Yes, even beginners can quickly learn conversational Greek well enough to carry on real conversations with native speakers. Of course, beginners won’t be able to carry a conversation the same way they could in their native language. But, just knowing a few tips like which questions to ask to keep a conversation going are all you need to speak and interact with real native speakers! But before we get to specific suggestions, let’s first take a closer look at how having real Greek conversations is so vital to your mastery of the language. Learning to Carry a Conversation is Vital to Mastery of Any Language Communicating with other people is the very point of language and conversation is almost second nature in our native tongue. For... Show more

Today, classrooms are no longer the only or even best place to learn a new language like Greek. More and more people are finding that they can easily learn a language just about anywhere they have a few minutes of spare time, including their daily commute to work. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average American spends over 50 minutes a day commuting to and from work, or over 300 hours a year. Rethinking Your Daily Commute to Work But rather than simply sitting in traffic and wasting the time, you can instead use your daily commute to literally learn Greek in just a few short months! GreekPod101 has developed specialized learning tools that you can use on your commute to work (and home again) to master the language in your... Show more

What’s the first thing you need to know when learning a new language? How to engage in simple dialogue of course! GreekPod101.com has taken care of this, as always. Greek is perceived as a difficult language. However, we’re sure you’ll change your mind— and will be surprised by the beauty and harmony of the Greek language—by the time you get through with this Greek greetings guide. Some might say that speaking Greek while visiting Greece is not a prerequisite. And this is probably correct, as most Greeks speak English at a very adequate level. However, greeting people in their native language is a great way to connect and learn new things from the locals. And believe us: You wouldn’t want to miss the big smile on their face once you... Show more

Most everyone is familiar with this day, as it is celebrated nearly everywhere the world. Yet, when exactly is April Fools’ Day? And where did April Fools come from? April Fools’ Day is observed on April 1st every year. This day of jokes and pranks is believed to have stemmed from the 16th-century calendar change in France, when New Year’s Day was moved from April 1 to January 1. This action was taken due to the adoption of the Gregorian calendar. However, a few people were resistant to the calendar change, so they continued to observe New Year’s Day on April 1st, rather than the new date. They were referred to as the “April Fools”, and others started playing mocking tricks on them. This custom endured, and is practiced to this day... Show more

Learn a little Greek everyday with the free Greek Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!βράδυ (vrádi) evening (noun)Δουλεύω σκληρά κατά την ημέρα, οπότε χαλαρώνω το βράδυ.Dulévo sklirá katá tin iméra, opóte halaróno to vrádi.I work hard during the day, so I relax in the evening.Μετά το δείπνο απολαμβάνουμε το βράδυ μας.Metá to dípno apolamvánume to vrádi mas.After dinner we enjoy our evening.βράδυ στην πόληvrádi stin pólievening in the cityαπογευματινό ηλιοβασίλεμαapoyevmatinó iliovasílemaevening sunsetκάθε βράδυkáthe vrádievery eveningOwn a blog or website? Share free language content with your readers with the Greek Word of the Day with Audio Widget. Click here for instructions on how to embed and customize this... Show more

Learn 4 tools and techniques to stop translating in your head and start thinking in Going through lessons is enough to get by and learn the basics of , but to truly become fluent you need to be able to think in . This will allow you to have conversations with ease, read smoothly, and comprehensively understand natives. To do this, you need to go beyond just completing daily or weekly lessons. We naturally translate in our heads because it's viewed as the easiest way to learn the definitions needed when learning a language. This way of learning can actually hinder your skills and fluency later on. If your brain has to make neural connections between the word you're learning, what it means in your native tongue, and the physical object... Show more

Your Learning, Streamlined – The New Lesson Interface Your learning is about to get a whole lot easier. More than ever, learners are choosing mobile as the platform to study Greek. Mobile has always been a part of our DNA. We began our life on your iPod, and have remained by your side ever since. In our 11th year, we’re returning to our roots as a way to learn Greek on-the-go. How? With a brand-new lesson interface just for you. Hint: It will launch in beta later this month! If you want to secure access to this brand new upgrade, take advantage of the upcoming All Access Pass Sale! Click Here to Get 25% OFF All GreekPod101 Subscriptions! (example taken from japanesepod101.com) It’s built from the ground-up to be a... Show more

Learn a little Greek everyday with the free Greek Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!ημερολόγιο (imerolóyio) calendar (noun)Σημείωσα την επέτειό μας στο ημερολόγιο.Simeíosa tin epéteió mas sto imerológio.I marked our anniversary on the calendar.ημερολογιακός μήναςimerologiakós mínascalendar monthημερολογιακή μέραimerologiakí méraday calendarOwn a blog or website? Share free language content with your readers with the Greek Word of the Day with Audio Widget. Click here for instructions on how to embed and customize this free widget!

Learn a little Greek everyday with the free Greek Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!νόστιμος (nóstimos) delicious (adjective)Η πίτσα φαίνεται νόστιμη.I pítsa fénete nóstimi.The pizza looks delicious.Αυτό το βοδινό κρέας είναι πολύ νόστιμο.Aftó to vodinó kréas íne polí nóstimo.This beef is very delicious.Η γυναίκα απολαμβάνει μια νόστιμη πίτσα.I yinéka apolamváni mia nóstimi pítsa.The woman is enjoying delicious pizza.νόστιμη πίτσαnóstimi pítsadelicious pizzaOwn a blog or website? Share free language content with your readers with the Greek Word of the Day with Audio Widget. Click here for instructions on how to embed and customize this free widget!

Hello Listener, Imagine having your very own GreekPod101 teacher. They give you personal attention and fix any Greek problem you’ll ever have. They can... Correct your writing Be a source of constant Greek practice Give you insider tips on what words sound more natural in Greek Correct your Greek pronunciation (something most native speakers are too polite to do!) Point out your weaknesses Tell you how to best master Greek Access to your own Greek teacher was already available in our Premium PLUS subscription, but mostly via email interaction. Now, there’s a new Premium PLUS feature that gives you 1-on-1 instruction on the website or on the go via an App: Premium PLUS My... Show more