Complete Ancient Greek: A Teach Yourself Guide

by Betts, Gavin; Henry, Alan

• ISBN13: 9780071759946
• ISBN10: 0071759948
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-01-31
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Summary

It's easy to teach yourself ancient Greek! Complete Ancient Greek: A Teach Yourself Guideprovides you with a clear and comprehensive approach to ancient Greek, so you can progress quickly from the basics to understanding ancient Greek with confidence. Within each of the 24 thematic chapters, important language structures are introduced through life-like dialogues. You'll learn grammar in a gradual manner so you won't be overwhelmed by this tricky subject. Exercises accompany the texts and reinforce learning. Features: One and five-minute introductions to key principles to get you started Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the basics of the language

Table of Contents

Introduction / Units 1 - 25: grammatical structures; Greek readings; vocabulary / Appendices 1 - 9:verb conjugations and tables; numerals; accentuation; Greek verse / Key to Greek reading exercises / Principal parts of verbs / Vocabulary / Index