Get to know us better by taking a look at some of the reasons our students study Greek with us.
Reasons Our Students Study Greek
1] Learn about the earliest European civilization that has influenced other societies and cultures in the Western World and beyond.
Language, Philosophy, Government, and many other fields of study bear the impact of ancient Greek thought to the present day.
2] Seek to understand the real meaning of many words in English that are rooted in Greek, especially the terminology of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics).
More than 60% of words in English have Greek origins. Understanding the original meaning of these words leads to a more cohesive oral or written speech in English.
3] The study of Biblical Greek (also known as New Testament Greek, Byzantine Greek, Medieval Greek, Hellenistic Greek or Alexandrine Greek) provides a treasure of understandings about the Christian faith.
Many words carry significant meanings of Christian values, beliefs and practices. But these meanings are often lost in translation.
4] The study of Ancient or Classical Greek offers an insightful view into the poetry and prose of Aeschylus, Aesop, Alexander the Great, Archimedes, Aristophanes, Aristotle, Euclid, Euripides, Hippocrates, Homer, Pericles, Plato, Socrates, Sophocles, Thales, Thucydides, Xenophon, and other people whose intellect continues to influence our Western heritage.
Ancient Greek lives on in Biblical Greek and Modern Greek.
5] Visit Greece for a few days and make the visit more enjoyable by being able to communicate with native speakers at a historical site, a hotel, or a restaurant.
6] Learn Greek to communicate with native Greek relatives.
Develop a deeper appreciation of Greek roots, of parents and other previous-generation family members who immigrated to the United States in search of a better life.
Study Greek in an effort to get to know better the character and values a Greek spouse.
7] Enjoy the uniqueness of Greek culture, including food, music, friendly gatherings and warm hospitality.
8] Structured lessons, driven by tangible learning objectives, based on the guidelines of the Ellinomatheia Examinations (Certificate of Attainment in Greek Language).
Authentic conversational practice and interactive learning activities.
Helpful instructional materials designed to enhance listening, speaking, writing, thinking, and comprehension skills.