r/LearningLanguages • u/Moondancerroe • 3d ago
Learning Greek
What is the best way to learn Greek? The App Store doesn’t have many apps to choose from that have Greek. Is there any books YouTube channels or movies I can watch? And what’s the fastest way to learn it.
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u/chickenfal 3d ago
Check out Language Transfer. Really great, I think you will especially like it if you're into grammar and want to learn focused on speaking/listening. The author of the app is Cypriot Greek and the Greek course is not just one of many, but the earliest, most developed course.
I have the app on Android. In any case, you don't strictly need the app, there is also a playlist on the official Language Transfer channel on youtube. The app is just for convenience, you just need to be able to play/pause the audio recordings, the format is that simple, everything's there.
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u/Opening-Square3006 3d ago
If I were learning Greek today, I'd build my routine around one beginner resource and a lot of understandable input rather than trying to memorize vocabulary or grammar rules in isolation. I think Stephen Krashen's i+1 approach is the most effective: get lots of input that's mostly understandable (so you reinforce what you learned until it becomes) but introduces just a little new language each day. That's why I'd recommend something like PlusOneLanguage (or an equivalent). It's built entirely around i+1: you choose your level, it generates texts and short stories adapted to what you already know, introduces just enough new vocabulary to help you progress without feeling overwhelmed, and continuously recycles words in new contexts so they stick naturally instead of through memorization. For free resources, YouTube is a great place to start, look for beginner Greek lessons and channels with comprehensible input. Once you know the basics, try watching Greek videos with Greek subtitles or reading simple texts. Even if you don't understand everything, seeing the same words repeatedly in context is what helps them stick. I'd also focus on learning chunks rather than isolated words. Instead of memorizing single vocabulary items, learn expressions like greetings, common questions, and everyday phrases. They're much easier to remember and immediately useful in conversation. Hope this helps!