Modern Spoken Greek For English-Speaking Students
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
For English-speaking learners who have long wished to unlock the living tongue of Greece, Modern Spoken Greek for English-Speaking Students presents a structured and accessible pathway into one of the world's most historically rich languages. Ann Arpajiolu's work instructs students in the nuances of contemporary spoken Greek, carefully bridging the gap between classical heritage and the vibrant, everyday speech heard on the streets of Athens and beyond, making it an indispensable resource for travellers, scholars, and language enthusiasts alike. Arpajiolu's methodology argues for an immersive, conversational approach, grounding vocabulary and grammar within practical, real-world contexts rather than dry academic abstraction. Published by Hadrian Press, the work reflects a mid-twentieth-century tradition of serious, humanistic language instruction — one that trusts the student's intelligence while remaining warm and encouraging in tone. Whether you are taking your first steps into the Greek alphabet or seeking to refine your spoken fluency, this volume offers a depth of guidance that leaves one wondering just how much of the ancient world might be revealed through its modern voice.
Author: Ann Arpajiolu
Format: Hardback
Genre: Reference & language
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
For English-speaking learners who have long wished to unlock the living tongue of Greece, Modern Spoken Greek for English-Speaking Students presents a structured and accessible pathway into one of the world's most historically rich languages. Ann Arpajiolu's work instructs students in the nuances of contemporary spoken Greek, carefully bridging the gap between classical heritage and the vibrant, everyday speech heard on the streets of Athens and beyond, making it an indispensable resource for travellers, scholars, and language enthusiasts alike. Arpajiolu's methodology argues for an immersive, conversational approach, grounding vocabulary and grammar within practical, real-world contexts rather than dry academic abstraction. Published by Hadrian Press, the work reflects a mid-twentieth-century tradition of serious, humanistic language instruction — one that trusts the student's intelligence while remaining warm and encouraging in tone. Whether you are taking your first steps into the Greek alphabet or seeking to refine your spoken fluency, this volume offers a depth of guidance that leaves one wondering just how much of the ancient world might be revealed through its modern voice.