- Hardcover: 296 pages
- Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (27 Nov 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0415232090
- ISBN-13: 978-0415232098
- Product Dimensions: 24.5 x 15.8 x 2.7 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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Product Description
Greek: An Essential Grammar of the Modern Language is a concise and user-friendly reference guide to the most important aspects of modern Greek.
It presents a fresh and accessible description of the language in short, readable sections. Explanations are clear and supported by examples throughout.
The Grammar is ideal for learners of all levels and is suitable for those involved in independent study and for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types.
Features include:
* lots of clear and up-to-date examples
* clear explanations of grammatical terms
* discussion of points which often cause problems
* Greek/English comparisons and contrasts highlighted.
Greek: An Essential Grammar of the Modern Language will help you read, speak and write with greater confidence.
It presents a fresh and accessible description of the language in short, readable sections. Explanations are clear and supported by examples throughout.
The Grammar is ideal for learners of all levels and is suitable for those involved in independent study and for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types.
Features include:
* lots of clear and up-to-date examples
* clear explanations of grammatical terms
* discussion of points which often cause problems
* Greek/English comparisons and contrasts highlighted.
Greek: An Essential Grammar of the Modern Language will help you read, speak and write with greater confidence.
About the Author
David Holton is a Lecturer in Modern Greek at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of Selwyn College. Peter Mackridge is Professor of Modern Greek at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of St Cross College. Irene Philippaki-Warburton is Professor of Linguistics at Reading University.
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In this section we focus on letters, while in sections 1.2-1.8 we concentrate on sounds. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index
In this section we focus on letters, while in sections 1.2-1.8 we concentrate on sounds. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index
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38 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book has been my constant companion over the last couple of years. It has been a great help as I study Modern Greek at evening class. Apart from being a pretty comprehensive grammar primer for beginner / intermediate learners, what I really appreciate is the wealth of lucid examples it provides, many of which I have now memorised. Without it my understanding of Greek grammar would be impoverished and I can recommend it wholeheartedly.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
What an amazingly useful book this is. My Greek tutor lent me this book to read one section. I couldn't put it down and had to buy my own copy. It is clearly written and is a treasure chest of information and examples. It gives explanations for all those annoying little idiosyncrasies that don't quite fit into all the usual patterns of grammar: suddenly the light goes on and all is clear. Think they call that an 'Ahhh' moment. Up until now I have continued to use my ancient, yellowed, falling-apart copy of "Modern Greek" by S A Sofroniou, which I love to bits - far more than it's more modern equivalents - but have never managed to find anything to take me that step further. Well this "Essential Grammars" book is it. You will not regret buying it. Might be a bit beyond the scope of those who are just setting out with Greek and haven't studied other languages/grammar before, though would still be the perfect complement to other 'teach yourself' books or for those studying with a teacher. A total Godsend - love it!!!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you are learning Greek ,this book is a great help in understanding how the Greek language is used in every day speech.
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Let me start by saying that this is a well-written, well-informed book about learning Greek. The authors clearly know their stuff. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Scott
Useful guide to Greek grammar
This is a useful guide to Greek grammar. It's aimed at the more advanced learner of Greek rather than the beginner. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Plato
Greek: An Essential Grammar of the Modern Language
Very well organized Grammar with clearly written sections on essential parts of Modern Greek grammar
Published 23 months ago by Nickp
Its not 'all Greek to me' quite so much now!
The best Greek Grammar book I have purchased to date and I have made some definate improvement in learning this difficult language with it's help. Read more
Published on 17 May 2010 by Mr. Peter Moran
Greek: An Essential Grammar of the Modern language
An excellent purchase - just what I wanted. Well laid out. Although there are certain areas that it covers rather sketchily, I recommend it to all serious students of Modern Greek.
Published on 30 Oct 2009 by D. Taylor
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