number of loan words from Turkish and Italian, although its vocabulary is essentially that of Ancient Greek. Greek is the language of one of the major civilizations of the world and of one of the greatest literatures of all time. Many modern scientific and technical words in English and the other Western languages are derived from Greek, and it has been estimated that 12% of the English vocabulary is of Greek origin.

The Linguaphone Method:
The Linguaphone Method for language learning is the most natural and effective way to learn a new language.  Our method is based on two simple principles:

•  You learn faster when you enjoy what you are doing.
• You make greater progress if the language learning is useful and presented in a familiar context.

Speaking a language is an active skill--something you learn by doing, not just studying.  This is the practical approach to language learning that Linguaphone follows.  You start speaking your new language during the very first lesson.   The courses begin simply, building your confidence session by session.  Soon after, longer sentences are introduced to enable the expression of more detailed and complex thoughts.  But the course always concentrates on useful, authentic everyday words and situations.  The result is that after completing a Linguaphone course, you will have a thorough understanding of the language and be able to converse with and understand real people speaking the language. The study sequence, LISTEN, UNDERSTAND, and SPEAK, used in the Linguaphone courses is fundamental to the Linguaphone method of language learning. To learn more, click here.

Contains:

• 1 x 64 page illustrated color course book
• 4 x 60 minute audio CDs

Linguaphone Greek PDQ is a fun, holiday style course aimed at beginners wanting to learn Greek. Using proven teaching methods and with a strong focus on essential vocabulary, you will quickly be able to handle a wide varitey of everyday situations.

• Learn to speak, read and write Greek to an elementary level.
• Learn 500 essential Greek words and phrases.
• Perfect your accent by listening to native Greek speakers.
• Focus on the vocabulary that you need.

Everything that you need to learn Greek - in one box!

This compact book is great fun, totally engaging and an incredibly effective way to learn to read, write and speak Greek. Native speakers will help you learn all the essential/practical spoken Greek that you need to get by.

You wil learn:

• Meeting people for the first time.
• Asking a question, ordering food and drink.
• Starting a conversation, getting to know someone.
• Talking about friends and family.
• Finding your way around and asking directions.
• Talking about your home and where you live.
• Hiring a car and sightseeing.

Quality courses that actually work!

Developed in conjunction with leading learning experts, Linguaphone PDQ courses are a Pretty Darn Quick way to learn a new language.

• Course book provides a clear guidance and simple explanations.
• Practical written exercises link with audio.
• Bilingual recordings let you study with the book while listening to the lessons.
• Regular tests boost your confidence and help track your progress.

The course book gives helpful guidance, support and extra practice and is packed full of illustrations to give you a feel of the country.

Speak the language like a native.

All recordings are bilingual, so you can practice what you have learned by simple listening to the lessons. The book is there to act as your guide giving helpful back up and extra practice. This makes the Linguaphone PDQ course ideal for busy people. You can learn in the car or on the train. Learn wherever and whenever you choose.